Every year, the U.S. Commercial Service supports several of America’s premier trade shows and exhibitions by including them in our International Buyer Program. Commercial Specialists from our office in Kuala Lumpur lead delegations of Malaysian buyers to these events, providing them with value-added services and assistance, such as competitive travel packages, on-site counseling, matchmaking appointments with U.S. firms and access to networking events. Make the most of your next trip to a U.S. trade show by contacting a Commercial Specialist for information on the shows listed below.
| Trade events certified by the Department of Commerce. If you represent a Malaysian firm and are interested in attending any of these trade shows, please contact the person indicated. |
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| Date | Event | Location |
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| OCTOBER 2008 | ||
| 5-8 |
International Public Transportation Expo
(EXPO 2008) Every three years, representatives of the transportation industry gather at the American Public Transportation Associations (APTA) Expo 2008 - Public Transportation's Premier Showcase. More than 15,000 industry leaders from around the world attend to meet suppliers of the latest public transportation product and services. More than 1,000 exhibitors display and demonstrate the latest ideas and technologies that will make passengers more comfortable and make mass transit more efficient and profitable. The event will offer numerous opportunities to network with other transportation leaders and exchange ideas about transit services. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Desmond.Cheng@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
San Diego, California |
| 21-23 |
Industrial
Fabrics Association Int'l (IFAI) Trade Exposition IFAI Expo is a dynamic showcase of existing and emerging technologies in industrial and technical fabrics, bringing together all levels of the technical textile industry value chain from fiber producer to end product manufacturer. This gathering of suppliers and buyer is a global marketplace with over 8,000 industry professionals, exhibitors and attendees--representing more than 64 countries. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Tracy.Yeoh@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
Charlotte, North Carolina |
| NOVEMBER 2008 | ||
| 4-7 |
AAIW
2008 AAIW consists of two trade events: The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo(AAPEX)produced by The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA)and The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), held at the Sands Expo Center and the Sema Show, produced by the specialty equipment market association, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). AAPEX represents both the do-it-yourself and the "professionally installed" aftermarket. SEMA represents the specialty automotive and performance aftermarket. Five major U.S. automotive aftermarket trade associations jointly sponsor AAIW: The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA); The Auto International Association (AIA); the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA); the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA); and the Tire Industry Association (TIA). If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Desmond.Cheng@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 9-13 |
PACKEXPO
International 2008 Pack Expo International 2008, the largest packaging exhibition held in the United States, will again be co-located with the Process Expo 2008 and the Converting & Package Printing Expo(CPP). Pack Expo International 2008 / Process Expo / CPP Expo will feature 2000+ companies displaying in over 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space. The Process Expo will feature over 550 companies in over 200,000 net square feet of exhibit space. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Tracy.Yeoh@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
McCormick Convention Center, Chicago, IL |
| 18-21 |
IAAPA
Attractions Expo 2008 At the IAAPA Attractions Expo 2008, amusement and attraction industry leaders, decision makers and visionaries gather to view and explore new amenities for their facilities. The show will fill more than 1 million gross square feet of the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, with more than 1,100 exhibitors showcasing new products like games and devices, souvenirs, foods and beverages, rides and more. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Tracy.Yeoh@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida |
| DECEMBER 2008 | ||
| 2-4 |
Power-Gen International (PGI) 2008 Conference
and Exposition PGI is the electric power generation industry’s largest event in the world, attracting more than 17,000 attendees and 1,100 exhibitors from over 75 countries. Focused on providing the latest updates and information on key generation issues, PGI features a multi-track conference program plus curriculum of pre-conference courses. The world’s largest power exhibition is held concurrently with the conference, showcasing thousands of products, technologies and services. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Desmond.Cheng@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida |
| JANUARY 2009 | ||
| 28-30 |
The
International Poultry Expo/International Feed
