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Florida International Trade Events Newsletter - July 6, 2016

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Florida International Trade Events Newsletter          July 6, 2016

Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International Trade Events Newsletter!
                                                                  
New and Updated 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
Enterprise Florida is pleased to announce the release of the “2015 Florida International Business Highlights” report. Learn more about what makes international business in Florida such an important economic driver and why you should be globally engaged. We have rankings by country and commodity, growth trends, and analysis by world region along with data on foreign investment in the state. Visit our International Trade Data Center to view Profiles of Florida’s Top 50 Trading Partners as well as Profiles of the Top 50 Markets for Florida-Origin Exports. You can find links for Country Commercial Guides, CIA Factbook, State Department Background Notes, and BBC Country Profiles for each of our top 50 trading partners to guide you through doing business in those countries.

To learn more about how Enterprise Florida can help your company succeed overseas, contact your local trade specialist.
Enterprise Florida Trade Events


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
 
Cannes Yachting Festival 2016

September 6-11, 2016
Cannes, France
Europeans regard the Yachting Festival Cannes (Cannes International Boat Show) as the first boat show of the nautical season. It comes at an ideal time at the close of summer and attracts more than 50,000 boat owners and marine industry distributors looking for the latest in technology, innovation, luxury and performance. Coupled with the magical appeal of the French Riviera, it is no wonder that the show remains the premier boat show in all of Europe.

In 2015, there were 496 exhibitors from 37 countries. In addition to a wide range of marine components and accessories, there were 579 yachts, 103 sailing boats, 38 multihulls and 132 boats over 20 meters in length on display. The show features three distinct exhibition areas offering boat builders, brokers and manufacturers of equipment and specialty items an optimum location. Boat builders and brokers have a further option to display in or out of water.

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

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

Electronica 2016

November 8-11, 2016
Messe München, Germany
Electronica 2016 is the leading international trade fair for electronic components, systems or applications.  Electronica 2016 serves as the benchmark of the electronics industry and attracts
expert knowledge, from developers and company executives.

For Florida technology and electronic component companies, this is your chance to be a part of the largest trade fair in the world. Enterprise Florida has secured space in the U.S. pavilion for companies wishing to exhibit at Electronica 2016. Florida exhibitors can choose from a variety of exhibition booth options that fit your needs.

This show is especially suited for technology companies in:
  • Automotive
  • Electronic displays
  • Embedded systems
  • Semiconductors
  • Test and measurement equipment
  • Sensors
  • Power supplies
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
mstewart@enterpriseflorida.com

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

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Automated Export System Seminar


July 21, 2016
Miami, Florida
The U.S. Commercial Service in South Florida is partnering with the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), port officers from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Department of Homeland Security to offer a seminar on Automated Export System Compliance. Census Bureau officers will cover filing requirements of the Foreign Trade Regulations, how to avoid common penalties and seizure of cargo, how to classify your product by Schedule B number and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), as well as the transition to Automated Commercial Environment. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) officers will highlight export control requirements. Additional topics of discussion include export enforcement, identifying red flags, and the best practices for maintaining compliance. For more information please contact or Martina Echevarria at martina.echevarria@trade.gov or by phone at 305-526-7425 x 26.

ECCN Classification Workshop

July 29, 2016
Melbourne, Florida
 
Come join the Space Coast World Trade Council for a trip made simplified through the sometimes daunting process of  ECCN and commodity classification. Participants will learn how to classify commodities on the CCL (Commerce Control List) to determine licensing, reasons for export control, commodity jurisdiction, ITAR munitions list categories and HTSUS. Actual classification questions from the recent CBP Broker License Exam will be posed to attendees along with real life Commodity Jurisdiction and ECCN look up test cases governing commerce and state licensing as the case may be. This workshop is presented by Bureau of Census and other experts.
 
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The Water Expo (5th Edition)

August 31 - September 1, 2016
Miami, Florida
The Water Expo Trade Show & Conference is where you connect with eastern USA, Florida, Latin American & Caribbean companies in the water industry. Forty countries under one roof will be represented. The conference is for water quality, wastewater, environmental services & irrigation companies. The event showcases cutting-edge technologies, products, services, know-how and educational workshops. For complete information, visit www.TheWaterExpo.com. Contact: Jose A Garcia at mail@TheWaterExpo.com or call 305.412.EXPO (3976) for more information.

