CALENDAR 2008

DECEMBER

Automotive Supply Chain Trade Mission: Dec 2 – 4, 2008 - Monterrey and Saltillo 

The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is organizing an Automotive Supply Chain Trade Mission to Monterrey and Saltillo, Mexico, December 2-4, 2008.  The mission will include representatives from a variety of U.S. automotive industry manufacturers and service providers. Participants will be introduced to international agents, distributors and end-users whose capabilities are targeted to their needs in each market. They will also meet with key local industry contacts that can advise on local market conditions and opportunities.  In addition to the above-mentioned services, the U.S. Commercial Service industry specialist will be on hand to discuss market trends and opportunities in Mexico.  Ernesto de Keratry, US Commercial Service Monterrey

Tijuana's Border Program: Dec. 5, 2008 - Tijuana

This program offers participants hands-on exposure to the physical transportation and documentation process of cross-border trade. It enhances the participant’s knowledge of the economic and trade dynamics of the region and provides specific insight into how to export into this important business market. If you are seeking to launch or expand your export business south of the border, you will not want to miss this event. For more information, please click here.  Monica Rosas, U.S. Commercial Service Tijuana

CALENDAR 2009

FEBRUARY

Expo Manufactura 2009: February 17 - 19, 2009 - Monterrey, Nuevo Leon

Expo Manufactura 2009 will be held in February 17-19, at the Cintermex international trade center in Monterrey, Mexico. Considered as the most complete and important international industrial exhibition of the manufacturing sector in Mexico, Expo Manufactura 2009 will present the best strategies and solutions directed to the sector, as well as some interesting novelties for industries such as the automotive, plastics, welding, aeronautic, metal-mechanic, medical devices, house appliances and capital goods. More than 250 companies will be representing more than 500 national and international brands.  This event will have, for the first time, a large plastics machinery and products pavilion as well as the traditional Manufacturing, Pre-casting, Cutting, Plotting, Laser, CNC, Automation, Welding, Cad Cam, Quality Control, Metal-mechanic, Maquiladora, Automotive, Electronic, Aerospace, Iron and Steel  industries.  The U.S. Commercial Service Monterrey will host a USA Pavilion at this important event.  For further information please click here and/or contact: Josefina Martinez

Infrastructure Security 2009: February 2 – 4 – Mexico City

The Infrastructure Security Mission 2009 will allow your company to meet key decision-makers and contacts in the Mexican Government and private sector, introducing your security solutions for infrastructure facilities: oil, roads, airports, customs, ports and telecommunications. This two-day program will include meetings with top officials, as well as one-on-one meetings with the most important Mexican firms interested in business partnerships.  This event addresses the security needs which will arise from Mexico’s National Infrastructure Development Plan.  Silvia Cardenas, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

Expo Vacaciones USA 2009 - See America Media Day 2009:  February 16 – 18, 2009 – Mexico City

Expo Vacaciones USA is the largest travel show in Mexico that promotes the United States as a travel destination. In addition to the floor traffic, the U.S. Commercial Service Mexico will help arrange a whole day of one-on-one business appointments, which has proven to be extremely productive for all U.S. exhibitors. During Expo Vacaciones USA, the See America Media Day will take place, that is designed to provide U.S. destinations and travel & tourism companies with an opportunity to meet and network with the most important Mexican trade and consumer journalists.   Juan Carlos Ruiz,  U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

Expo Comm Mexico 2009: February 24 – 26 – Mexico City

 EXPO COMM MEXICO 2009 is the most important and relevant IT and Telecom trade show in the region. It draws thousands of visitors from throughout Mexico and Central America. The U.S. Commercial Service Mexico will host its 7th annual USA Pavilion at ExpoComm Mexico 2009. Exhibiting U.S. companies receive on-site support and counseling from CS Mexico Trade Specialists; are invited to a briefing on the regional ICT market by local experts; and participate in an evening matchmaking reception. Juan Carlos Prieto, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

MARCH

XXXII Feria Internacional de Franquicias: March 4 – 6, 2009 – Mexico City

The Feria Internacional de Franquicias is the largest franchise event in Latin America attracting investors from Mexico, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.   In 2008, the event attracted more than 30,000 visitors, all of them in search of opportunities to develop business in their respective markets. The USA Pavilion included over 20 US franchise concepts looking for master/regional franchisees in the Mexican market. The U.S. Commercial Service Mexico will also coordinate matchmaking services at an extra cost for U.S. clients interested in looking for master/regional franchise agreements.   Martha Sanchez, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

APRIL

Aeroexpo 2009: April 16 – 18, 2009 – Mexico City

The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will host a U.S. Pavilion at AeroExpo 2009, which is a biennial international exhibition and the largest aviation/aerospace trade show in Mexico.  Your company and products have an excellent opportunity to find direct clients and consumers, potential partners, representatives and distributors. Exhibiting companies will receive on-site support and counseling from CS Mexico Trade Specialists; will be invited to a briefing on the market by local experts; and will be invited to participate in matchmaking activities.  Silvia Cardenas, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2009: April 30 – May 7, 2009 – Mexico City

