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International Trade Events Newsletter                                   February 20, 2019
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Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International Trade Events Newsletter!

Upcoming Enterprise Florida Events Click to see upcoming Partner Trade Events

Events are listed in order by date. Please contact individual event
organizers for additional information.

Enterprise Florida Trade Events
February 26 - March 2, 2019 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Middle East remains one of the most affluent regions in the world and companies from all over the globe will showcase their latest designs and innovations at the Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS). In 2018, there were 27,000 visitors from 151 nations, including 5,000 VIPS and almost 1,500 agents and distributors looking to source new products and technologies.  DIBS is one of the few events worldwide where companies constantly experience an impressive return on their exhibition investment. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.

Contact: Larry Bernaski | Enterprise Florida, Inc. | lbernaski@enterpriseflorida.com



Export Sales Mission to Morocco
April 14 - 18, 2019 | Casablanca, Morocco


Enterprise Florida will lead a delegation of Florida manufacturers and services providers to further trade relations between Florida and the gateway to sub-Saharan Africa, Morocco. Morocco is the sixth largest economy in Africa and a top destination for foreign investment and trade. Enterprise Florida is collaborating with the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) in Casablanca to coordinate the mission and facilitate business-to-business meetings utilizing the U.S. Commercial Service’s Gold Key Service for the Florida participants. Small and medium-sized companies may qualify for an Enterprise Florida Gold Key Grant which will offset 100% of the Gold Key Service fee.

Contact: Joseph Bell | Enterprise Florida Inc. | jbell@enterpriseflorida.com
                Larry Bernaski | Enterprise Florida Inc. | lbernaski@enterpriseflorida.com



Expo Seguridad Mexico
May 7 - 9, 2019 | Mexico City, Mexico


Expo Seguridad Mexico is the largest exhibition of security products and solutions in Latin America, where manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and national and international users meet. In partnership with our office in Mexico City, Enterprise Florida can provide assistance to Florida exhibitors such as logistics support, sector briefings, arranging meetings with potential distributors, and translation services. Exhibition space is available within the U.S. Pavilion for Florida companies. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.

Contact: Ana Arroyo, Director | EFI – Mexico City Office | enterprisefloridamexico@negocios-internacionales.net
               Chris Munoz | Enterprise Florida Inc. | cmunoz@enterpriseflorida.com



Hospitalar 2019
May 21 - 24, 2019 | São Paulo, Brazil


Hospitalar is the most important health fair in Brazil and Latin America. Hospitalar 2018 attracted 85,000 visitors from over 50 participating countries. Enterprise Florida, Inc. has secured space for a section for Florida companies to exhibit within the USA Pavilion. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.

Contact: 
Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com



Export Sales Mission to Vietnam
May 31 - June 8, 2019 | Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam


Enterprise Florida will lead a delegation of Florida manufacturers and services providers to further trade relations between the U.S. and Vietnam. The U.S. is now Vietnam’s largest export market and a major source of foreign direct investment, helping fuel Vietnam’s remarkable economic growth. Enterprise Florida is collaborating with the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to coordinate the mission and facilitate business-to-business meetings utilizing the Gold Key Service for the Florida participants. Small and medium-sized companies may qualify for an Enterprise Florida Gold Key Grant which will offset 100% of the Gold Key Service fee.

Contact: John Diep | Enterprise Florida Inc. | jdiep@enterpriseflorida.com
                Andrea Moore | Enterprise Florida Inc. | amoore@enterpriseflorida.com



International Paris Air Show 2019
June 17 - 21, 2019 | Paris, France


The International Paris Air Show is among the world’s largest air shows, and the show attracts companies representing the aviation, aerospace and defense sectors. It offers exhibitors a unique opportunity to market directly to both existing and new customers. Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) has hosted a Florida Pavilion at the Air Show for more than 20-years, and as a result, occupies a prime location in Hall 3. Join the Florida Pavilion to exhibit in the largest and longest-running aerospace trade show in the world! Space is limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
 Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.

