CALENDAR 2009

JUNE

International Convergence Congress: June 23 – 25, 2009 – Mexico City 

Since its beginning in 2005, The Technology Convergence Congress has been considered the most practical and innovative technology trade show in Mexico because of its seminars and solutions on display. It is focused on IT & Telecom Engineers, R&D, Strategic Planning, Call Center Engineers and Managers. The U.S. Commercial Service Mexico will assist the Congress organizers in the development of the program content for the conference sessions and will be available to assist U.S. company participants who attend the show.  Juan Carlos Prieto, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

Airlines Procurement Program: June 24 – 25, 2009 – Mexico City

The Airlines Procurement Program is a trade event geared to the acquisition needs of Mexico’s largest airlines such as Aeromexico and Mexicana. Meetings with direct purchasing executives will be arranged for those products, services, and/or systems in which airlines have a particular interest.  Juan Carlos Ruiz,  U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

JULY

PAACE Automechanika Mexico 2009: July 7 – 11, 2009 – Mexico City

The Panamerican Automotive Accessories/Components Expo (PAACE) is the leading automotive parts industry trade event in Mexico. The Seminar Program will feature national and international market information, importing and exporting guidelines and marketing and product information. The number of exhibitors has considerably increased year after year, having more than 500 exhibitors in 2008 with 17,800 visitors from 34 countries. The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will be present at the show to promote U.S. Commercial Service Products and Services.  The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will also provide a Gold Key Matchmaking Program to interested U.S. businesses.  Monica Martinez - U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

AUGUST

Concreto Latinoamerica: August 18 -20, 2009, Banamex Convention Center, Mexico City

CONCRETO LATINOAMERICA is the only and most complete international business forum specialized and addressed to those who are dedicated to perform macro level infrastructure, building, urbanization, professional constructors, dealers and manufacturers of the concrete construction industry.  Adrian Orta - U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

One Concept Five Shows - Un Concepto Cinco Expos: August 27 -30 - Mexico City

We invite you to participate in Un Concepto Cinco Expos. Meeting point for manufacturers, distributors, traders, retailers, designers, professional buyers & final consumers of the following sectors: Fashion and Accessories, Cosmetology, Health and Beauty, Technology, Entertainment and Autoboutiques, Novelties, Gifts and Handcrafts, Design, Home and Gourmet.

Un Concepto Cinco Expos meets the highest international standards and it guarantees success for your product or service while providing you with a new market experience. For more information, please contact Claudia Salgado, U.S. Commercial Service - Mexico City

SEPTEMBER

Education Trade Mission: September 7 – 9, 2009 – Mexico City

This program targets bilingual and bicultural schools in Mexico City and is an excellent vehicle for U.S. education institutions looking to increase their enrollment of Mexican students. You will have the opportunity to talk to Mexican students interested in and, most importantly, able to study in the United States. The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will provide ground transportation from hotels to the events, a briefing on the education system/market in Mexico and host participants for a matchmaking reception with counselors from high schools and universities.  Martha Sanchez, U. S. Commercial Service Mexico City  

Expo Gourment: September 24 - 26, 2009 - Mexico City

Expo Gourment had an unprecedented success in Argentina this year and for the second time is taking place in Mexico.  In Expo Gourmet 2009 you will witness a “Gourmandises” and good living exhibition that will be attended by prestigious chefs, winemakers and sector specialists.  Providers of leading gourmadises products also be present through stands, workshops, lectures and tasting visitors. On this occasion, the sample will have 150 exhibitors who may showcase their products and have a better approach to the consumer and the market.

 This is an ideal opportunity for producers, wineries and businesses to submit their products to specialists in the food industry, chefs, connoisseur, students, fans and general public.  In 2008 it was visited by 18,000 people.

For more information on the event and on a special stand discount to U.S. Embassy contacts, please write to  Claudia Salgado, U.S. Commercial Service - Mexico City

The Green Expo 2009: September 29 - October 1, 2009 – Mexico City

The Green Expo 2009 is Mexico's largest and most established international exhibition for environmental technology and energy transmission, distribution, and generation as well as renewable solutions such as wind and solar energy.  This show brings together members of the Mexican government and business community with the leading suppliers of innovative technologies, with the goal of finding solutions to the environmental problems that Mexico currently faces.

The U.S. Commercial Service Mexico is offering U.S. companies the opportunity to participate in the USA Pavilion, as well as targeted industry briefings from local experts on the environmental and energy efficiency markets.  For an additional fee, U.S. companies can choose to have a Gold Key matchmaking service arranged before, during or after the show.  For more information, please contact Francisco Ceron U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City.

OCTOBER

BajaMak 2009: October 15, 2009 - Tijuana

 BajaMak is a regional trade show focused on promoting the maquiladora supply industry  based in Baja California, as well as products and services from specialized providers in order to increase the level of integration to meet the requirements of NAFTA for the industrial sector production process. It is divided into five specialized pavilions: aerospace, automotive, medical, metal-mechanical and electronics sectors, where leading industries can contribute their supply and service requirements. Each of the pavilions at BajaMak 2009 will host U. S. and Mexican industrial suppliers and service providers. There will also be a pavilion for outsourcing companies and software developers.

The U.S. Commercial Service in Tijuana will offer a U.S. Pavilion consisting of 20 booths. To enhance your exhibition experience, we will also offer Gold Key Programs (qualified matchmaking service) for an extra fee.  Please click here for more information.  Monica Rosas, U.S. Commercial Service Tijuana

DECEMBER

Aero Expo 2009: December 5 - 7, 2009 – The Fairmont Acapulco Princess, Mexico

Aero Expo is the most important aviation and aerospace exhibition in Mexico. In its 2009 edition, it will return to its original location: Acapulco, State of Guerrero. Aero Expo will take place in a new convention and exhibit center near the Acapulco airport. At the same time, a static aircraft exhibition will be offered for international and domestic visitors.

Aero Expo is a biennial exhibition. In 2007 it was visited by more than 8,000 people, hosted 190 exhibitors and had a total surface area of up to 10,000 sq. meters. As a U.S. company, take the opportunity to join us at our U.S. Pavilion! Only ten companies can be accommodated!  Please click here for more information or contact: Silvia Cardenas, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City