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International Trade Events Newsletter December 20, 2017
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Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International Trade Events Newsletter!
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Customized Export Marketing Plans Available to Florida Companies
Enterprise Florida and the Florida SBDC Network are offering qualified Florida manufacturers and services providers customized Export Marketing Plans to analyze your company’s products and services for export-readiness; help your company target key markets; understand the competitive landscape, and develop successful market entry strategies. Export Marketing Plans cost $4,000 but qualifying companies are eligible for a $3,500 grant from the State of Florida so that the final cost to your company is only $500. For further information please call 1-866-737-7232 or click on the link above.
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Enterprise Florida Trade Events
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January 29 - February 1, 2018 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Arab Health will be the largest healthcare event for Middle East with the addition of the new Zabeel Hall at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. Over 5,000 exhibitors utilize this show as a launch platform for new products and services as well as showcasing new developments. Arab Health attracts decision-makers from the region’s healthcare sector. Arab Health 2017 attracted 115,000 visitors from over 64 countries, including medical staff, hospital management, and dealer distributors. The largest number came from the United Arab Emirates, with other attendees coming from Saudi Arabia, Quatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, and Kuwait.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. has secured space for a Florida Pavilion. Individual booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the pavilion.
Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show. Please let EFI know if you wish to receive more details on this opportunity.
Contact: Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
Energy Mexico 2018
January 30 - February 1, 2018 | Mexico City, Mexico
ENERGY MEXICO OIL + GAS + POWER 2018 EXPO & CONGRESS is the best forum of the year to understand the complexity and transformation of the energy sector in Mexico. It is also an unprecedented event that will provide an overall view of the global energy market and its relationship with the national market, combining the perspectives of the public and private sectors. For the third consecutive year, ENERGY MEXICO will be the main energy event in Mexico, where all the sectors of the industry will come together: oil, gas, power and renewables. It is the only event organized by businesspeople for businesspeople that combines a world-class congress with an international level exhibit floor, where the most advanced operational, financial and technological solutions will be presented.
In partnership with our office in Mexico City, Enterprise Florida can provide one-on-one assistance to Florida exhibitors such as logistics support, sector briefings, arranging meetings with potential distributors, and translation services. EFI is also offering Target Sector Trade Show Grants to qualified Florida companies to cover 50% of the cost of the exhibition booth, up to $6,000! Contact Ana Arroyo at EFI Mexico regarding exhibiting, or click here for additional information about trade grants.
Contact: Ana Arroyo, Director | EFI – Mexico City Office | enterprisefloridamexico@negocios-internacionales.net
Singapore Airshow 2018
February 6 - 11, 2018 | Singapore
Singapore Airshow is Asia’s largest aerospace and defense exhibition. In 2016, the Singapore Airshow hosted 1,040 exhibitors from 48 countries, with more than 48,000 visitor attendees. There were major announcements from 51 companies, a 16% increase from 2014 figures. Once again this year, you can expect the top global aerospace companies to be in attendance at the Sinapore Airshow.
This Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI)-led trip provides exposure in the Asia-Pacific region for Florida aviation and aerospace companies. With public tickets completely sold out in 2016, this is one event your company doesn’t want to miss. EFI has multiple booth options to choose from, private meeting rooms and a lounge area. Your company will stand out amongst the crowd.
Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show. Please let EFI know if you wish to receive more details on this opportunity.
Contact: Paul Mitchell | Enterprise Florida Inc. | pmitchell@enterpriseflorida.com
Medical Japan 2018
February 21 - 23, 2018 | Osaka, Japan
Medical Japan is the only international show in Japan for you to target the world’s third largest medical market. In addition, the ever increasing rate of aged population drives medical needs, resulting in expansion and construction of new hospitals and nursing homes. At Medical Japan, you can expect to meet importers and end users (Hospitals, Rehab Facilities, Clinics, Elderly-care Facilities, Labs, etc.) all at the same time. Medical Japan attracts international visitors and has strong industry support, backed by 83 associations/organizations.
