In an effort to provide companies in the Kansas and Missouri area with greater access to worldwide export market opportunities, the Kansas City U.S. Export Assistance Center, in coordination with multiple trade organizations, conducts, sponsors and participates in trade events designed to educate and assist U.S. exporters expand their presence in the global market place.  Below is a list of upcoming events.

Global Trade Programs (GTP), a division of the U.S. Commercial Service, focuses on sponsoring and supporting domestic and international trade events to help U.S. exporters expand global sales.

For a complete list of both domestic and international trade events take a look at our  The Export.gov Trade Events List.

U.S. Commercial Service Trade Mission to Vietnam

The U.S. Commercial Service Trade Mission to Vietnam - If you're interested in making or increasing sales in one of Asia's fastest-growing markets, we invite you to apply for our trade mission to Vietnam. Where: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam / When: June 16–20, 2008. more...

International Market Research: An On-Line Tutorial - Wichita, KS

CANCELLED!! July 15, 2008 - This half-day program, led by International Trade Specialists with the U.S. Department of Commerce is designed for those who are interested in international trade and want some practical advice on navigating key parts of the export process. more...

International Market Research: An On-Line Tutorial - Emporia, KS

July 24, 2008 - This half-day program, led by International Trade Specialists with the U.S. Department of Commerce is designed for those who are interested in international trade and want some practical advice on navigating key parts of the export process. more...

Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF)

August 17 - 19, 2008 - The second annual Americas Competitiveness Forum (ACF) will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. The Forum will provide an opportunity for business-to-business and business-to-government discussions yielding practical actions that can be taken to improve competitiveness and economic prosperity in the Americas. more...

2008 Partnership Mission to Ireland

September 7 - 12 - Over the past decade, Ireland's national unemployment rate has declined from 16 percent to less than five percent, and their real domestic product per household has doubled, making Ireland one of the 10 richest countries in the world! Join the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce president, Pete Levi on The Chamber's World Trade Center Partnership Mission to Ireland. more...