CALENDAR 2009
MAY
WASTEEXPO 2009; May 5 - 9 – Chicago, IL
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, you’ll benefit from attending WasteExpo.
Plan for the future by staying aware of the latest trends, technologies and issues the industry is facing. Presentations by industry experts focus on the current trends, issues and opportunities facing both the private and public sectors.
The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will organize a delegation of qualified buyers to meet suppliers at this show. For more information please contact: Francisco Ceron, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City.
Mexport 2009; May 14 - Otay Mesa, CA
MEXPORT 2009 will take place in Otay Mesa, CA on Thursday, May 14th. 2009. – Celebrating 20 years as the longest-running regional event of its kind, MEXPORT promotes maquiladora sourcing opportunities by providing exhibitors an outstanding forum to network with potential new clients and partners. Exhibits cover a full range of industrial goods and services for the burgeoning maquiladora industry, from electrical components, metal stamping and precision plating, plastic and metal custom molding, industrial supplies and equipment to packaging materials and complete warehousing and logistic services, among others. MEXPORT averages 75,000 square feet of exhibit space, 200 exhibitors and 2,000 attendees! More information at www.mexport.org or contact Monica Rosas, U.S. Commercial Service Tijuana.
International Pow Wow 2009; May 15 - 20 – Miami, FL
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. At International Pow Wow, buyers and sellers are able to conduct business that otherwise would be generated only through an exhaustive number of around-the-world trips.
The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will organize a delegation of qualified travel professionals to meet suppliers at this show. For more information please contact: Juan Carlos Ruiz, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City.
NRA The National Restaurant Association Restaurant Hotel and Motel Show 2009; May 16 - 20 – Chicago, IL
The NRA show is the largest foodservice and hospitality trade show in the United States. It covers food safety, furnishings, equipment, accessories, amenities found in hotels and restaurants, small wares, glassware, fire safety, beverages, meats, baked goods, processed foods, wines and spirits, technology and distribution systems. It will include more than 60 educational programs covering a wide range of topics, such as food security, recruitment, retention, reinvigorating an established restaurant, supplier certification & evaluation, effective marketing, service excellence, leadership, motivation, overcoming training language barriers, managing in real time, technology and training, e-purchasing, labor management, handheld pos systems and much more.
The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will organize a delegation of qualified Mexican buyers to meet U.S. suppliers at this show. For more information please contact: Monica Martinez, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City.
JUNE
American Water Works Association ACE 2009; June-5 – Atlanta, GA
AWWA is the largest U.S. environmental show, with an emphasis on potable water. The American Water Works Association's Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE 2009) is the most comprehensive and diverse water event in the world. ACE is the only water conference where representatives from every segment of the water business come together. More than 12,000 water professionals attend this event which features more than 500 exhibiting companies and organizations.
The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will organize a delegation of qualified buyers to meet suppliers at this show. The top three reasons for attending are to keep up-to-date on the industry, network, and see new products and technologies. In addition to the exhibits and seminars, a key feature of the conference is the New Technology Showcase. For more information please contact: Francisco Ceron, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City.
nxtComm 2009; June 14-18 – Las Vegas, NV
NXTcomm 2009 is the one event that covers the entire ecosystem of network-enabled voice, video and data. Join industry leaders and innovators from more than 100 countries in Las Vegas and explore the newest technologies and strategies for every aspect of global communications, including: VoIP, VoIP-embedded websites, Video convergence transport and management, Broadband video, IPTV/IP video, Set top boxes, Video on demand (VoD), Video over DSL (VoDSL), Data, WiFi, WiMAX, 3G/4G, Broadband wireless, Wireless networks, Wireless infrastructure, WLAN, Security and Storage.
The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will organize a delegation of qualified buyers to meet suppliers at this show. For more information please contact: Yazmin Rojas, U.S. Commercial Service Monterrey.
InfoComm 2009; June 15 - 19 – Orlando, FL
InfoComm is the leading business-to-business marketplace for displays, projection audio conferencing equipped, lighting and staging, digital signage, Internet streaming and networked presentation and communications systems.