Contact: Michael Cooney | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mcooney@enterpriseflorida.com



Medical Fair Thailand 2019
September 11 - 13, 2019 | Bangkok, Thailand


Medical Fair Thailand is Southeast Asia's most definitive event for the medical and healthcare industry. With a well established history since 2003, Medical Fair Thailand continues to grow as Thailand’s No. 1 medical and health care event. Focused on equipment and supplies for the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors, Medical Fair Thailand provides you with the best business opportunities to navigate the dynamic marketplace of Thailand and Southeast Asia. Enterprise Florida, Inc. has secured space for a Florida section. Individual turnkey booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the USA Pavilion. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.

Contact: 
Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | 
mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com



Save the Date
Export Sales Mission to Colombia
November 18 - 22, 2019 | Bogotá, Colombia


Join Enterprise Florida for an Export Sales Mission to Colombia. Colombia is the fourth-largest economy in Latin America and has the third-largest population in the region with approximately 49 million citizens. Since the implementation of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement in May 2012, U.S. and Florida exporters have seen tariffs eliminated on over 80 percent of consumer and industrial goods exports to the country. Enterprise Florida’s Export Sales Mission will provide your company with an excellent opportunity to enter or expand your business in Colombia. Small and medium-sized companies may qualify for an Enterprise Florida Gold Key Grant which will offset 100% of the Gold Key Service fee.

Contact: Alejandra Henao | Enterprise Florida Inc. | ahenao@enterpriseflorida.com


Partner Trade Events
 Seminars and Workshops
 
USA Fair 2019 Webinar - (New)
February 21, 2019 | 12:00 PM EST

Organizer: U.S. Commercial Service
Contact: Ngozi Nkwoh | Benedicta.Nkwoh@trade.gov

This webinar will highlight the first of its kind USA Fair scheduled to be held in Lagos, Nigeria on May 21-23, 2019. You will learn more about the opportunities open to US companies in Sub Sahara Africa's largest economy - Nigeria.

How to Use Videos to Boost Your Export Sales Webinar -
February 27, 2019 | 11:00 AM EST

Organizer: IBT Online
Contact: Samantha Soffici | ss@ibt.onl

Video is an exporter's best friend. Cost-effective videos can convey messages quickly and accurately to your prospective buyers. Learn from experts how to use videos to boost your export sales. 

State of the Ports Luncheon - (New)
February 26, 2019 | Orlando, Florida

Organizer: World Trade Center Orlando
Contact: John West | johnw@worldtradecenterorlando.org

The State of the Ports Luncheon will be held on February 26, 2019 in the North Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center. Invited guests include Captain John Murray, Canaveral Port Authority; Greg Lovelace, Port Tampa Bay, Carolyn Fennell, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority; Matt Chestnut, Space Florida; George D. Speake, Jr., Orlando Sanford International Airport; and Jay Cassens, Daytona International Airport.

How to Do Business in Germany Using Online Tools Webinar
March 13, 2019 | 11:00 AM EST

Organizer: IBT Online
Contact: Samantha Soffici | ss@ibt.onl

Exporters to Germany are increasingly aware of the need for a dedicated website for this huge market. Help your potential German customers find you via local search engines, and understand your products once on the site! Learn from experts how to use online tools to boost sales, nurture your brand and grow your business in Germany.
Complying with U.S. Export Controls
February 26 - 27, 2019 | Miami, Florida
Organizer: Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.
Contact: Cinthya Montiel | events@fcbf.com

This two-day program is led by BIS's professional counseling staff and provides an in-depth examination of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The program will cover the information exporters should know to comply with U.S. export control requirements on commercial goods as well as less sensitive military items.

232-301, Duty Drawback & Tariff Classification - (New)
March 19, 2019 | Riviera Beach, Florida

Organizer: Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc.
Contact: Cinthya Montiel | events@fcbf.com

What will happen to anyone that falls under Part 232 and what can be done? Who qualifies for a duty drawback? What are the mandatory guidelines in data gathering and procedures to ensure accuracy in classification? These questions and more will be answered at this event. Join the FCBF and featured guest speakers from CITTA Brokerage to learn more about what these changes will mean for your business.


