The U.S. PAVILION at MIDO 2008

THE LEADING INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW IN THE OPTICAL SECTOR

Milan - Italy, May 9-12, 2008

The MIDO Show, continues to be the leading and truly international trade show for the optical sector. Show figures for the 2007 edition report a total of 1,300 exhibitors, over 72% of which were foreign companies, and about 46,000 visitors, about 60% of which were international.

In fact, the uniqueness of this show is confirmed by the very large presence of foreign visitors from all over the world.  While the range of products exhibited is very broad, there is a special focus on niche products, on design and on innovative technologies.

The world optical trade looks at MIDO as the ideal and most prestigious forum to conduct business at an international level.

ABOUT THE U.S. PAVILION:

encouraged by the success of the previous editions, the Commercial Section of the U.S. Consulate in Milan will again organize a U.S. Pavilion at MIDO.

For a participation fee of €6,050 we will provide U.S. exhibitors with a 10’ x 10’ turnkey booth within the Pavilion, fully equipped and attractively designed.

As part of the package, we will take care of all show logistics (registration, booth construction, translation of product description for insertion in the show catalog, etc).

Moreover, we will provide U.S. exhibitors with on site assistance before, during and after the show, we will manage an exhibitors lounge and meeting area within the Pavilion (with complimentary food, beverages and Internet connection), we will make hotel reservations at discounted consular rates, we will assist with a staff of qualified interpreters, and much more!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN THE U.S. PAVILION AT MIDO 2008:

• download the U.S. Pavilion at MIDO 2008 Brochure, and e-mail or fax back to us the "Rapid Response Form" which can be found on the third page of the brochure.

• alternatively, you can contact Federico Bevini at: Federico.Bevini@mail.doc.gov, TEL +39-02-62688520