The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will organize a delegation of qualified buyers to meet suppliers at this show. For more information please contact: Martha Sanchez, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City and Manuel Velazquez, U.S. Commercial Service Monterrey.
NPE, The International Plastics Showcase; June 22 - 26 - Chicago, IL
Established in 1946, NPE, The International Plastics Showcase is one of the largest and oldest U.S. based international trade shows. As the single largest concentration of professionals in the U.S. plastics industry, MPE is where the world comes to encounter the U.S. marketplace. Every three years NPE brings together a cross section of virtually the entire plastics and elastomers industry:manufacturers of machinery and equipment, raw material suppliers, laminators, fabricators, manufacturers of reinforced plastics products, plastic film and sheeting producers and tool die and mold makers.
The U.S. Commercial Service Mexico will organize a delegation of qualified buyers to meet suppliers at this show. For more information please contact: Ricardo Calderon, U.S. Commercial Service Tijuana.
JULY
AWFS; July 15 - 19 - Vegas, NV
AWFS Vegas ia a showplace of the latest products, equipment and technology for the woodworking and furnishing industry. This exposition features over 900 exhibiting companies displaying their products and services on more than 470,000 square feet (47,000 sq. meters) of exhibit space. This important show will take place at Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information please contact: Alicia Zayas, U.S. Commercial Service Guadalajara.
AACC (American Association of Clinical Chemistry); July 19 - 23 – Chicago, IL
This is the Largest Clinical Lab Exposition in the world. It is a unique opportunity to see new science and new technology in all areas of clinical diagnostics, automation, information systems, point-of-care, OEM, and biotech. Every year, this trade event has more exhibitors in more booths. In addition, this shows displays more products in every clinical lab discipline than at any other show.
The International Visitors Center (IVC) provides special services through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Buyer’s Program and AACC to assist Mexican and other international visitors. The IVC includes: The International matchmaking service; The computerized matching service enabling exhibitors and international delegates to secure real trade leads and act on those leads while at the Expo; On-site Trade Specialists from the Department of Commerce who provide export assistance and counseling; and meeting rooms provide a convenient venue for buyers and sellers to negotiate trade deals. For more information please contact: Jesus Gonzalez, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City.
OCTOBER
Medtrade2009; October 18 - 30 – Atlanta, GA
Event focused on products and services for home health care. Held annually, it showcases over 90 exhibitors and about 250,000 different products. The Commercial Service Mexico City typically recruits between 25-30 participants, to meet with U.S. suppliers at the show, often leading to future business deals. For more information please contact: Alicia Herrera, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City.
LAGCOE 2009 (The Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil Exposition); October 26 - 29 – Lafayette
LAGCOE is the second largest petroleum industry event in the United States. Participants will see innovative products, meet equipment manufacturers and make contacts with service providers. This event offers free admission to the exhibit floor and consistently attracts more than 16,000 attendees. The show features more than 350 companies displaying technologies, products and services in more than 700 indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces.
Areas of interest include: Chemicals, Drilling, Engineering, Environmental, Fabrication, Instrumentation & Controls, Marine, Oil Spill Cleanup, Pollution Control, Production & Processing, Safety, Seismic, Sub-Sea Equipment & Services, Surveying, Telecommunications, Training, Transportation, Well Completion, Well Testing & Tools, Wireline and Workover.
The U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico will organize a delegation of qualified buyers to meet suppliers at this show. For more information please contact: Francisco Ceron, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City.
NOVEMBER
Greater NY Dental Meeting; November 29 - December 12 – New York, NY
One of the leading Dental Trade Shows in the world, this event hosts over 45,000 health care professionals featuring over 1500 Technical Exhibits demonstrating the newest technology for the dental profession. 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. On the exhibit floor, there is a wide range of opportunities to learn about new products and technology from around the world and compare the newest materials and technology in dentistry today.
The U.S. Commercial Service Mexico will recruit and lead a delegation of Mexican buyers to the event, participating in on-on-one appointments with exporters, and provide on-site assistance to attendees. For more information please contact: Jesus Gonzalez, U.S. Commercial Service Mexico City.