Below is a list of upcoming international trade events that may or may not be sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service. The listing of these events is not an endorsement by the U.S. Commercial Service. They are provided for information purposes only. For participation or more information on these events, please contact your local trade specialists.

OCTOBER 2009

ITU Telecom World 2009
Switzerland
October 5-9, 2009

ITU TELECOM WORLD events are synonymous with a Global ICT Networking Platform. Carefully designed activities and services universally attract stakeholders from all sectors of the ICT industry, at all levels of organizations, and from all over the world! New to World 2009, ITU Telecom incorporates Thematic Days to highlight the reach and role of ICTs in areas of societal concern such as the digital divide, cybersecurity, climate change, and disaster relief. ITU Telecom World 2009 will feature the latest ICT innovation: from mobile and satellites, IP-based and content solutions to broadband and media or next-generation networks. The offerings literally span the entire ICT and telecommunications industry.
URL: www.itu.int/WORLD2009/ 

Frankfurt Book Fair 2009
Germany
October 14-18, 2009

The Frankfurt Book Fair continues to be the largest and most important tradeshow for books worldwide, with participants from more than 100 countries. With a history dating back 500 years to the Gutenberg Press, this fair is the world’s most important venue for publishers, agents, booksellers, librarians, translators, authors and suppliers dealing with publishing rights, licenses and international property rights.

Frankfurt Book Fair will take place from October 14 – 18, 2009.

Before, during and after the show we offer the following services:
· Market counseling before, during and/or after Frankfurt Book Fair 2009.
· Market research.
· Introduction to an International Trade Specialist at the nearest U.S. Commerce Department Export Assistance Center in the United States
· Follow up with contacts made at the Book Fair (upon request, of course).
· Advance promotion to potential buyers, partners and/or representatives in Germany, Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Philippines, Slovak Republic, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom to generate interest in your products or services

Community Colleges Catalog Show
Egypt
October 17-18, 2009
October 25-27, 2009

In conjunction with AMIDEAST'S College Fair held October 2009, the CS will organize a premier event to promote U.S. Community Colleges in Egypt. This event held in Cairo attracts some 2,000 students interested in pursuing higher education in the U.S. Every year, Egypt sends some 4,000 students overseas for university studies.

Egypt:

Academia Egypt: October 11-12, 2009 Nile Hotel, Cairo, Egypt: Due to the Swine Flu outbreak, the date has changed from October 25-27 to be now from October 11-12, 2009.

American College: October 17, 2009 Shephered Hotel, Cairo, Egypt. The event will be 1-day event instead of 2-day event.

Lebanon:

Academia Lebanon

November 23-24, 2009 in Beirut and

November 25, 2009 in Tripoli at Pristol Hotel

Would like to recruit community colleges and will display and distribute their catalogs and literature at US $300.

SUPERCOMM 2009
October 21-23, 2009

The focus of NXTcomm will be the “business and technology of communications, information and entertainment.” NXTcomm is expected to attract senior level executives with the power to make purchasing decisions, with industry representation from U.S. and international service providers, large enterprises, government officials and businesses from around the world active in entertainment, cable, wireless, applications, content/software, telecom manufacturing and distribution. 
For more information go to this website: www.supercomm2009.com/

Zagreb Audio Video Show
Croatia
October 30 - November 1, 2009

This is a no-cost opportunity for Audio-Video industries. Participants will have the following:

• Free catalog promotion, display and distribution
• Free DVD video promotion on a large screen monitor
• Free publicity in Croation language publications
• Potential match-making at the Upcoming CES show in Las Vegas, which will be promoted at the Zagreb Show.

Deadline for mailing brochures via standard mail is September 4th or via Federal Express is September 18th.

NOVEMBER 2009

Hong Kong International Wine And Spirits Fair
Hong Kong
November 4-6, 2009

Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Fair was inaugurated August 14 - 16 2008.

The fair was launched as an annual event in Hong Kong to support the HKSAR government in transforming Hong Kong into a wine Trading Center of Asia following the removal of wine duties.

This 2009 event will be twice the size of 2008 event and will provide an effective marketing platform for overseas wineries, including vineyards, producers, exporters, importers, distributors and cellars from around the world to tap the fast growing markets in Asia and China.

Gross area for 2009 fair will be more than 7200 sq. meters and the net area for U.S. pavilion will be 360 sq. meters with 40 exhibitors each occupying 9 sq. meters each.
For more information visit these websites:
www.buyusa.gov/sanfrancisco/hkiwsf.html 
www.hkwinefair.hktdc.com

Cosmoprof Asia 2009
Hong Kong
November 11-13, 2009

Renowned as the most comprehensive international beauty and cosmetics industry showcase in Asia Pacific. Industry sectors covered include:

- Professional beauty salon, spa products and equipment
- Hair products, hair salon equipment and furniture
- Perfumery, cosmetics and toiletries
- Cosmetics contract and private label manufacturing
- Raw materials and packaging machinery and materials

The show organizers expect over 1,200 exhibitors and 15 national pavilions, including one from the U.S. comprising about 55 U.S. companies. More than 40,000 visitors are expected to attend the show.

Regional posts can participate in Showtime Asia and recruit local buyer delegations to attend the exhibition, if the event is selected as a Asia Now show.
For more information go to this website: www.cosmoprof-aisa.com

JANUARY 2010

2010 International CES
January 7-10, 2010

International CES is the world's largest trade show for consumer technology, with more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing 20,000 products, spanning 30 product categories. The International CES provides you the opportunity to see the latest technology trends, build professional networks and ensure your business is integrated into this worldwide consumer electronics community. At the International CES you'll discover major trends defining the future of the consumer technology market including 3D HDTV, advances in OLED, green technologies, Internet TV and digital entertainment: audio networking solutions, digital music, image and video software, robotics, voice recognition devices, gaming software and hardware, IP music, video and broadcast providers, GPS technology, wireless technology for vehicles, wearable computing devices. There will be on-site international business centers, which offer private meeting rooms, internet stations, lounge area, registration assistance and more. Representatives from the Department of Commerce are available onsite to assist with any export related questions, help match U.S. sellers with international buyers, and much more.
For more information go to this website: www.cesweb.org