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.
2008
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| July | ||
| 27-31 | American Association for Clinical Chemistry 2008: The AACC Annual Meeting has become the “must attend” annual event for anyone involved in performing, directing, interpreting or developing clinical laboratory testing. Every year, the meeting attracts nearly 20,000 participants and nearly 700 exhibitors from more than 100 countries. The outstanding education program includes a variety or session types in all diagnostic areas, with a mix of cutting-edge science and take-home tips, plus management and clinical topics, at levels appropriate for people new to the field and for those with many years of experience. The Clinical Lab Expo features hundreds of companies ready to present their newest technologies for clinical labs. Special sections help attendees find the exhibitors they are looking for—OEM and research products, lab automation and robotics, Point-of-Care Testing and more. For more information on the show, please check the show's web site: www.aacc.org/AACC/ or Jaisvir Sewpaul at Jaisvir.Sewpaul@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Washington, DC |
| 28-31 | WSA Show - Summer 2008: The entire spectrum of footwear and accessories is all here, at the world’s largest and most comprehensive marketplace. This is the first major fair of the season and the most important gathering of leading global brands, rising stars, retailers and distributors. It’s where trends are introduced and the market is made. Where fashion forward and in stock merchandise in every segment is represented in incredible breadth, depth and scope. This is where you’ll find just what you need to succeed in the world of footwear and accessories. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.wsashow.com/ or contact Luisa dos Santos Luisa.D.Santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| August | ||
| 7-10 | Outdoor Retailer Summer 2008: Business is in the forecast at Outdoor Retailer Outdoor Retailer is where orders are written, new accounts are found, connections are made and brands are launched. Outdoor Retailer has proven to be the leading growth vehicle for brands that are interested in progressing and advancing into multiple channels of the outdoor marketplace. From small shops and regional chains, to the largest national and international retailers - OR attracts thousands of buyers and senior level decision makers that are looking for outdoor specific products, services, brands, fresh ideas, apparel launches, and outdoor innovation. For more information on the show, please check the show's web site: www.outdoorretailer.com or Jaisvir Sewpaul at Jaisvir.Sewpaul@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Salt Lake City, UT |
| 20-23 | IWF 2008: The International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Supply Fair - USA is one of the world's largest trade show for the furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, custom and general woodworking industries - and it's more than woodworking. IWF also meets the needs of the engineered wood product, composite, wood substitute, display and store fixture, plastic fabricating, flooring, surfacing and laminating, and upholstery industries. For more information on the show, please check the show's web site: www.iwfatlanta.com or Jaisvir Sewpaul at Jaisvir.Sewpaul@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Atlanta, GA |
| September | ||
| 8-13 |
IMTS08: The International Manufacturing Technology Show is one of the largest industrial trade shows in the world, with thousands of exhibitors and over ninty-one thousand visitors. For more information on the show and a list of current technical and educational sessions, please check the show's web site: www.imts.com/ or Miranda Isaakidis at Miranda.Isaakidis@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
McCormick Place Chicago, IL |
| 22-24 |
MINExpo International 2008: Minexpo International 2008 is the world’s premier mining show, held every four years. This indoor exposition features nearly 1,200 companies exhibiting their products and services on more than 555,000 square feet (51,000 square meters) of exhibit space. More than 30,000 visitors attended Minexpo International in 2004. For more information on the show and a list of current technical and educational sessions, please check the show's web site: www.minexpo.com or Johan van Rensburg at Johan.vanRensburg@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
| October | ||
| 21–23 |
IFAI 2008 (Textile Fabrics): Thousands of inspiring and emerging products and fabrics on display · Enormous buying opportunities with more than 450 exhibitors · An effective marketing venue that will help your business succeed · Heighten your awareness of emerging textile product developments · Make year-long business and networking contacts. For more information on the show, please check the show's web site: www.ifaiexpo or Jaisvir Sewpaul at Jaisvir.Sewpaul@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
Charlotte, NC |
| November | ||
| 4-7 | Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week: Meet over 4,000 innovative U.S. and international exhibitors from all parts of the world. Be a part of the 100,000+ industry professionals who come to Las Vegas every year to exchange ideas and build their businesses. Visitors came from 113 countries last year! Preview over 7,500 new products that will set trends for tomorrow. Learn about tomorrow's aftermarket at more than 100 educational seminars, workshops and product demonstration clinics. For more information on the show, please check the show's web site: www.aaiwshow.com or Jaisvir Sewpaul at Jaisvir.Sewpaul@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Las Vegas, NV |
| 9–13 | Pack Expo: PACK EXPO International will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors' state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components. The most prominent companies in the industry will be exhibiting and making product introductions at the show. PACK EXPO International is a biennial event (every other year) - ideal timing for important industry updates and new product technology. For more information on the show, please check the show's web site: my.packexpo.com or Bheki Ndimande at Bheki.Ndimande@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Chicago, IL |
| November 28 - December 3 | ||
| 28-3 | Greater New York Dental Meeting : The Greater New York Dental Meeting has again planned an unparalleled educational program for 2008, featuring some of the most highly regarded educators in the field of Dentistry. There is a choice of full-day seminars, half-day seminars and essays, as well as hands-on workshops that are sure to fascinate even the most discriminating dentist and staff. For more information on the show, please check the show's web site: www.gnydm.com or Jaisvir Sewpaul at Jaisvir.Sewpaul@mail.doc.gov for more information. | New York, NY |
| December | ||
| 2-4 | Power-Gen International: For more information on the show, please check the show's web site: www.power-gen.com or Bheki Ndimande at Bheki.Ndimande@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Orlando, FL |
2009
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January | ||
| 28-30 | IPE/IFE 2009: The International Poultry Expo is the networking hub of the world for the poultry industry! Every segment of the poultry and egg industry is represented: feed milling, live production, hatchery, processing, further processing, packaging, commercial egg, marketing, and all support activities. The 2009 IPE promises to be even bigger than the previous one. It will once again be co-located with the International Feed Expo. For the third year, the trade show will be included in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Buyer Program. For more information on the show, please check the show's web site: www.ipe09.org/ or Bheki Ndimande at Bheki.Ndimande@mail.doc.gov for more information. | Atlanta, GA |
| March | ||
| 22-24 |
Home and Housewares Show: The International Home and
Housewares Show is the world’s largest housewares-only
marketplace, where over 2, 000 exhibiting companies have
the opportunity to showcase thousands of new products and
designs in over 775,000 square feet of exhibit space.
Categories include: dine + design expo featuring cookware and bakeware, the goho (gourmet home & food district), indoor and outdoor home décor, tabletop & kitchen accessories, home textiles, cookbooks and contempory designs for the home and fashion-forward homegoods; clean + contain expo featuring bath & shower accessories, cleaning products & supplies, furniture, general merchandise and impulse items, hardware supplies, luggage, outdoor living products, pet supplies, space organizers and clothing care; wired + well expo featuring energy conservation products, floor & carpet care, home heathcare, household electrics, kitchen electrics, major appliances, personal care items, purifiers and filters for water and air; global crossroads featuring international pavilions. For more information on the show, please check the show's website: www.housewares.org or contact Luisa dos Santos Luisa.D.Santos@mail.doc.gov for more information. |
McCormick Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois |