The International Buyers Program (IBP) is a joint government-industry effort that promotes U.S. exports by increasing the number of foreign buyers visiting major U.S. trade exhibitions. Through IBP, the U.S. Department of Commerce identifies over 20 leading U.S. companies whose products and services demonstrate high export potential.

Each IBP show features an International Business Center staffed by Commerce trade specialists who provide practical, hands-on assistance. The center is a work area and lounge for foreign buyers, U.S. exhibitors and visitors. Key services available at the Center include:

• Export counseling for U.S. exhibitors and visitors
• A database on foreign buyer information for U.S. exhibitors and visitors
• Assurance that foreign buyers’ business requirements are met
• Information on U.S. exhibitors is made available to foreign buyers, such as the Export Interest Directory
• Conference rooms for business negotiations and a lounge with refreshment
• Interpreters for both U.S. exhibitors and foreign buyers.

To request this service, please contact your nearest U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Center, call 1-800-USA-TRADE, or email us at Export.China@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov .