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International Trade Events Newsletter                                          June 26, 2019
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Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International Trade Events Newsletter!

Announcement

Upcoming Enterprise Florida Events

Trade Events Supported by EFI International Offices


Click to see upcoming Partner Trade Events

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

Announcement
 

Florida Directory of Consulates, Bi-National Chambers and Sister Cities


Enterprise Florida is pleased to present the 2019 Directory of Florida Consulates, Bi-National Chambers of Commerce and Sister Cities in Florida. The Directory is designed to provide Florida companies interested in international business – as well as the state’s trade and economic development organizations – with country-specific contacts to facilitate doing business with that country. Here you will find information about Florida’s 127 Consular offices, 74 Bi-National Chambers, and 264 Sister Cities.


Enterprise Florida Trade Events

Sydney International Boat Show
August 1 - 5, 2019 | Sydney, Australia


Enterprise Florida in conjunction with the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association, invites Florida’s marine industry to exhibit within the USA Pavilion at the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS). SIBS is the largest boat show in the southern hemisphere, and caters to 60,000 visitors annually. A limited number of 9-SQM booths within the USA Pavilion are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 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



(New)
Defense & Security Equipment International (DSEI)
September 10 - 13, 2019 | London, United Kingdom


Now entering its twentieth year, DSEI connects governments, national armed forces, industry thought leaders and the global defense & security supply chain on an unrivaled scale. DSEI hosts over 40 international pavilions, each providing a regional hub of defense and security ingenuity. The size and scale of these pavilions reflects the renewed importance of defense spending for countries around the world. 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




Gulfood Manufacturing 2019
October 29 - 31, 2019 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates


Gulfood Manufacturing is the region’s largest food and beverage processing industry event. Companies in any of the following food and beverage processing sectors are encouraged to attend: ingredients, processing, packaging, supply chain solutions, automation & controls, printing & labeling, and warehousing. Turnkey booth packages or space only packages are offered within the USA Pavilion for Florida companies. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.

Contact: Joseph Bell | Enterprise Florida, Inc. | jbell@enterpriseflorida.com



Dubai Airshow 2019
November 17 - 21, 2019 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates


The 2017 Dubai Airshow was the 15th edition since the show began in the late 80’s. Dubai and the wider region have changed rapidly in the past 31 years; the ancient trade route of the Middle East has modernized at an unrivaled pace to become not only a crucial logistical hub, but also one of the world’s fastest growing aerospace regions. Last year, the event saw a record number of trade visitors and more than 1,200 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, illustrating the unmatched diversity that the Dubai Airshow provides. Enterprise Florida has secured space for a Florida Pavilion. Space is limited and sold on a first-come, first-served 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



Medica 2019
November 18 - 21, 2019 | Düsseldorf, Germany


MEDICA is the premier global Life Sciences/Medical trade show. Many of Florida’s top medical companies will promote their goods and services from the Florida Pavilion for the 25th consecutive year. Enterprise Florida has secured space for a Florida Pavilion and individual booths are being offered for Florida companies to co-exhibit within the pavilion. Space is limited and will be sold on a first-come, first served basis. 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 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



Marine Equipment Trade Show
November 19 - 20, 2019 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands


The Marine Equipment Trade Show is the world's largest trade exhibition of marine equipment, materials, systems and technologies. It is the only international B2B exhibition for the marine leisure industry, and serves as a platform for innovation, market developments and networking. Several exhibition options are available via pavilions hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association, RAI Amsterdam North America and U.S. Superyacht Association. 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



(New)
Arab Health 2020
January 27 - 30, 2020 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates


Join Enterprise Florida at Arab Health – the largest healthcare event for the Middle East. Over 5,000 exhibitors utilize this show as a launch platform for new healthcare-related products and services. Enterprise Florida has secured space for a Florida Pavilion at this show with individual booths available for companies to exhibit and gain exposure to one of the fastest-growing healthcare markets in the world. 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




Trade Events Supported by EFI International Offices

Enterprise Florida’s international offices can provide assistance to Florida companies participating in the following events.

August 27 - 29, 2019 | São Paulo, Brazil

The Smarter E South America, LATAM‘s innovation hub for the new energy world, unites renewable energy professionals from Brazil, the U.S. and the world to discuss and develop the empowerment of new energy solutions. It is the ideal venue to display your innovative products and services in the solar, energy storage, energy management and e-mobility sectors. The Smarter E South America comprises exhibitions, conferences, forums, workshops and other events offering exhibitors, visitors and partners alike a chance to discuss visions and pioneering concepts surrounding the modern energy industry. The U.S. Commercial Service in Brazil is coordinating a U.S. Pavilion. U.S. companies interested in being part of the pavilion will benefit from special rates and the support from the U.S. government. The EFI Brazil Office will be on-site to facilitate meetings and provide logistics support to Florida companies. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.

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




The Green Expo 2019

September 3 - 5, 2019 | Mexico City, Mexico

The Green Expo is Latin America's premier event for cutting-edge, sustainable solutions and technologies.  The Green Expo continues to unite industries interested in economically sustainable development through a Circular Economy with Zero Waste, extending the current framework of knowledge and business exchange. Exhibitor options include 3m x 3m packages or raw space. 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. Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show.

