Each year the U.S. Commercial Service organizes international buyer delegations to select U.S. trade shows including travel logistics, scheduled introductions, and on-site business counseling. Delegates also have access to the International Business Center and are invited to special networking events. Please see the list of shows below and contact the Commercial Specialist listed for addtional information. The exhibitions include leading industrial sectors such as:
Information Technology, Environmental Products and Services, Medical Equipment and Supplies, Food Processing and Services, Franchising, Packaging, Building and Construction Products, and Sporting Goods and Consumer Products.
2009
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| November / December | ||
| Nov 27-Dec 2 | Greater New York Dental Meeting:. We invite you to participate in one of the largest Dental Congresses in the world. In 2008 we hosted over 57,000 health care professionals and featured over 1500 Technical Exhibits which demonstrated the newest technology for the dental profession. We are the only major Dental Meeting with NO REGISTRATION FEE! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.gnydm.com or contact Nolubabalo.NdevuNolubabalo.Ndevu@mail.doc.gov for more information. | New York, New York |
| December | ||
| 8-10 | Power-Gen 2009:. Join over 18,000 attendees in Las Vegas for the industry’s fastest-paced, three-day information exchange designed to share practical experiences, knowledge and ideas on the latest power industry trends and challenges. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.power-gen.com/ or contact Bheki NdimandeBheki.Ndimande@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, Nevada |
2010
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| 12/31/09 - 1/1/10 | International Poultry Expo/International Feed Expo 2010: The International Poultry Expo is the primary source of funding for the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the world's largest and most active poultry organization. It represents the entire industry as an "All Feather" association. Membership includes producers and processors of broilers, turkeys, ducks, eggs, and breeding stock, as well as allied companies. Formed in 1947, the association has affiliations in 27 states and member companies worldwide. This nonprofit organization represents its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://www.ipe08.org// or contact Denvor Julies Denvor.Julies@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Atlanta, GA |
| 1/7 - 1/10 | 2010 International CES: Each year the International CES, you have the opportunity to fill your schedule with the knowledge you need to succeed in the consumer electronics industry. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://www.cesweb.org/ or contact Luisa dos Santos Luisa.d.Santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| 1/13 - 1/15 | AG CONNECT Expo 2010: AG CONNECT Expo provides a world-class international forum for agriculture industry professionals to share global agricultural ideas and management trends. AG CONNECT Expo features exhibits of the latest industry innovations, products and technology as well as a comprehensive education program and extensive networking opportunities with industry experts worldwide. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://www.agconnect.com/ or contact Denvor Julies Denvor.Julies@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Orlando, FL |
| 1/19 - 1/22 | International Builders' Show 2010: The International Builders’ Show is THE premier industry event. As the largest building industry tradeshow in the country, this is the place to recharge your business! Get inspired with the more than 175 education sessions and network with the best in the industry! Las Vegas is the place YOU need to be in January!. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://www.buildersshow.com or contact Jaisvir Sewpaul Jaisvir.Sewpaul@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| February | ||
| 2/2 - 2/5 | World of Concrete 2010: World of Concrete is the industry's ONLY annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. Featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits with the industry's leading suppliers showcasing innovative products and technologies, exciting demonstrations and competitions, a world-class education program, and the information you need to help sustain and grow your business. Start the year off strong at World of Concrete!. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://www.worldofconcrete.com or contact Jaisvir Sewpaul Jaisvir.Sewpaul@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| 2/14 - 2/17 | American International Toy Fair 2010: With over 20,000 attendees, 350,000 square feet of exhibit space, 100,000 products with over 7,000 never before seen in the world, 1200+ exhibitors, 1000 global media representatives, the latest updates on Safety legislation and what they mean for your business and four days under one roof to do an entire year’s worth of business, Toy Fair is where the industry gathers. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.aitf.com or contact Luisa dos Santos Luisa.d.Santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. | New York, NY |
| 2/17 - 2/19 | MAGIC Marketplace Winter 2010: The MAGIC Marketplace is the preeminent trade event in the international fashion industry, hosting global buyers and sellers of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, footwear, accessories and sourcing resources. As an incubator of fashion, MAGIC is where new trends surface and develop into what will be seen on the consumer. The show’s goal is to connect and inspire the fashion community, fuse diverse trends, while offering unbeatable service to its customers. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://www.worldofconcrete.com or contact Jaisvir Sewpaul Jaisvir.Sewpaul@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| 2/25 - 2/27 | Graphics of the Americas (GOA): Learn more about the printing industry’s second largest annual combined expo & conference in the U.S. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.graphicsoftheamericas.com/ or contact Luisa dos Santos Luisa.d.Santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Miami, FL |
| March | ||
| 3/7/2010 - 3/10/2010 | International Hospitality Week 2010: Share ideas and insights with more than 30,000 hospitality professionals as you experience an outstanding educational program, the hottest new products and networking events beyond compare! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.internationalhospitalityweek.com or contact Maretha Malan Maretha.Malan@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| 3/14/2010 - 3/16/2010 | International Home and Housewares 2010: The International Home + Housewares Show offers you the opportunity to see first-hand consumer lifestyle and product trends for all areas of the home, both inside and out, under one roof. Housewares products are categorized into four show-within-a-show expos. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://www.housewares.org/ or contact Maretha Malan Maretha.Malan@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Chicago, IL |
