Florida International Trade Events- Newsletter - July 20, 2016

Florida International Trade Events Newsletter          July 20, 2016 Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International Trade Events Newsletter!                                                                    New Announcements 2016 Florida Export Resource Guide New Enterprise Florida Events Exhibiting at Electronica (Webinar) New World Bank PSLO Events Agriculture Sector Mission (Washington D.C. and Chicago) New and Updated Partner Trade Events 2016 SMART Community Exchange U.S. Global Summit (Orlando, Florida) 39th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast and Southeast U.S. Japan Association (Toyko, Japan) 4th Annual Private Wealth Latin America & The Caribbean Forum (Miami, Florida) Trade, Investment and Business Development Mission to Nigeria (Benin City and Abuja, Nigeria) Events are listed in order by date. Please contact individual event organizers for additional information. Programs & Services for Florida Exporters Enterprise Florida, Inc. Export Marketing Plan Program Exporting Assistance Calendar of Events Florida Export Directory Florida Export Guide Florida Trade Offices International Offices Trade Grants World Bank Opportunities  Platinum Member Sponsor   To be added to our Trade Events mailing list please click here. Announcements (New) 2016 Florida Export Resource Guide Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) recently launched the 2016 Florida Export Guide in a magazine-style format with a focus on helping Florida companies connect with global markets through exporting. The Guide provides Florida small and medium-sized businesses with key resources for exporting, including a directory of contacts, websites, best practices and other helpful information. The 2016 Florida Export Guide is an indispensable tool for companies who are new-to-export as well as seasoned exporters. To receive a copy of the Guide, visit your local Florida trade office or download the digital version, which is available in both English and Spanish. To view the full press release, click here. Enterprise Florida Trade Events   (Save the Date) Exhibiting at Electronica Webinar August 10, 2016 Time TBD Make Electronica work for you! 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. Representatives from Enterprise Florida and Messe Munchen will provide valuable information regarding exhibiting at the show and how companies can apply for a grant to offset exhibition expenses. For further information, please contact: Max Stewart Enterprise Florida Inc. mstewart@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   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 World Bank PSLO Events (New) Agriculture Sector Mission November 14-16, 2016 Washington D.C. November 17, 2016 Chicago, Illinois The World Bank's Private Sector Liaison Officers (PSLO) Network invites you to participate in a joint mission involving companies from Canada, United States, Austria, Spain and other countries on an agriculture sector focused mission to the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank and Millennium Challenge Corporation in Washington, DC from November 14th – 16th, 2016 with an optional day in Chicago on November 17th, 2016. The mission is intended for private sector, both suppliers and consultants, interested in learning about business opportunities in the agriculture sector funded by the World Bank Group, Inter-American Development Bank, Millennium Challenge Corporation and the Asian Development Bank. This is a unique opportunity to network with companies and potential partners from around the world and at the same time, learn about opportunities in the environmental sector from the World Bank and other institutions. For further information, please contact: Kristy Kunimoto Government of Alberta, Canada kristy.kunimoto@gov.ab.ca Partner Trade Events 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.   (New) 2016 SMART Community Exchange U.S. Global Summit August 19, 2016 Orlando, Florida Whether you are an expert or new to SMART Community Development, SMART Tech or CLEAN Tech, you'll leave this event ready for action! You will come face-to-face with those that are succeeding in SMART Community Development projects and you'll be directly connected to business and funding opportunities. Sessions will include information about international smart communities, lessons learned, access to funding, investing in innovation, partner projects, marketing innovation and import and export.   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. 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.   Colombia Bring It On: IT, Digital Media & Audio Visual Business Matchmaking Forum September 8-9, 2016 Hollywood, Florida 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. (Updated) 39th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast and Southeast U.S.-Japan Association September 20-22, 2016 Tokyo, Japan Register now as a Florida Delegate to 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. 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 a Florida-Japan Business Workshop with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Consulate General of Japan in Miami and EFI focused on the aerospace/aviation sector, to be held on September 20th from 10 am-2 pm at JETRO headquarters in Tokyo. Florida Delegation will hold its annual meeting of members the same day from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. 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. (New) 4th Annual Private Wealth Latin America & The Caribbean Forum October 18-19, 2016 Miami, Florida The 4th Annual Private Wealth Latin America and the Caribbean Forum in Miami is the leading meeting for family offices, wealth managers, private banks and asset managers in the region and the flagship meeting of the private wealth series. The Private Wealth Latin America and the Caribbean Forum is a two-day summit providing updated peer education on asset allocation, asset protection, private client management, offshore structuring, tax, trust and estate planning. More than 500 attendees including experts on the private client landscape from around Latin America and the Caribbean, with more than 30 countries represented, including more than 100 members of a world class speaker faculty are expected to attend the event.   (New) Trade, Investment and Business Development Mission to Nigeria February 15-25, 2017 Benin City and Abuja, Nigeria The Trade, Investment and Business Development Mission to Nigeria is designed to increase investment opportunities, business networking and bi-lateral trade activities between the Miami-Dade County community and the Nigerian people. The mission is coordinated in concert with the Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce, the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce, the Africa Trade Development Center (ATDC) with support from the office of Economic Development & International Trade, Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources and Miami-Dade County. The mission is expected to facilitate development in both public and private (agriculture, energy, mining, telecommunications, construction & engineering, transportation, waste management) sectors in the South Florida community and Nigeria. The deadline to register is September 2, 2016.