Medical Japan surprised the industry by becoming one of Asia's leading medical exhibitions only two years after its launch. The show had 1,067 exhibitors and 29,311 visitors in 2017, and for 2018, organizers are expecting 1,520 exhibitors and 40,000 visitors. For foreign companies to succeed in Japan, it is important to build good contacts with importers/distributors and also to promote products/services to end users. Gathering importers/distributors and end-users all together, Medical Japan enables you to meet all necessary industry members at the same time.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. has secured space for a Florida section. Individual 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. Please let EFI know if you wish to receive more details on this opportunity.
Contact: Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
Enterprise Florida, Inc. will lead an export sales mission to San Jose, Costa Rica, February 26 - March 1, 2018. Costa Rica holds vast opportunities for Florida companies interested in increasing their footprint in the Central American market. Bilateral trade between the U.S. and Costa Rica totaled $10.2 billion in 2016, where Florida was the leading state for two way trade. Costa Rica ranks as Florida’s 12th largest merchandise trading partner with nearly $3.6 billion in total trade and nearly $2.5 billion in exports alone in 2016.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. will offer a limited number of Gold Key Matchmaking one-on-one appointments. The price of this service is $1,250. Small and midsized Florida manufacturers, eligible high tech companies and professional service providers may qualify for a Gold Key Grant, which will offset 100% of the Matchmaking Registration fee for the first company representative. A separate application process will be required for this grant. Participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
The deadline date for Gold Key registration has been extended to January 9, 2018. The deadline to register for the Delegate option is January 26, 2018.
Contact: Alejandra Henao | Enterprise Florida Inc. | ahenao@enterpriseflorida.com
Expo Lighting America 2018
February 27 - March 1, 2018 | Mexico City, Mexico
Expo Lighting America (ELA) is the annual meeting where designers, architects, large consumers, government representatives and lighting lovers acquire first-hand experience of the trends and innovations in design and technology that enhance their knowledge and inspire new creations. ELA 2017 hosted 88 exhibitors and over 13,000 attendees. Consider exhibiting at ELA 2018 to find new buyers and suppliers, and learn about new technologies, products, and trends in the market.
In partnership with our office in Mexico City, Enterprise Florida can provide one-on-one assistance to Florida exhibitors such as logistics support, sector briefings, arranging meetings with potential distributors, and translation services. EFI is also offering Target Sector Trade Show Grants to qualified Florida companies to cover 50% of the cost of the exhibition booth, up to $6,000! Contact Ana Arroyo at EFI Mexico regarding exhibiting, or click here for additional information about trade grants.
Contact: Ana Arroyo, Director | EFI – Mexico City Office | enterprisefloridamexico@negocios-internacionales.net
Expo ANTAD & Alimentaria México 2018
March 6 - 8, 2018 | Guadalajara, Mexico
Expo ANTAD & Alimentaria México 2018 is the most relevant International Food & Drinks trade show in Mexico. Last year, 55,000 international visitors and 2,200 exhibitors from 32 countries gathered for Promotion, Business, Networking, Innovation, Meetings, Showcookings, Taste and Parings, Conferences, Seminars, and more. Imports of food and drinks products are expected to grow by 23% and exports by 26% in 2017. Consumption could increase by more than 20% during the period 2013 - 2017 according to Business Monitor. Don’t miss the opportunity to tap into this growing market!
In partnership with our office in Mexico City, Enterprise Florida can provide one-on-one assistance to Florida exhibitors such as logistics support, sector briefings, arranging meetings with potential distributors, and translation services. EFI is also offering Target Sector Trade Show Grants to qualified Florida companies to cover 50% of the cost of the exhibition booth, up to $6,000! Contact Ana Arroyo at EFI Mexico regarding exhibiting, or click here for additional information about trade grants.
Contact: Ana Arroyo, Director | EFI – Mexico City Office | enterprisefloridamexico@negocios-internacionales.net
Logistic Summit & Expo 2018
March 21 - 22, 2018 | Mexico City, Mexico
Held in Mexico City, the 10th Annual Logistic Summit & Expo 2018 is the most important business meeting for the supply chain in Mexico and Central America. Discover its potential to develop branding, customer loyalty and networking opportunities in the logistics market. The 2016 Summit & Expo hosted more than 13,000 visitors with more than 800 executives and 25 chambers, institutions and specialized media supporting the event. Your company will join more than 300 exhibitors to present your products and services, generate new contacts and close business deals on-site!
