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Events in Europe

Electronica 2008
The largest trade show for electronic components, systems and applications worldwide, will take place in Munich, Germany from 11 - 14 November, 2008.

Electronica attracts more than 3,000 exhibitors on 1.7 million square feet of floor space. This year's edition of the biennial show will present the entire complex world of electronics. The organizer, Munich International Trade Fairs, is expecting some 3,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and up to 80,000 trade visitors from over 120 countries.
With its international visitor structure, Electronica 2008 also holds great prospects for U.S. companies that are interested in reaching out to other European and global markets. Therefore, we invite you to join the International Promotion Program (IPP) at the following link:
http://www.buyusa.gov/germany/en/electronica2008.html
MEDICA 2008
The world's largest and most prestigious medical technology and equipment show, will be hold in Dusseldorf, Germany from 19 - 22 November 2008. For more information on the show please consult the following link: http://www.medica.de

The U.S. exhibitors and their product announcements can be reviewed at: http://www.buyusa.gov/ifp/medica08.html

On the eve of MEDICA 2008 in Dusseldorf, Germany, the U.S. Commercial Service is offering the international medical technology community an unique forum to meet and tap expertise and resources needed to be successful on the world's most important medical market.
For more information and registration:
http://www.buyusa.gov/germany/en/medicausaforum.html

International Franchise Expo 2009 (Washington DC, March 20-22, 2009).

The International Franchise Expo is the largest and most important annual trade show in the world for the franchising industry, featuring more than 300 franchise exhibitors, with investments ranging from US $5,000 to US $ 1 million.

Attendees have the opportunity to meet with the decision makers from hundreds of American and international franchisors, and to attend free seminars as well as other symposia sessions from the world’s leading franchise experts. Total international attendance for the 2008 event was 1639 attendees from 85 countries.

For more information, please visit: http://www.ifeinfo.com
Pollutec 2008
Pollutec, which will be held at Eurexpo in Lyon, France from 2 - 5 December 2008, is fast becoming one of the best known international fairs for environmental technologies. The show will attract over 2,700 exhibitors and 65,000 visittors from more than 100 countries. To find out more about Pollutec, visit their website at: http://www.pollutec.com

This year's U.S. Pavilion will be showcasing some of the most cutting edge products and services. More details on the U.S. exhibitors you will find at: http://www.buyusa.gov/ifp/pollutec08.thml