Trade Events Calendar

The U.S. Department of Commerce assists companies interested in participating in a variety of international trade programs designed to increase export sales.   Among these are the following:

DOMESTIC TRADE SHOWS – International Buyer Program

International Buyer Program (IBP) benefits U.S. companies that exhibit at domestic trade shows.   Companies are able to display their products and/or services to foreign buyers without having to travel abroad. The Commercial Service establishes an International Business Center at domestic shows where foreign buyers are welcomed and representatives of U.S. companies are given export counseling.

TRADE FAIRS – Trade Fair Certification Program

Trade Fair Certification (TFC) is a cooperative arrangement between private sector show organizers and the U.S. government to increase U.S. exports and expand U.S. participation in trade shows abroad. This program provides endorsement by the Department of Commerce, show-related services to organizers, confirmation of market viability, matchmaking services and coordination of events to recruit and promote a U.S. Pavilion at selected foreign trade shows. These shows have between ten and over 3,000 U.S. exhibitors and host thousands of potential buyers and visitors.

TRADE MISSIONS – Commercial Service Trade Missions Program

Sponsored throughout the year to various regions of the world, trade missions introduce U.S. small and medium-sized companies to business partners in target markets abroad that have strong potential for U.S. goods and services.  These trade missions are often dedicated to specific industries or markets.  U.S. Government-sponsored trade missions offer a great promotion potential at a relatively low cost.  A government official escorts a group of five to ten U.S. companies to one or more foreign markets where they are provided a schedule of meetings with potential foreign agents, distributors and/or joint-venture partners. Meetings may also take place with in-country government and regulatory officials, depending on the scope of the trade mission. For a complete list of upcoming trade missions, visit:  http://www.ita.doc.gov/doctm/tmcal.html

INTERNATIONAL CATALOG EXHIBITION PROGRAM

International Catalog Exhibition Program (ICEP) works in partnership with state economic development agencies to help U.S. companies gain international market exposure for their products and/or services, and to identify potential customers and trading partners.   The program allows U.S. companies to promote their products and/or services without leaving their offices.  EPS and partnering states send staff to a wide range of international markets to display product literature and collect trade leads for U.S. companies.

For a complete listing of Trade Events, go to: http://www.export.gov/comm_svc/eps_events060603.html

For more information about Export Promotion Services – Trade Events List, Contact:         
Export Promotion Services
U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service
International Trade Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave., N.W. Suite 2810
Washington, D.C. 20230
Telephone: 202-482-6220
Fax: 202-482-2526
NBurnham@mail.doc.gov

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