New report says physical and 'predictable' jobs are at risk...

...of automation; AI experts respond

McKinsey & Co. released a report showing which jobs are susceptible to automation. Here are the takeaways, and what some AI experts think.

With robots helping in hospitals, schools, restaurants, and even on cruise ships, it seems that there are few industries that won't feel the impact of automation. But whether human jobs will be replaced by machines is still a complex question, and it is still too early to know how human jobs will be impacted in the age of AI.

A new report released by McKinsey & Co. on Friday attempts to shed more light on the issue. The key takeaway? "Predictable" jobs are most at risk of becoming automated.

The report, which draws from data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, looks at more than 2,000 work activities across 800 occupations. It's a follow up from a report released in the fall of 2015.

In this report, McKinsey looks at "the technical feasibility, using currently demonstrated technologies, of automating three groups of occupational activities: those that are highly susceptible, less susceptible, and least susceptible to automation."

In addition, the research examines employment areas "where robots and other machines are most—and least—likely to serve as substitutes in activities humans currently perform." It also provides some caveats for the results, including the impact of natural language processing technology.

The "predictability" of jobs in manufacturing, food service and accommodations, and retailing, makes them most susceptible to automation "based on technical considerations alone," the report said.

However, it's important to note that "just because an activity can be automated doesn't mean that it will be," the report said. Automating a task also has to consider how cost-effective the solution is.

AI experts have been struggling with the question of which jobs will or will not be automated as technology advances. Several AI experts believe that this report, which gives some nuance to a complicated question, is a step in the right direction.

Toby Walsh, AI professor at The University of New South Wales, believes that although the report reaches similar conclusions to previous predictions on automation, it is more thorough.

"It's really hard to look into the future and predict precise numbers," said Walsh.

Walsh said he had "no confidence" in the widely-sourced Oxford report, which said that 47% of jobs will be automated. "The future is too uncertain to be able to quantify it down to single digit precision. What people should take away is that a significant fraction of jobs are at risk of automation.

Still, Walsh said it's important to remember that even if 47% of jobs become automated, "it does not mean 47% of people being unemployed," since we aren't counting new jobs being created.

Vincent Conitzer, professor of computer science at Duke University, said he "commend[s] them for their main point: That it is not a yes/no question whether each particular job gets automated; rather parts of jobs will be automated and this will change the remainder of the job."

However, he also said that dividing jobs into percentages of time spent on activities and assessing likelihood of automation "can be misleading" because there are often "important interactions between these activities."

Conitzer gave an example about a data collector realizing that something was entered incorrectly.

