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Florida International Trade Events Newsletter - April 13, 2016




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Florida International Trade Events Newsletter        April 13, 2016

Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International Trade Events Newsletter!
                                                                  
GITEX Technology Week (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
New Partner Trade Events:

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


Programs & Services for Florida Exporters



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Announcements

(New)
Share your World Bank project experience at Discover Global Markets: The Americas
If you are a private sector Florida company that has worked with the World Bank, you are invited to share your experiences from a company perspective during the workshop “Accessing Projects Through Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)” at Discover Global Markets: The Americas. The event will be held in Ft. Lauderdale on June 15-16, 2016 with the actual workshop taking place on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM. To express your interest, please contact Mohmoud Chikh-Ali at Mohmoud.Chikh-Ali@trade.gov.
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.
Enterprise Florida Trade Events


Export Development Trade Mission to Mexico

May 23-26, 2016
Mexico City, Mexico
Delegate Package Option Still Available!

Enterprise Florida is continuing to accept registrations for the Delegate Package. Delegates will have the opportunity to attend all mission events, have access to airport transfers in country when traveling on official mission flights and ground transportation to all mission events. 
For further information, please contact:
Ilona Vega
Enterprise Florida Inc.
ivega@enterpriseflorida.com

Stephanie Pavolini
Enterprise Florida Inc.
spavolini@enterpriseflorida.com

Farnborough International Airshow 2016

July 11-17, 2016
Hampshire, United Kingdom
The Farnborough International Airshow is a global showcase for the aerospace industry and its reputation alone attracts a global audience. For manufacturers, this show is an opportunity to demonstrate the latest and greatest aircraft and engines to prospective customers. For suppliers, having a presence at the show provides an opportunity to showcase products and services to a targeted audience.

Why the Florida Pavilion?
This Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) led trip provides exposure for Florida aviation and aerospace companies representing a diverse range of sectors such as: Space, Civil, Defense, Manufacturing Technology, Rotary and MRO. Exhibiting in the Florida Pavilion is a very effective and efficient way to meet with potential customers and suppliers. EFI has multiple booth package options to choose from, access to private meeting rooms and a lounge area complete with refreshments and a hostess. Your company will be sure to stand out amongst the crowd.

Trade 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.

For further information, please contact:
Paul Mitchell
Enterprise Florida Inc.
pmitchell@enterpriseflorida.com
 
Medical Fair Asia 2016

August 31, 2016 to September 2, 2016
Singapore
Medical Fair Asia is Southeast Asia’s most definitive event for the medical and healthcare industry and will be held at a new venue – the Marina Bay Sands Convention Center in Singapore. Medical Fair Asia is well positioned to be the No.1 procurement stage for industry professionals to experience new and innovative technologies, solutions, products and services. With an anticipated participation of 1,000 exhibitors form 45 countries, 20 national pavilion and country groups and an expected attendance of 15,000 qualified trade buyers and decision makers from across Asia. At this event, new digital healthcare solutions such as remote and wireless healthcare, IT platforms, wearable devices, smarter medicine and healthcare analytics are also expected to be showcased by participating exhibitors. Focused on equipment and supplies for the hospital, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical and rehabilitation sectors, the event continues to raise the overall capabilities and spur the growth of the region’s medical and healthcare sectors to meet the changing demands in both the public and private sectors. Enterprise Florida, Inc. has secured space for a Florida section. Individual booths are being offered for Florida companies to exhibit within the USA Pavilion. Space is limited and will be sold on a first-come, first served basis.

Trade 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.

For further information, please contact:
Michael Schiffhauer
Enterprise Florida Inc.
mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com

SMM Hamburg

September 6-9, 2016
Hamburg, Germany
Enterprise Florida (EFI) is pleased to announce its support for SMM Hamburg. The bi-annual SMM Hamburg is the world’s largest B2B international trade show for the commercial marine industry. In 2014, SMM Hamburg featured over two thousand exhibitors, and fifty thousand visitors. Independent space at SMM Hamburg is virtually sold out however Enterprise Florida is working with the U.S. show organizer to secure space for Florida companies within the USA Pavilion. This is a U.S. Department of Commerce certified event meaning on-site Commerce staff will provide support to all U.S. exhibitors.

Trade 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.

For further information, please contact:
Larry Bernaski
Enterprise Florida Inc.
lbernaski@enterpriseflorida.com
 
SemiCon 2016
Themed Florida Pavilion

September 7-9, 2016
Taipei, Taiwan
Do you want  to showcase your company on the international semiconductor stage with countries like Germany, Holland and Korea? SEMICON Taiwan 2016 annually attracts more than 3,300 attendees representing lithography, 3D IC, advanced packaging, memory, IC design, IoT, MEMS, smart manufacturing, high-tech facility, materials and more. Theme pavilions and country pavilions can provide you with a blueprint for regional markets and new business opportunities for Taiwan’s procurement community.

