World Trade Month Calendar of Events
This list of events includes national and international trade events sponsored by the International Trade Administration U.S. Department of Commerce and their trade partner agencies, as well as special events which are being held to celebrate World Trade Month. Please click on the event’s name for more information or to register for that event.
May 22
National Summit on American Competitiveness
Located in Chicago, this summit will be lead by Carlos Gutierrez, US Secretary of Commerce.
ARWTC Informative Lecture Series
A weekly event to be held at the Arkansas World Trade Center, this lecture focuses on Opportunities and Resources in China. Speaker: Matthew Quigley, International Trade Specialist, China Business Information Center, U.S. Commercial Service, Department of Commerce.
May 22 – May 25
International marketplace for pet experts, foods and supplies – held in Nuernberg, Germany.
May 22
US/Canada Cross Border Seminar
Event to be held in Ogdensburg, NY.
Find International Buyers and Extend Credit
Held in Boulder, CO, this program will also address special enhancements for small business exporters, exporters of environmental products/services and exporters of medical equipment.
Doing Business with the Arab States of the Persian Gulf
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates comprise one of the world’s fastest growing economic regions, and their flourishing economies offer many business opportunities.
May 23
Intellectual Property Rights in Russia Webinar
This webinar will focus on intellectual property rights in Russia.
May 27 – May 29
This international exhibition of technology for the pharmaceutical industry takes place in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
PCIM Europe 2008 -- Electronic Components
Held in Munich, Germany, this exhibition is a meeting-point for experts out of the areas Power Electronics and its applications in Intelligent Motion and Power Quality.
May 27 – June 1
Berlin International Aerospace Show (ILA 2008)
Held in Berlin, Germany, this show focuses on the aerospace equipment industry and aerospace suppliers.
May 28 – May 31
Expo held in Florence, Italy, with a focus on the human equation in health care solutions.
May 29
ARWTC Informative Lecture Series
A weekly event to be held at the Arkansas World Trade Center, this lecture focuses on AGOA/Africa Trade Initiatives. Speaker: Karoli Ssemogerere, Attorney at Law.
Intellectual Property Rights in China
The booming Chinese market offers exciting export opportunities. Learn how to identify your intellectual property assets, how to protect your intellectual property in China
May 30
Topic is “Peace and Prosperity Through Trade and Commerce.”