Conferences
 
5th Annual Powering Africa Summit
February 25 - 27, 2019 | Miami, Florida

Organizer: EnergyNet
Contact: Simon Gosling | events@energynet.co.uk


The 5th Powering Africa Summit will take place for the first time in Miami. The Summit will welcome over 370 investors to Miami from across North America, Africa and Europe to present energy projects, discuss investment opportunities and build relationships within the international power community.
World Strategic Forum
April 1 - 2, 2019 | Miami, Florida

Organizer: The International Economic Forum of the Americas
Contact: miami@forum-americas.org

Bringing together the world’s leaders and legislators, economists, Fortune 500 CEOs and world-class experts, the World Strategic Forum is an active and effective platform for dialogue, corporate insight and collaboration on the central issues affecting the world’s economy today. The Forum receives wide, national and international media coverage and presents opportunities for business synergies aimed at long-term partnerships in the context of the fast-changing dynamics of the global economy.

2019 Florida-Japan Summit - (New)
March 15, 2019 | Gainesville, Florida

Organizer: Florida Delegation SEUS/Japan Association, Inc.
Contact: Florida Delegation, Southeast U.S./Japan Association, Inc.| info@fl-seusjapan.org

The 2019 Florida-Japan Summit is hosted in partnership with the University of Florida college of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This half-day program will feature keynote remarks from Consul General of Japan in Miami, Mr. Kenji Hirata.

2019 NADEC Annual Export Conference
May 21 - 22, 2019 | Arlington, Virginia

Organizer: National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC)
Contact: NADEC | nadec@usaexporter.org


NADEC Annual Export Conference brings together distinguished speakers, business leaders, high-ranking U.S. and foreign government officers, exporters, manufacturers, service providers, and trade promotion agencies to discuss the latest news and updates on Trade Policy, Export Market Opportunities and Challenges in focused sectors and regions.
2019 Smart City Summit & Expo
March 26 - 29, 2019 | Taipei, Taiwan

Organizer: Taiwan External Trade Development Council
Contact: Shaph Su | shaph@mail.tca.org.tw

Smart City Summit & Expo is a B2B-oriented platform for the Taiwan ICT industry to present their smart city solutions. City leaders from all over the world gather in Taipei to exchange their experience in smart city development, showcase innovative applications and solutions, promote the growth of smart cities worldwide.
 
U.S. - Caribbean Business Conference 2019
June 5 - 6, 2019 | Miami, Florida

Organizer: U.S. Commercial Service
Contact: Maria Elena Portorreal | Maria.Portorreal@trade.gov


The U.S. Commercial Service, the South Florida District Export Council (DEC), and Enterprise Florida (EFI) are organizing the U.S. Caribbean Business Conference to help your company access opportunities across this important region. The conference will include panel discussions, sessions, one-on-one meetings with U.S. Commercial Diplomats and information regarding successfully wining procurement.


Trade Shows and Exhibitions
 
Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)
April 3 - 6, 2019 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Organizer: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
Contact: Nadzri Saadon | miami@matrade.gov.my


MIHAS 2019 offers an unbeatable platform to position your brand among the latest and most innovative halal products and services that shape the global halal industry. The trade show has the most diverse selection of products involving seven industry sectors, particularly food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, finance, tourism, e-Commerce, and logistics.

USA Fair 2019
May 21 - 23, 2019 | Lagos, Nigeria
(Trade Grants Available)

Organizer: U.S. Commercial Service
Contact: Ambrose Thomas| Ambrose.Thomas@trade.gov or Benedicta Nkwoh | Benedicta.Nkwoh@trade.gov

USA Fair 2019 presents American manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers with product and company showcase opportunities in a dynamic African market.
 
AI Everything
April 30 - May 1, 2019 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

(Trade Grants Available)
Organizer: Classic Global LLC
Contact: Andrea Moore | amoore@enterpriseflorida.com or Edwin Johnson | edwinjohnson@classicglobal.net

A marketplace of deployable AI solutions, AI Everything maximizes exposure within the AI ecosystem, helps startups raise capital and facilitates interactions between key players. This two-day event is the ultimate catalyst for connections between government delegations from the UAE, the Middle East and beyond, visionary corporate leaders, top of the line AI startups, thought-leaders, leading investors.