Enterprise Florida (EFI) will recruit Florida companies to join the first ever Florida pavilion for the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing community. Florida will be the only state in the United States with a themed state pavilion. Contact EFI if your company would like to stand out and participate in the the largest semiconductor show in Asia.
Trade 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.

For further information, please contact:
Max Stewart
Enterprise Florida Inc.
mstewart@enterpriseflorida.com

Andrea Moore
Enterprise Florida Inc.
amoore@enterpriseflorida.com

(New)
GITEX Technology Week

October 16-20, 2016
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Launched in 1981, GITEX is the ICT business gateway to the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia Region (MEASA). Its 36th edition is set to redefine technology for business, with the most global startup movement, new sectors in VR, AR, AI, Wearables, Smart Living and Digital Marketing. In 2015, 4,200 sponsors and exhibitors from 130 countries mingled with 146,000 visitors from 144 countries for gathering and exchanging information on the latest technologies in the many verticals that shape our world. The top five sectors at GITEX are retail, banking & finance, oil & gas, government and education.

Enterprise Florida, Inc. invites you to exhibit in the Enterprise Florida section of the USA Pavilion. Florida exhibitors wishing to have a larger footprint can also opt for a customized space in other section of this gateway show. Negotiated hotel space for Enterprise Florida exhibitors is also available.

Trade 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.

For further information, please contact:
Andrea Moore
Enterprise Florida Inc.
amoore@enterpriseflorida.com

MEDICA 2016

November 14-17, 2016
Dusseldorf, Germany

 
MEDICA, the premiere global Life Sciences/Medical trade show takes place annually in Düsseldorf, Germany. This November 14-17, 2016, many of Florida’s top medical companies will promote their goods and services from the Florida Pavilion for the 21st consecutive year. MEDICA 2015 featured 5,000 exhibitors, two-thirds of them from abroad. The show attracted 130,000 visitors from nearly 120 countries; 40% were from countries other than Germany. In fact, with 500 exhibiting companies from the United States and 45 exhibiting companies from Florida, MEDICA continues to set records. A particularly high percentage of visitors come from overseas markets such as Asia, Australia, North Africa, Latin America, and from Arab countries. MEDICA visitors who attend the show are professionals there to make significant buying decisions.

Trade 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.

For further information, please contact:
Michael Schiffhauer
Enterprise Florida Inc.
mschiffhauer@enterpriseflorida.com
Partner Trade Events

Central America, with a total population of approximately 46 million people and over thirty billion dollar export market, offers opportunities for U.S. goods and services. The Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) facilitates trade, enhances regional integration and promotes transparency between the U.S. and Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic. Central America is a market that presents a great opportunity for companies that are taking its first steps to export its products. 

-  Gain knowledge of the export opportunities under CAFTA-DR.
-  Learn about the right documentation to receive CAFTA-DR preferences.
-  Be aware of the do’s and don’ts when exporting under the agreement.
-  Get an overview of Customs procedures for originating goods.
-  Learn more about the Central American markets.

Agribusiness Miami 2016
(Website in Spanish)

April 27-29, 2016
Miami, Florida
Agribusiness Miami 2016 is an executive-level conference hosted by the San Telmo International Institute. This conference is designed for CEOs, owners, managers of Latin American food companies and related sectors. The conference will feature real-life situations with proven principles and concepts. This approach, used in top executive education institutions, enables participants to review real situations in organizations and to interact with each other on the key issues facing leaders in the current challenging business environment. Seminars will be conducted in Spanish with simultaneous translation available upon request.

The keynote speakers for the conference are Peter Brabeck, CEO of Nestle as well as other leaders from food companies in Latin America including Adrian Iturbide from Avocados México and Daniel Servitje from Bimbo.


(New)
ACE is the Place for Filing Export Declarations

April 29, 2016
 Melbourne, Florida
All exporters, freight forwarders, 3PL's and brokers will be required to file EEI (Electronic Export Information) via the customs ACE ( Automated Commercial Environment) portal by the end of April 2016. AES Direct and AES PCLink filings will no longer be accepted (referred to as the legacy system). Industry and government experts will be on hand to walk participants through the enabling process in this streamlined program from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on the beautiful Florida Space Coast. For further information contact (321) 373-2047 or Harry Brown of Harris Corporation (321) 729-2722 or Kevin Santos of Santos International (321) 806-0552. Space is filling up fast. The program fee is $150 and a copy of the Census flyer can be e mailed to interested parties or found on itdm.outreach@census.gov.

Brazil eCommerce Virtual Product Pitch

Last Week of April
Virtual
The U.S. Department of Commerce is organizing the first ever Brazilian “Virtual Product Pitch” session connecting U.S. companies with leading Brazilian eCommerce platforms and distributors. Companies that apply have the opportunity to tap into the rapidly growing eCommerce industry, get company recognition in the market and receive input from decision makers who understand product trends and success factors. No travel necessary due to the virtual nature of this event. Space is limited to ten U.S. companies.

International Heritage Day

May 19, 2016
Orlando, Florida
Join the World Trade Center Orlando for entertainment, food and networking in celebration of international cultures for the 24th Annual International Heritage Day. The event is free to the public.
 