"Real-world data is often messy, and in artificial intelligence, common sense is still very difficult to obtain," Conitzer said. "AI that performs impressively in an environment where everything is as expected can fail spectacularly when something unusual happens."

In order for something to be automated, Conitzer said, it must reach a high level of accuracy.

"Even failure rates of a few percent can make a solution impractical—think of trying to write by dictating to voice recognition software—and it is easy to overlook the importance of the common sense and ability to deal with unexpected events that people use in their jobs, because it comes so naturally to us," Conitzer said.

"The report may be overstating the potential for automation in the near term in a number of places," said Conitzer. "But progress in technology is notoriously difficult to forecast."

Still, Walsh and Conitzer think the report's focus on predictability hits on a key challenge for automation.

"It's why robots have been put in the factory first—because you can control factory environments," said Walsh. "And it's why we still don't have house cleaning robots; the home is still quite an unpredictable environment."

Enterprise Florida's Monthly Trade Leads - June 2016

Enterprise Florida is pleased to bring you our latest International Trade Leads.  To view a SUMMARY of the trade leads, please click here: Trade Lead Summary. To view the DETAILED REPORTS, please click the links below:               Agriculture/Agribusiness Automotive/Ground Transportation Chemicals, Petrochemicals & Composites Construction, Building & Heavy Equipment Food Products, Processing and Packaging Scrap Materials/Recycling To view Previous Trade Leads, please Click Here. What Are They?  Trade leads include foreign companies who are interested in making direct purchases from Florida companies, acting as a manufacturer's representative or agent/distributor, and joint ventures.  In support of EFI's Africa Trade Expansion Program, we also provide leads from African companies looking to sell their products or services to Florida and the U.S.  Where Do They Come From?  The majority of these leads are generated by our International Offices in 15 overseas markets.  How Can I Follow Up On These Leads?  If you wish to follow up on any of these leads, you can contact the foreign company directly with the information provided on the detailed report.  We ask that you also copy the International Office or Florida staff-person that submitted the lead.  Their information is also included in the report.  Please be sure to mention that you received this information from Enterprise Florida. Florida distributors should be aware that they may be required to have the right to distribute products in a particular country before doing business there.  Please contact the person who submitted the lead if you have any questions.  What Else Does Enterprise Florida Do For Florida Exporters?  To learn more about Enterprise Florida’s programs and services for Florida exporters, please visit our website at http://www.enterpriseflorida.com/services/export-from-florida/.  You can also view our calendar of international trade events online at http://www.enterpriseflorida.com/events/.  How Can I Get More Help?  For additional assistance, questions or comments about our trade leads or other programs, please contact your local Enterprise Florida trade representative.

Florida International Trade Events Newsletter - July 6, 2016

Florida International Trade Events Newsletter          July 6, 2016 Welcome to Enterprise Florida's International Trade Events Newsletter!                                                                    New Announcements 2015 Florida International Business Highlights New and Updated Partner Trade Events Automated Export System Seminar (Miami, Florida) The Water Expo (Miami, Florida) 8th International Rubber Glove Conference & Exhibition 2016 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Colombia Bring It On: IT, Digital Media & Audio Visual Business Matchmaking Forum (Hollywood, Florida) 39th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast and Southeast U.S. Japan Association (Toyko, Japan) Events are listed in order by date. Please contact individual event organizers for additional information. Programs & Services for Florida Exporters Enterprise Florida, Inc. Export Marketing Plan Program Exporting Assistance Calendar of Events Florida Export Directory Florida Export Guide Florida Trade Offices International Offices Trade Grants World Bank Opportunities  Platinum Member Sponsor   To be added to our Trade Events mailing list please click here. Announcements (New) 2015 Florida International Business Highlights 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 (Updated) 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.   (New) 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. (New)  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.   (New) Colombia Bring It On: IT, Digital Media & Audio Visual Business Matchmaking Forum September 8-9, 2016 Hollywood, Florida 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. (Updated) 39th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Southeast and Southeast U.S.-Japan Association September 20-22, 2016 Tokyo, Japan 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.

Sistema Automatizado de Exportación : Seminar, July 21 2016@8:15 am