Computex Taipei/InnoVEX
May 28 - June 1, 2019 | Taipei, Taiwan

Organizer: Taiwan External Trade Development Council
Contact: Suwen Yang | suwenyang@taitra.org.tw

InnoVEX is a feature exhibit of COMPUTEX TAIPEI, one of the global leading ICT, IoT & trade shows for start-ups. With strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities and IPR protection, Taiwan is a strategic destination for foreign companies and investors looking for partners in global technology ecosystems.
Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami
May 20 - 22, 2019 | Miami, Florida

Organizer: Apparel Textile Sourcing
Contact: Darnell Botts | dbotts@manufacturer.com or Chase Vance | chase@manufacturer.com

Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami brings international apparel, textile, and fashion manufacturers to North America to meet with buyers, sourcing professionals, designers, importers, distributors and business owners.
  Network with over 4,000 industry professionals and take advantage of the matchmaking services available to event participants.
Latin American & Caribbean Tyre Expo and Latin Auto Parts Expo - (Updated)
June 26 - 28, 2019 / July 17-19, 2019 | Panama City, Republic of Panama

Organizer: Latin Expo Group, LLC
Contact: Alexandra Gonzalez | Alexandra@latinpartsexpo.com

The tire and auto parts industry now have a common exposition in Panama for the LATAM market. Tire and auto part manufacturers from around the world gather annually at the show, seeking to grow their Latin American market and meet directly with new buyers. The two shows will have more than 600+ exhibitors and over 5,000 business visitors.

 Trade Missions

Business and Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic
March 5 - 10, 2019 | Santo Domingo, Santiago, Higuey & Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Organizer: Dominican Intl Business & Tourism Federation, Inc.
Contact: Pedro Diaz Ballester | fdelorbe@dominicanintlbusinessfed.org

This mission will consist of exhibitions, round tables, product presentations, and workshops for over 150 national and international companies from the US, Caribbean and Central America.
Trade Mission to the Americas Southern Cone
Region 2019

March 24 - 29, 2019 | Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Trade Grants Available)
Organizer: U.S. Commercial Service
Contact: Jasmine Braswell | Jasmine.Braswell@trade.gov or Diego Gattesco | Diego.Gattesco@trade.gov

This Trade Americas program offers U.S. firms the opportunity to explore their choice of markets in the Southern Cone. Participants will meet and consult with U.S. commercial diplomats assembled from ten U.S. Embassies in South America (Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay).

Export Sales Mission to Panama
March 18 - 21, 2019 | Panama City, Panama
(Trade Grants Available)
Organizer: Global Tampa Bay
Contact: Madison Lawson | mlawson@tampaedc.com,
Brent Barkway | bbarkway@pinellascounty.org or
Devon Barnett |dbarnett@pascoedc.com

Panama’s open trade policies, zero tariffs, and dollar-based economy provide an ideal setting for foreign investment and global transactions. Being in such a geographically close and logistically pivotal position, Panama is a key trade partner for Florida and the Tampa Bay region. Trade/Gold Key and Delegate Packages available for registration.

Trade Winds Indo-Pacific
May 6 - 10, 2019 | New Delhi, India
(Trade Grants Available)
Organizer: U.S. Commercial Service

Contact: Leandro Solorzano | Leandro.Solorzano@trade.gov 

Trade Winds, the largest U.S. Department of Commerce Trade Mission, can position your company to gain a strategic foothold in the region’s most dynamic markets. Trade Winds 2019 features a three-day business forum in New Delhi, India. Meet with distributors, representatives, and partners to increase your sales.

Miami-Dade Business Development Mission to Cape Town, Nairobi & Addis Ababa
March 22 - April 4, 2019 | South Africa, Kenya & Ethiopia
(Trade Grants Available)

Organizer: Office of Economic Development & International Trade, Miami-Dade County
Contact: Desmond Alufohai | alufoha@miamidade.gov

The purpose of the mission is to foster and solidify trade, tourism, cultural linkages, educational and commercial ties between Miami-Dade County and the African continent. Join this important mission to explore and expand trade and business linkages between South Florida and Africa.

Additional Resources
 

Florida Export Directory

Florida Export Directory

 PLATINUM SPONSOR
 
Reed Exhibitions



Florida Export Guide

Florida Export Guide 


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