China Import Expo

May 19-21, 2016
Kunshan, China
The China Import Expo is the largest and most diverse annual trade show in China for international attendees and exhibitors. All industries are welcome. Participants will benefit from a booth presence, matchmaking sessions, networking and access to the Chinese market. The World Trade Center Orlando is offering companies several exclusive package options for the expo. An additional six day package option is available that is a high level, in-depth executive tour of Shanghai and Beijing from May 22 - 27, 2016. This includes visitation and meeting at China's largest trade center, the Beijing International Trade Center.

(New)
32nd Annual Latin American Conference on Foreign Trade

May 22-24, 2016
Miami, Florida
The 32nd Annual Trade Latin American Congress, CLACE, is an important event where approximately 300 bankers from Latin America, North America and Europe will convene to discuss operational techniques, trends, regulations and other matters related to the development of foreign trade. This event also provides an excellent opportunity to engage in business meetings that aim to increase relations between the participating financial institutions. This event is organized by the Latin American Federation of Banks, FELABAN International Bankers Association of Florida, FIBA, and the Latin American Trade Committee, CLACE.
 
(New)
CPhI Istanbul-Trade Exhibition and Congress for Pharmaceuticals

June 1-3, 2016
Istanbul, Turkey
For the third consecutive year, Istanbul will host the most important pharma gathering in the region for you to meet suppliers, as well as to build new partnerships and gather insight on the market. CPhI Istanbul, and its co-located events, bring together local Turkish and regional drug manufacturers with global suppliers of raw materials, machinery, packaging solutions and contract services. The event gathers over 200 exhibitors and attracts more than 4,000 attendees from the region looking for suppliers and manufacturing partners to bring cost-competitive pharmaceuticals to their individual markets. This event is organized by the UBM and Republic of Turkey Ministry of Economy.

37th Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce

June 6-9, 2016
Coral Gables, Florida
CAMACOL cordially invites you to the 37th Annual Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the 6th Miami Media and Film Market Event. Exhibit your products and services, tap into the film industry and access international markets by interacting with companies from South and Central America, Europe and the Caribbean. The trade-show booth includes: one table, three chairs, pipe and drapes, a company sign, electricity, WiFi, business matchmaking sessions, and free parking. You will also have access to the daily networking receptions to be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the expo from 5:00pm –8:00pm. For more information on exhibiting and purchasing a booth, or participating as a Corporate Sponsor please contact Betty Gradera at (305) 642-3870 ext. 202. Email: bettyg@camacol.org Florida based minority companies may participate complimentary. Space is limited and on a first come first serve basis. 

FDIB Latin American Pacific Alliance

June 12-24, 2016
Lima & Cusco, Peru & Medellin, Colombia
The University of Miami Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) is pleased to announce the 2016 Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB)-Latin American Pacific Alliance Program, to be held from June 12-24th. This program, open to faculty, business professionals, and PhD students, focuses on the business opportunities and challenges in Peru and Colombia, two of Latin America’s fastest growing economies.

Participants will discuss each country’s social and economic processes with public, private and academic leaders; visit companies in the agribusiness, financial, healthcare and resource management sectors, among others; explore unique cultural and tourist sites; and meet with peers from leading Universities and businesses.

Discover Global Markets - The Americas

June 15-16, 2016
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Join the U.S. Commercial Service, the South Florida District Export Council and Enterprise Florida for Discover Global Markets: The Americas, the premier international business conference for U.S. executives. This conference is designed to help U.S. businesses take advantage of establish and emerging export opportunities in the Americas.

At Discover Global Markets The Americas you will:
  • Meet one-on-one with U.S. Commercial Diplomats from the following countries: Argentina, Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru.
  • Participate in Dynamic Panel sessions on refining your export strategy.
  • Network with trade experts, industry pros and fellow exporters.

Latin Auto Parts Expo

June 15-17, 2016
Panama City, Republic of Panama
The Latin Auto Parts Expo is the leading auto parts show in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Expo provides manufacturers and distributors direct access to the OEM, replacement parts, aftermarket parts, automotive re-manufactured parts and tuning markets in a warm and personal setting that forges long lasting commercial and personal relationships. At the Latin Auto Parts Expo you have the opportunity to connect directly to auto part dealers in Central and South America and the Caribbean to expand your market. Visitor admission is free for all auto part industry members.

(New)
SAVBOR Fine Food & Wine Trade Exhibition

June 22-23, 2016
Miami, Florida
SAVBOR Fine Food & Wine Exhibition is an annual event where more than 100 top quality food products and beverages are exhibited. Characterized by the highest specialization in product quality, and focused on the needs of the food and wine industry, SAVBOR is the best showcase that brings together producers and industry professionals who are seeking immense exposure and expanding trade relations. SAVBOR participation is intended mainly to those manufacturers of quality products and delicatessen wishing to export their products to the United States, South America and the Caribbean, taking advantage of the strategic location of Miami as a platform for achieving their objective. This event is organized by the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce.

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