APRIL

Trade Winds Europe - Istanbul, Turkey, April 14-16, 2008

Meet with U.S. Senior Commercial Officers from 27 Countries in Europe - All in one location! If you're already doing business in one, two or several European countries, expansion throughout the continent is the next logical step. Turkey is strategically positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. By participating in this event U.S. companies have the chance to make or increase sales in this booming region and customize your itinerary according to country market demand. Europe and Turkey's leading sectors for U.S. export and investment include: Energy, Defense & Aerospace, Telecommunication & Information Technology, Travel & Tourism (Outbound & Infrastructure), Architectural/Engineering/Construction Services; Food Processing and Packaging; Environmental Technologies; Medical Equipment and other Healthcare Technologies; Safety and Security Equipment; Auto Parts and Service Equipment; Building Products; and Franchising.

Through this program you will have the opportunity to meet privately with the U.S. Senior Commercial Officers to discuss business opportunities for your company; participate in prearranged business appointments with Turkish companies whose interests and objectives match your requirements; receive ¼ page ad in the Commercial News USA (CNUSA) – Special Trade Winds Europe Edition; and have the option of adding a Spin off Gold Key Service for one day customized business appointments in country of choice. Fee $1,350.00, does not include air travel or lodging. This event is open to 50 U.S. companies with market potential in Turkey and Europe. For additional information and to register your interest, please visit our website. 

April 16-18, 2008, SecuTech 2008, Taipei, Taiwan

Join the U.S. Commercial Service at SecuTech 2008 for only $50! SecuTech 2008 features products in IP surveillance, video analytics, biometrics, mobile security and information security.  U.S. suppliers will have their catalogs displayed at the U.S. pavilion, staffed by the U.S. Commercial Service. Prior to the show, our staff will prepare a short summary of the catalogue participants' brochure into Chinese and will distribute to more than 5,000 local firms in our database to generate more qualified trade leads. We collect leads for you during the show and deliver them to you upon completion of the event.  Deadline to register is March 31.  For more information on the show visit http://www.secutech.com/en/index.asp or email  joanne.vliet@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

MAY

Italy-U.S. Aerospace Business Netoworking, May 4-10, 2008

U.S. aerospace manufacturers are invited to participate in a business networking opportunity with Italian aerospace manufacturers. This event will be held at the Italian Aerospace Research Center, or "CIRA", near Naples, a major center of Italian aerospace activity. The heart of this event will one-on-one meetings between U.S. and Italian companies aimed at establishing new and strengthened business ties through activities such as joint ventures, representation agreements, and direct sales of components. Major financial support is generously being provided by the Campania regional government (encompassing the area around Naples), which will make final decisions on U.S. participants. U.S. participants will meet individually with representatives from a pool of some 40 Italian aerospace manufacturers anticipated to attend.

Program highlights include: One-on-one meetings with Italian companies individually selected as potential business partners based on stated interests of the U.S. participants, Presentations on economic and business conditions in Italy related to U.S. aerospace trade, A guided tour of the Italian Aerospace Research Center, Tours of Italian aerospace manufacturers keyed to the interests of U.S. participants, with a focus on companies primarily in the Naples area (through the assistance of the industrialists’ association of Naples). There is no registration fee. The Campania regional government has generously offered to provide funding to make this event possible. Travel expenses in Italy will be paid for U.S. participants, including hotel, meals and ground transportation. The sponsors will provide interpreters as needed for the one-on-one meetings. For more information email joanne.vliet@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

JUNE

June 18-20, 2008, Sao Paulo, ISC Brazil 2008

ISC is one of the most recognized security shows around the world.  ISC has more than 35 years experience in the USA and has been delivered with equal success in Brazil.  Now in its third year, ISC Brazil presents leading international companies with the most innovative solutions for corporate buyers.  Combined with a high-quality learning program, this major exhibition showcases products in all main areas of safety and security including:   Access Control, Alarms, Biometrics, CCTV, Communications Equipment, Detection Equipment, Fire control, ID Systems, Information / Data Security, Monitoring Services / Equipment, Outdoor Perimeter Protection, Personal Protection, Security Hardware, Systems Integration Products, Vehicles / Transportation, Wire & Cable, Wireless Equipment.  Through a strong PR and advertising campaign, Reed Exhibitions provides you a unique quality of attendance, attracting over 350 exhibitors and over 8,000 exhibitors.  This show is key to increasing your company’s export sales to the growing Brazilian safety and security market.  For information on joining the U.S. pavilion, contact joanne.vliet@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .

SEPTEMBER

Clean Energy and Environment Trade Mission to China and India, September 1-12, 2008

Join Assistant Secretary of Commerce David Bohegian on this 6 city mission o China and India. Mission participants will meet one-on-one with prescreened potential partners, agents, distributors, licensees, and retailers in each city, and participate in discussions with national and local government officials, networking opportunities, country briefings, and site visits.

For more information, and to register, please visit: www.export.gov/cleanenergymission

IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition September 7-12, 2008 in Vienna, Austria

The International Water Association (IWA) and the International Association of Water Supply Companies in the Danube River Catchment Area (IAWD) are organizing the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2008 in Vienna, Austria.

For more information, please visit: www.buyusa.gov/austria/en/iwa2008.html