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8th International Rubber Glove Conference & Exhibition (IRGCE) 2016

September 6-8, 2016
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The 8th IRGCE 2016 is organized by the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) and co-hosted by the Malaysian Export Promotion Council (MREPC). The event is supported by the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC), Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). IRGCE is the world’s largest exhibition of rubber gloves. It is a must attend event for manufacturers, importers/buyers, financiers, material suppliers, traders/distributors, researchers, investors and consumers in the rubber glove industry.

ProColombia along with the Ministry of Information Technologies and Communications invites you to be part of this exclusive event and explore business and investment opportunities through one-on-one meetings with Colombia’s top companies in Software, IT, Audiovisual and Digital Media, including video games, mobile and web, audiovisual productions and more. More than 100 providers from Colombia will be showcasing their projects, talent and opportunities in prearranged meetings with qualified companies from the United States, Canada and Mexico. For more information call 305-374-3144.

HealthcareBuild Environment Asia (HBE Asia)

September 20-22, 2016
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
HBE Asia is an annual conference, exhibition and networking summit. This summit is designed to be a multi-disciplinary environment that inspires health, construction and technology stakeholders to evoke change for the advancement of a better delivery of healthcare. HBE Asia focuses on the use of technology and the physical environment that positively affects healing and promotes well-being. HBE Asia stakeholders will be presented with insightful strategies, latest updates and opportunities on investments, operations and technologies in hospital and healthcare outside of hospitals to effectively capitalize on the changing healthcare demands in Southeast Asia and ensure preparedness for tomorrow’s healthcare needs. HBE Asia provides businesses opportunities to showcase products & solutions relevant to the in healthcare industry.

Register now as a Florida Delegate for the 39th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast & Southeast U.S. Japan Associations! This prestigious annual event will be held in Tokyo, Japan September 20-22, 2016 at the Imperial Hotel. A senior Florida official (TBA) will lead our Florida Delegation to the 39th Annual Joint Meeting. Senior officials of both Japan and the U.S. will attend; total attendance is projected at approximately 350-400 participants. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy will serve as a keynote speaker this year, and SEUS/Japan is co-organizing with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Consulate General of Japan in Miami and EFI for a Florida-Japan Business Seminar focused on the aerospace/aviation sector, to be held on September 20th from 10 am-2 pm at JETRO headquarters in Tokyo (tentative). Florida Delegation will hold its annual meeting of members the same day from 4:30 – 5:30 pm, immediately prior to a welcome reception for all participating Japan and SEUS delegates. The meeting will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to renew, or develop business ties with Japan’s top business and economic development leaders. For more info, visit us online at www.fl-seusjapan.org
 
ZUCHEX 2016

September 22-25, 2016
Istanbul, Turkey
Taking place from September 22-25, 2016 at the TUYAP Exhibition and Congress Center Istanbul, ZUCHEX 2016 will be the 27th edition of this highly successful series. ZUCHEX will once again provide both manufacturers and suppliers of housewares and gift products, a cost effective forum to make new sales whilst giving retailers, wholesalers and distributors, a unique sourcing opportunity to view and compare those new designs and product innovations which will meet future consumer tastes and boost their future sales. For this particular exhibition, the Ministry of Economy is organizing a "Buyers Mission Program". Companies attending the Mission will get the opportunity to receive briefings, hold bilateral business meetings and attend tours of the production facilities and accommodation. Please download the application form from www.ekonomi.gov.tr or contact miami@economy.gov.tr.
 
20th Americas Food and Beverage Show

September 26-27, 2016
Miami Beach, Florida
The Americas Food & Beverage Show is the Western Hemisphere’s most established and respected food and beverage show, providing unparalleled opportunities to discover new products, ideas and innovations around the world. If you make, manufacture or distribute any products or service for the food and beverage industry, this is your opportunity to get up close and personal with the buyers that you need to meet. With more than 11,500 industry professionals in attendance, you will be only a handshake away from the buyer with the final purchase authority. Enjoy and taste more than 11,000 unique flavors and products from 32 countries around the world celebrating the very best in the food and beverage industry.

The show will include educational seminars, new products showcase, Beverages Pavilion, Florida Pavilion and International Pavilions for Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey and USA.

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