Expo The International Poultry Expo is the world’s largest tradeshow for the poultry and egg industry. Capital equipment suppliers to every segment of the industry are represented: live production, hatchery, processing, further processing, packaging, commercial egg, marketing and all support activities. International Feed Expo exhibitor categories include material handling equipment and supplies; processing equipment; micro and macro ingredients; analytical products and services; transportation equipment; computer software, systems and services; premix and milk replacer manufacturers; mill designers; engineering and construction; pharmaceutical and animal health products; microbial, enzyme and fermentation products; and trade publications. The co-located trade shows should attract more than 900 exhibitors and over 20,000 attendees from around the world. There also will be a special program focusing on pet food, providing information on the manufacturing and quality control aspects of the sector as well as featuring exhibitors who supply the pet food manufacturers. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Natila.Ahmad@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia |
| FEBRUARY 2009 | ||
| 3 -9 |
World of Concrete 2009 The World of Concrete, incorporating World of Masonry and Technology for Construction, is the largest annual international trade show for the commercial construction industry with more than 90,000 registrants. More than 1,700 exhibiting companies participate, providing the latest products, technology and equipment displayed in more than 900,000 net square feet of exhibit space. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Randall.Liew@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
| MARCH 2009 | ||
| 22-24 |
International Home and Housewares Show The International Home and Housewares Show is the world’s largest housewares-only marketplace, where over 2,000 exhibiting companies have the opportunity to showcase thousands of new products and designs in over 775,000 square feet of exhibit space. Categories include: Dine & Design Expo featuring cookware and bakeware, the GOHO (Gourmet Home & Food District), indoor and outdoor home décor, tabletop & kitchen accessories, home textiles, cookbooks and contemporary designs for the home and fashion-forward home goods; Clean & Contain Expo featuring bath & shower accessories, cleaning products & supplies, furniture, general merchandise and impulse items, hardware supplies, luggage, outdoor living products, pet supplies, space organizers and clothing care; Wired & Well Expo featuring energy conservation products, floor & carpet care, home healthcare, household electrics, kitchen electrics, major appliances, personal care items, purifiers and filters for water and air; Global Crossroads featuring international pavilions. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Tracy.Yeoh@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
McCormick Convention Center, Chicago,Illinois |
| 24-27 |
Satellite 2009 Show For more than 27 years, satellite integrators and users have trusted the Satellite Conference and Exhibition as their number one source for the business development, technologies and innovations they need, making Satellite 2009 the premier global event for satellite-enabled communications. The annual satellite conference and exhibition brings together 9,000 delegates representing more than 65 countries, 280 exhibiting companies and a full conference program led by more than 300 experts, thought leaders and top-level executives. The Satellite 2009 exhibition features manufacturers, distributors, operators, integrators and suppliers of satellite-enabled communications. Among the product offerings are: broadband technology, cable connectors, conditional access systems, consumer electronics, digital broadcasting, e-commerce, teleport engineering equipment, IP networking services, microwave and RF, reception equipment and antennas, telecommunications carriers, transmission services, VOIP solutions and webcasting. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact LayHwa.Teh@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC |
| APRIL 2009 | ||
| 1-3 |
International Security Conference and Exposition
(ISC) ISC West connects the entire security community of manufacturers, dealers/integrators and end-users of security products and services. Located in a productive and enjoyable environment, ISC West is the best opportunity for security professionals to gain inspiration and training for success in their careers and for manufacturers seeking a competitive advantage. Rated the number one security event in the USA, ISC West is where every conceivable product for the security industry will be found. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Desmond.Cheng@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| 25-30 |
Interwire Trade Exposition 2009 Interwire is the largest wire and cable industry trade event in the Americas and the second largest wire and cable trade show in the world. Established in 1981, Interwire is held on every odd-numbered year. Interwire comprises an exhibition (April 27-30); a technical program of workshops and presentations (April 25-30); networking activities; and the WAI convention events, including plant tours, guest speakers, roundtable sessions, social outings, and WAI committee meetings. All sectors of the wire and cable industry are represented at Interwire including the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, forming and fabricating, and general divisions. In addition, with the co-location of the International Fastener Exposition, the fastener segment is duly represented with its own exhibition and distinct technical program. In 2007 there were nearly 6,000 attendees representing many allied industries in which the wire and cable end products are used such as the automotive, appliance, aerospace and aviation, communications, construction, electronics, furnishing, medical, mining, transportation, and many other industries. If you are a Malaysian firm and interested in attending, please contact Randall.Liew@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
International Exposition Center, Cleveland, Ohio |