In partnership with our office in Mexico City, Enterprise Florida can provide one-on-one assistance to Florida exhibitors such as logistics support, sector briefings, arranging meetings with potential distributors, and translation services. EFI is also offering Target Sector Trade Show Grants to qualified Florida companies to cover 50% of the cost of the exhibition booth, up to $6,000! Contact Ana Arroyo at EFI Mexico regarding exhibiting, or click here for additional information about trade grants.
Contact: Ana Arroyo, Director | EFI – Mexico City Office | enterprisefloridamexico@negocios-internacionales.net
EXPOFARMA 2018
April 18 - 20, 2018 | Mexico City, Mexico
The Mexican Pharmaceutical Association invites you to the 47th Annual EXPOFARMA 2018, held at the World Trade Center in Mexico City. EXPOFARMA is the only business forum in the region where exhibitors have the opportunity to be in direct contact with more than 8,000 professionals from the Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Cosmetic, Food, Medical Devices, Hospital, Pharmacy and Clinical Analysis industries. You will have the opportunity to exhibit your products or services to visitors of national and foreign companies, help them find solutions to their needs, learn about new technologies, and establish a foothold in this growing market.
In partnership with our office in Mexico City, Enterprise Florida can provide one-on-one assistance to Florida exhibitors such as logistics support, sector briefings, arranging meetings with potential distributors, and translation services. EFI is also offering Target Sector Trade Show Grants to qualified Florida companies to cover 50% of the cost of the exhibition booth, up to $6,000! Contact Ana Arroyo at EFI Mexico regarding exhibiting, or click here for additional information about trade grants.
Contact: Ana Arroyo, Director | EFI – Mexico City Office | enterprisefloridamexico@negocios-internacionales.net
Expo Seguridad Mexico 2018
April 24 - 26, 2018 | 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. The 2017 iteration hosted nearly 16,000 attendees – nearly 10,000 more than the 2007 show – and 346 exhibitors. Exhibiting your products and/or solutions at the most complete security trade fair in Latin America will let you connect directly with buyers, distributors, retailers and partners while building business relationships for long-term success in the region.
In partnership with our office in Mexico City, Enterprise Florida can provide one-on-one assistance to Florida exhibitors such as logistics support, sector briefings, arranging meetings with potential distributors, and translation services. EFI is also offering Target Sector Trade Show Grants to qualified Florida companies to cover 50% of the cost of the exhibition booth, up to $6,000! Contact Ana Arroyo at EFI Mexico regarding exhibiting, or click here for additional information about trade grants.
Contact: Ana Arroyo, Director | EFI – Mexico City Office | enterprisefloridamexico@negocios-internacionales.net
Hospitalar 2018
May 22 - 25, 2018 | São Paulo, Brazil
Hospitalar is the most important health fair in Brazil and Latin America. Hospitalar 2017 attracted over 90,000 visitors from 54 nations, including 1,500 foreign buyers. Eighty percent of these visitors were from other South American countries. They came from 11 Brazilian states, representing 745 municipalities. Distributors/representatives and hospitals (clinical directors) continue to be the largest group of professional visitors.
Enterprise Florida, Inc. has secured space for a Florida section. Individual 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. Please let EFI know if you wish to receive more details on this opportunity.
Contact: Michael Schiffhauer | Enterprise Florida Inc. | mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
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CEBIT 2018
June 11 - 15, 2018 | Hannover, Germany
Experience the new CEBIT! CEBIT has been reinvented to boldly position itself as a lead-generating powerhouse for the digital economy. In 2017, more than 3,000 exhibitors from 70 countries and over 200,000 visitors gathered in Hannover, Germany for the five- day show. In 2018, movers, shakers and development representatives from IoT, M2M, ERP, consumer electronics, software and mobile solutions will promote, learn, network and sell right alongside companies in new and rapidly evolving technology spaces such as cybersecurity, blockchain, autonomous vehicles, immersive technologies and AI. Florida companies interested in entering or expanding in the international marketplace can benefit from global reach at this trade fair in the heart of Europe.
Enterprise Florida has secured exhibit space for Florida companies to showcase their products and services at CEBIT 2018.
Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show. Please let EFI know if you wish to receive more details on this opportunity.
Contact: Andrea Moore | Enterprise Florida Inc. | amoore@enterpriseflorida.com
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PSLO Mission to Senegal and the Gambia
January 21 - 26, 2018 | Dakar, Senegal and Banjul, Gambia
The World Bank Private Sector Liaison Officers (PSLO) Network invites you to a mission to Senegal & the Gambia. The mission will be an occasion to learn how the projects of the multilateral development banks (MDB) are implemented in the field and how businesses can take advantage of these opportunities.
Participants attending the mission can expect: General introduction on both countries’ economy and main economic sectors; Workshops based on the participants’ sector of activity and on the projects financed by the MDB; B2Bs, organized by the commercial representatives of each participating PSLO’s country; Networking opportunities amongst the participants of the participating countries with the eye on partnerships in Cameroon. Program details and an agenda will be available soon.
Contact: Johan Malin | Belgian PSLO from Flanders Investment & Trade | johan.malin@fitagency.be
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Automechanika Riyadh
February 5 - 7, 2018 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The leading trade fair for the complete automotive aftermarket and service industry is Automechanika Riyadh. This event takes place every two years and is organized in partnership with Saudi-based Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE). This is the 16th global installment of Automechanika, the world’s most successful automotive aftermarket trade fair brand. The Saudi market shows a strong growth potential in Riyadh, by providing trade visitors and exhibitors direct access to the largest automotive aftermarket in the middle east. Thousands of key decision makers will network, discover and source the latest products and innovations at this event. For full information, please visit www.automechanikariyadh.com.
Enterprise Florida is offering Target Sector Trade Show Grants to qualified Florida companies to cover 50% of the cost of the exhibition booth, up to $6,000! Click here for additional information.
Contact: Caitlin Clements | Messe Frankfurt Inc. | caitlin.clements@usa.messefrankfurt.com
Webinar: Using Videos to Support International Sales
February 14, 2018 | 11:00 a.m. EST (10:00 a.m. CST)
Get expert advice from this free webinar on how to use videos to support your international sales team. Boost your exports with localized websites, social media and video. From client testimonials to product descriptions – use videos to grow your sales, brands and business online globally.
Contact: Samatha Soffici | IBT Online | ss@ibt.onl
Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic
March 6 - 11, 2018 | Santo Domingo & Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Trade Mission to the Dominican Republic is hosted by the International, Business, Tourism & Development Federation Inc. The Trade Mission will feature exhibitions, roundtables, product presentations, conferences and workshops. This is an opportunity to directly connect with buyers and sellers in a variety of commercial sectors; that are interested in bidding or purchasing goods and services. If you are unable to attend the mission, there is an option to send catalogs and other printed materials.
Contact: Pedro Diaz Ballester | Dominican Intl Business & Tourism Federation, Inc. | pdb@floridalatinamericafederation.us
ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting
April 2 - 6, 2018 | Miami, Florida
The Florida International Bankers Association in collaboration with the Banking Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce invite you to the highly-anticipated ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting to be held at the Intercontinental Miami from April 2-6, 2018. This two-day flagship event will bring together 500+ of the most influential trade finance experts, banking professionals, business leaders, lawyers and government officials from over 65 countries to debate the critical issues affecting the trade finance industry.
Contact: Karina Zayas | Florida International Bankers Association | kzayas@fiba.net
China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) 2018 - Corporate Executive Office Program
April 11 - 14, 2018 | Shangai, China
The Corporate Executive Office (CEO) at the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) is a program designed to offer small and medium sized companies a low cost method of exhibiting at a trade show. The CEO is a specific area on the trade show floor (within the USA Pavilion) that is subdivided into meeting space, business center, and small lounge/seating area. The space will include a table, four chairs, complimentary internet access, a semi-private meeting space, a shared office center with receptionist and hospitality service, pre-show promotion across China, on-site bilingual assistant to help navigate CMEF experience, and travel/logistics guidance. The registration deadline is rolling until filled (only 12 spots available).
Contact: Sandra Campbell | U.S. Commercial Service | Sandra.Campbell@trade.gov or 727-893-3738
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Additional Resources
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Florida Export Directory
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Florida Export Guide
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