This page lists selected upcoming American industry trade shows at which the U.S. Commercial Service maintains a presence. Please feel free to contact us for more information about any of these events. This page will be updated to reflect new events as information becomes available.
For a complete list of U.S. trade shows that are supported by the U.S. Commercial Service you can visit: International Buyer Program
2009
April
April 25-30, 2009
HIGH POINT MARKET (home furnishings)
High Point, North Carolina
Contact: Ms. Brigitte de Stexhe
Email: Brigitte.de.Stexhe@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2454
HOME MARKET is where the world of home furnishings comes together with more than 2,200 suppliers of products in every imaginable home furnishings category, in every style, at every price. This is where the fashion trends begin, as tens of thousands of new products make their debuts. This is where leading researchers and industry experts deliver the best techniques for connecting with customers. And High Point is the place where home furnishings professionals gather from around the world to meet new colleagues, make important contacts and uncover new opportunities.
For more information, please go on www.highpointmarket.org or contact us.
May
May 5-7, 2009
National Hardware Show
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Ms. Danny Dumon
Email: Danny.Dumon@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2888
The National Hardware Show is the largest and longest running trade show in the tools, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement and outdoor living industries. It is a place where retailers, wholesalers, distributors, importers and exporters come to source the totality of products used to build, maintain, repair, remodel and enhance the home and garden. The National Hardware Show is also the industry's main gathering place to network with industry leaders. share best practices, hear the latest consumer trends, view and evaluate new products. NHS will showcase more than 3,000 companies to over 34,000 attendees. The show will showcase a wide variety of product category groups: hardware and tools; lawn, garden and outdoor living, paint and accessories; housewares, plumbing and electrical, storage and organization; and global hardware. For the first time, NHS will showcase eco-friendly products in a separate area called Green Product World.
For further information, please visit: http://www.nationalhardwareshow.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=4471&appname=100562 or contact Mrs. Danny Dumon, danny.dumon@mail.doc.gov
May 16-19, 2009
NRA – National Restaurant Association
Chicago, Illinois
Contact: Ms. Brigitte de Stexhe
Email: Brigitte.de.Stexhe@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2454
The National Restaurant Association, Hotel-Motel show is the largest foodservice and hospitality trade show in the western hemisphere. NRA will feature over 2,000 exhibitors and will welcome visitors from all over the world. NRA focuses on food safety, furnishings, equipment, accessories, amenities found in hotels and restaurants, small wares, glassware, fire safety, beverages, meats, baked goods, processed foods, wine and spirits, technology and distribution systems.
NRA will include more than 60 educational programs covering a wide range of topics ranging from 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, and more.
For more information, please go on
July
July 15-18, 2009
AWFS – American Woodworking & Furnishing
Show
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Ms. Brigitte de Stexhe
Email: Brigitte.de.Stexhe@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2454
North America’s premier woodworking, machinery and furnishings supply exhibition of 2009 – where you will find exactly what you need to strengthen your competitive position, uncover new opportunities and build your business.
For more information, please go on www.awfsfair.org or contact us.
July 31 - August 2, 2009
WSA - World Shoe Association
Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Ms. Brigitte de Stexhe
Email: Brigitte.de.Stexhe@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2454
WSA is the world's largest and most comprehensive footwear and accessories marketplace. With more than 1,600 exhibitors and 6,000 brands, it is comprised of the majority of the leading U.S. manufacturers and brands, retailers and wholesalers.
Complete information can be found on the WSA website - http://www.wsashow.com
September
September 11-16, 2009
Print 2009
Chicago, Illinois
Contact: Ms. Brigitte de Stexhe
Email: Brigitte.de.Stexhe@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2454
PRINT is the largest, most comprehensive trade show held in the world for graphic design, digital prepress, printing, publishing, and package printing technology. There will be over 800 exhibitors and 100,000 industry professionals from around the world will be visiting the event. The gigantic PRINT exposition takes place only once every four years. PRINT 09 stands to be
the biggest graphic communications exposition ever held in the western hemisphere.
For more information, please go on http://print09.gasc.org or contact us.
September 30 - October 4, 2009
American Dental Association Meeting and
Exhibits
Honolulu, Hawaii (Hawaii Convention Center)
Contact: Ms. Danny Dumon
Email: Danny.Dumon@mail.doc.gov
Tel: +32 2 508 2888
The ADA Annual Session brings together leaders in dental practice, research, academics and industry to present more than 180 continuing education courses over four days and will feature approximately 600 exhibiting companies in the World Marketplace Exhibition. 2009 marks the 150 anniversary of the ADA. Don't miss this milestone commemoration of dentistry and your Association!
For more information please visit: http://www.ada.org/ada/international/index.asp#attend or contact Mrs. Danny Dumon, tel: 02/508 2888, danny.dumon@mail.doc.gov