Founded in 1969, 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. OTC is held annually at the Reliant Center in Houston. More than 67,000 people visited OTC 2007, with participation from nearly 2,400 companies from more than 30 countries. The U.S. Commercial Service Mexico will lead a delegation to the event, participate in one-on-one appointments with exporters and provide on-site assistance to attendees.  Francisco Ceron, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

MAY

WASTEEXPO 2009: May 5 – 9, 2009 – Mexico City

 WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. Presentations by industry experts focus on the current trends, issues and opportunities facing both. Whether you come from the public sector, a small, medium or large private sector waste management company or a manufacturer or supplier, you’ll benefit from attending WasteExpo. The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will organize a delegation of qualified buyers to meet suppliers at this show.  Francisco Ceron, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

International Pow Wow 2009: May 16 – 20, 2009 – Mexico City

International Pow Wow is the travel industry's premier international marketplace and is the largest generator of Visit USA travel. With three days of intensive pre-scheduled, computer-generated business appointments, international delegates can meet with targeted suppliers from more than 1,000 U.S. travel organizations from every region and segment in the U.S. The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will organize a delegation of qualified travel professionals to meet suppliers at this show.  Juan Carlos Ruiz,  U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

JUNE

International Convergence Congress: June 23 – 25, 2009 – Mexico City 

Since its beginning in 2005, The Technology Convergence Congress has been considered the most practical and innovative technology trade show in Mexico because of its seminars and solutions on display. It is focused on IT & Telecom Engineers, R&D, Strategic Planning, Call Center Engineers and Managers. The U.S. Commercial Service Mexico will assist the Congress organizers in the development of the program content for the conference sessions and will be available to assist U.S. company participants who attend the show.  Juan Carlos Prieto, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

Airlines Procurement Program: June 24 – 25, 2009 – Mexico City

The Airlines Procurement Program is a trade event geared to the acquisition needs of Mexico’s largest airlines such as Aeromexico and Mexicana. Meetings with direct purchasing executives will be arranged for those products, services, and/or systems in which airlines have a particular interest.  Juan Carlos Ruiz,  U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

JULY

PAACE Automechanika Mexico 2009: July 7 – 11, 2009 – Mexico City

The Panamerican Automotive Accessories/Components Expo (PAACE) is the leading automotive parts industry trade event in Mexico. The Seminar Program will feature national and international market information, importing and exporting guidelines and marketing and product information. The number of exhibitors has considerably increased year after year, having more than 500 exhibitors in 2008 with 17,800 visitors from 34 countries. The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will be present at the show to promote U.S. Commercial Service Products and Services. The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will also provide a Gold Key Matchmaking Program to interested U.S. businesses.

SEPTEMBER

Las Americas Security Show 2009: September 1 – 3, 2009 – Mexico City

LASS 2009 is a trade show focused on diversified security products and services. It offers medium-size participants the opportunity to network with the major players in the security market, providing personalized attention to visitors and potential buyers. The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will offer a Match-Making Program for visitors and will have an information booth for the benefit of U.S. companies.  Juan Carlos Ruiz,  U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City  

Education Trade Mission: September 7 – 9, 2009 – Mexico City

This program targets bilingual and bicultural schools in Mexico City and is an excellent vehicle for U.S. education institutions looking to increase their enrollment of Mexican students. You will have the opportunity to talk to Mexican students interested in and, most importantly, able to study in the United States. The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will provide ground transportation from hotels to the events, a briefing on the education system/market in Mexico and host participants for a matchmaking reception with counselors from high schools and universities.  Martha Sanchez, U. S. Commercial Service Mexico City  

EnviroPro/PowerMex 2009: September 19 – 21, 2009 – Mexico City

 Enviro-Pro Mexico 2009 is the largest and most prominent international exhibition for the environmental and energy sectors in Mexico. It will bring together members of the Mexican government and business community with the leading suppliers of innovative technologies, with the goal of finding solutions to the environmental problems that Mexico currently faces.
In tandem with Enviro-Pro 2009, PowerMex Clean Energy & Efficiency 2009 presents the latest, cutting edge technologies within the energy industry in Mexico. It is the place to be for professionals involved in the transmission, distribution, generation and cogeneration of electrical energy, as well as renewable energy solutions such as wind and solar energy. 

The U.S. Commercial Service Mexico will offer U.S. companies the opportunity to participate in the USA Pavilion, as well as targeted industry briefings from local experts on the environmental and energy efficiency markets.  For an additional fee, U.S. companies can chose to have a Gold Key matchmaking service arranged before, during or after the show.  Francisco Ceron, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City

OCTOBER

BajaMak 2009: October 10, 2009 - Tijuana

 BajaMak is a regional trade show focused on promoting the maquiladora supply industry  based in Baja California, as well as products and services from specialized providers in order to increase the level of integration to meet the requirements of NAFTA for the industrial sector production process. It is divided into five specialized pavilions: aerospace, automotive, medical, metal-mechanical and electronics sectors, where leading industries can contribute their supply and service requirements. Each of the pavilions at BajaMak 2009 will host U. S. and Mexican industrial suppliers and service providers. There will also be a pavilion for outsourcing companies and software developers.

The U.S. Commercial Service in Tijuana will offer a U.S. Pavilion consisting of 20 booths. To enhance your exhibition experience, we will also offer Gold Key Programs (qualified matchmaking service) for an extra fee.  Monica Rosas, U.S. Commercial Service Tijuana