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




Partner Trade Events
 Seminars and Workshops
 
Expanding Florida's Life Science Sector Abroad Webinar - (New)
June 27, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. EST

Organizer: Florida Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Dan Tapia | DTapia@FLChamber.com

After years of strong and coordinated efforts, Florida has firmly established itself as a true hub for the life sciences. Join the Florida Chamber of Commerce for their next Global Florida Webinar, to learn about the opportunities in the United Kingdom - Florida's largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This month's program will also feature details on tools and opportunities to participate in Medica, one of the world's largest life science trade shows, this November in Germany.

Doing Business in the Indian State of Maharashtra - (New)
June 28, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. EST

Organizer: U.S. Commercial Service
Contact: Megan Hyndam | Megan.Hyndman@trade.gov

Join the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Indian State of Maharashtra for a free webinar on doing business in the State of Maharashtra. Learn why Maharashtra is an attractive market for U.S. companies across a range of industries and gain expert insight about Maharashtra’s business climate and economic development priorities.


 
How to Sell Online in Canada Webinar - (New)
June 27, 2019 | 11:00 a.m. EST

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

Your website is the best way to reach Canadian business prospects, but can your website do the job? Join IBT Online for a free webinar to explore the Canadian online environment, review the online strategies of successful exporters and find out what you need to get the best online presence in Canada.


 

Conferences
 
Discover Global Markets: Powering & Building the Middle East & Africa
September 30 - October 2, 2019 | Houston, Texas

Organizer: U.S. Commercial Service & Houston District Export Council
Contact: Nyamusi Igambi | Nyamusi.Igambi@trade.gov

Discover Global Markets offers B2G and B2B matchmaking meetings to connect U.S. businesses with market intelligence, potential business opportunities, and vetted buyers from Middle East & Africa markets. Meet one-on-one with buyers and government officials from Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other markets in the Middle East & Africa looking for U.S. suppliers and partners.


2019 Council of the Americas Symposium and BRAVO Business Awards - (New)
October 25, 2019 | Miami, Florida

Organizer: Council of the Americas
Contact: Cyndi Balladares | cballadares@as-coa.org

The Council of the Americas Symposium is a full-day business conference, which convenes 500 top minds, including a diverse range of innovative business and government influencers, entrepreneurs, humanitarians, and industry pioneers. Following the Symposium, the BRAVO Business Awards black-tie gala will recognize the exemplary leadership of individuals and organizations in Latin America, whose notable contributions are improving the lives of others and inspiring generations of changemakers.

42nd Annual Join Meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan & Japan-U.S. Southeast Associations
October 20 - 23, 2019 | Savannah, Georgia

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

This year's program will include remarks and presentations by top business and government leaders, representing the most significant aspects of the economic relationship as well as ties of tourism, education, culture and friendship between Japan and the seven Southeast U.S. member states. Additionally, the respective governors of each of the member states, and senior Japanese business and government leaders and special guest speakers are expected to participate.  

Air Cargo Americas 2019 - (New)
October 29 - October 31, 2019 | Miami, Florida

Organizer: World Trade Center Miami
Contact: World Trade Center Miami | 305-871-7910

Air Cargo Americas will bring together top executives from all sectors of the aviation and logistics industries for the exchange  of views and experiences to enhance the growth of the cargo industry. Topics will include security, regional consolidation, manufacturer and shipper needs in high growth cargo, trade facilitation, improving productivity, speed and service quality, responding to market changes and demands from shippers, consolidators and forwarders, and controlling costs while streamlining customer services.



The 19th Annual OWIT International Conference: Year of the Woman
October 23 - 25, 2019 | Orlando & Tampa, Florida

Organizer: The Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade (TBOWIT)
Organizer: Christyna Doege | cdoege@Tampaport.com

This conference will feature a robust program of interesting and informational speakers, followed by a late afternoon harbor tour of Port Tampa Bay. The conference will conclude with a delightful evening at TBOWIT’s Annual Awards Dinner. Topics for discussion include global business practices, leadership, and empowerment.
 

Trade Shows and Exhibitions
 
Expo USA 360 - (New)
(Trade Grants Available)
August 27 - 28, 2019 | Guayaquil, Ecuador

Organizer: AMCHAM Guayaquil
Contact: Jenny Jarrin | jjarrin@amchamgye.org.ec
               Martha Paola Pena | mppena@amchamgye.org.ec

The third of edition of Expo USA 360 focuses on analyzing trends, opportunities, and challenges for bilateral business and investments between Ecuador and the United States. The event will feature a conference, business matchmaking meetings, and trade show.




 Trade Missions

Export Sales Mission to The Netherlands
November 14 - 15, 2019 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
(Trade Grants Available)

Organizer: Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation
Contact: Maxwell Stewart | maxs@bradentonareaedc.com

The Bradenton Area EDC, in partnership with Enterprise Florida, will lead an Export Sales Mission to the Netherlands for Florida manufacturers and service providers to further trade relations between the U.S. and the Netherlands. The Netherlands holds vast opportunities for Florida companies interested in increasing their footprint in the European market. Small and medium-sized companies may qualify for an Enterprise Florida Gold Key Grant which will offset 100% of the Gold Key Service fee.


Additional Resources
 

Florida Export Directory

Florida Export Directory

 PLATINUM SPONSOR
 
Reed Exhibitions



Florida Export Guide

Florida Export Guide 


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