| 3/23/2010 - 3/25/2010 | CTIA Wireless 2010: The International CTIA WIRELESS 2009 event is where broadband communications come to life. Over 1,000 exhibiting companies and tens of thousands attendees from over 125 countries will converge to do business, discuss innovation and exchange ideas. Join us for four days to learn more about the emerging technologies that enable us to work toward the common goal of taking wireless and broadband communications to yet another level. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://www.ctiawireless.com/events/future_dates.cfm or contact Nolubabalo Ndevu Nolubabalo.Ndevu@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| 3/24/2010 - 3/26/2010 | International Security Conference West 2010: Join manufacturers, dealers/installers, system integrators, and corporate end-users of security products and services from around the world. Source, learn network and connect with the security industry. Now more than ever it’s time to better your business as you immerse yourselves in a global state-of-Security - ISC West. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://www.iscwest.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=4415&appname=180 or contact Johan Van Rensburg Johan.vanRensburg@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| April | ||
| 4/6/010 - 4/8/2010 | IPC APEX EXPO 2010: Join thousands of colleagues from more than 50 countries at our industry's premier event — featuring advanced and emerging technologies in printed board design and manufacturing, electronics assembly and test.! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://ipcapexexpo.org or contact Luisa dos Santos Luisa.D.Santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| 4/9/010 - 4/11/2010 | International Franchise Expo: For over a decade, the IFE has been the meeting place for the franchise industry where franchisors both domestic and international, franchisees, suppliers, industry publications, all come together to conduct the business of franchising.! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.ifeinfo.com or contact Maretha MalanMaretha.Malan@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Washington, DC |
| 4/12/010 - 4/15/2010 | The NAB Show : The NAB Show is the world’s largest digital media industry event attended by leading media, entertainment and communications professionals who share a passion for the next generation of video and audio content across multiple platforms — from television, radios and computers to phones, the big screen and beyond..! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.nabshow.com or contact Luisa dos Santos Luisa.D.Santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| 4/17/010 - 4/22/2010 | High Point Market Show : See the world's most comprehensive product selection, including more new products than all other markets combined. Connect to the hottest home trends and business best practices with leading researchers and industry experts. Enjoy evenings of exciting entertainment as you network with professionals from across the industry. ! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: http://www.highpointmarket.org or contact Maretha MalanMaretha.Malan@mail.doc.gov for more information. | High Point, NV |
| May | ||
| 5/03/010 - 5/06/2010 | The Offshore Conference : The Offshore Technology Conference is the world’s foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. ! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.otcnet.org or contact Luisa dos Santos Luisa.D.Santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Houston, TX, |
| 5/18/010 - 5/20/2010 | The Electric Power and Exhibition: 500+ exhibitors. More than 400 speakers. Over 100 sessions. Our 12th annual conference and exhibition offers you the industry’s most comprehensive learning experience! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.electricpowerexpo.com or contact Bheki Ndimande Bheki.Ndimande@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Baltimore, MD, |
| 5/03/010 - 5/06/2010 | The Waste Expo Conference and Exhibition: WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors.Whether you come from the public sector, a small, medium or large private sector waste management company or a manufacturer or supplier, WasteExpo is your once-a-year event! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.wasteexpo.com or contact Bheki Ndimande Bheki.Ndimande@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Atlanta, GA, |
| 5/18/2010 - 5/20/2010 | The Textile and Sewn Products Industry week: The show will provide tremendous value for textile and sewn products industry professionals at all levels of the textile and sewn products manufacturing and application supply chains ! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.taspiw.com or contact Jaisvir SewpaulJaisvir.Sewpaul@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Atlanta, GA, |
| 5/22/2010 - 5/25/2010 | The NRA Show: Industry leaders & trendsetters are invited to submit proposals to help operators succeed.Meet buyers face to face from all industry segments and channels.See what everyone has to say about NRA Show and IWSB.! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.show.restaurant.org or contact Maretha MalanMaretha.Malan@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Chicago, IL, |
| June | ||
| 6/06/2010 - 6/07/2010 | The Premeire Orlando 2010: The Premiere Beauty Show offers a letter of invitation to our international attendees and exhibitors applying for a visa. To request a letter of invitation, please complete the International Letter Request. Requests are processed on a weekly basis. Upon approval a letter of invitation will be sent to your email address within 5 business days.! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.premeireorlandoshow.com or contact Luisa Dos SantosLuisa.d. santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Orlando, FL, |
| 6/09/2010 - 6/11/2010 | The InfoComm 2010: InfoComm returns to Las Vegas in 2010 with more exhibit space, more products, more education and more opportunities to network with the best and the brightest in the industry! Make plans now to join us next June at the largest and most comprehensive pro-AV event in the world. More than 32,000 professionals from 80+ countries are expected at InfoComm 2010. Join your peers and colleagues this June and discover why InfoComm is the premier event for the AV industry! For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.infocomm.com or contact Luisa Dos SantosLuisa.d. santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV, |
| July | ||
| 7/17/2010 - 7/20/2010 | The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo 2010: Join us in Chicago for the 2010 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo. The Annual Meeting & Food Expo is the ONLY annual event that brings together professionals involved in both the science and the business of food - experts from around the world from industry, academia, and government.Learn about the very latest trends, the newest products, and the most recent scientific innovations...and make important new professional connections. You'll gain more insights and ideas at this event than you'll gain all year. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.am-fe.ift.com or contact Luisa Dos SantosLuisa.d. santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Chicago, IL, |
| 7/25/2010 - 7/29/2010 | The American Association for Clinical Chemistry 2010: AACC is a leading professional society dedicated to improving healthcare through laboratory medicine. Its nearly 10,000 members are clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists, and others involved in developing tests and directing laboratory operations. AACC brings this community together with programs that advance knowledge, expertise, and innovation. AACC is best known for the respected scientific journal Clinical Chemistry, the award-winning patient-centered web site Lab Tests Online, and the world’s largest conference on laboratory medicine and technology. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.aacc.com or contact Nolubabalo NdevuNolubabalo.Ndevu@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Anaheim, CA, |
| September | ||