 Event Highlight
September 13-15 | Seattle (Bellevue), WA
Join the U.S. Commercial
Service for an international business conference designed to connect U.S.
businesses to global healthcare opportunities where you can:
- Pre-schedule one-on-one
meetings with U.S. Commercial Diplomats from over 20 countries worldwide
- Network with trade experts,
industry pros and fellow exporters
- Participate in dynamic panel
sessions
Additional information and registration here!
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IDEM 2016 (International Dental Exhibition &
Meeting)
The International Dental Exhibition & Meeting 2016 (IDEM) is a USDOC certified trade show and is in its 9th edition. The conference theme for 2016 is “Striving for Clinical Excellence”. This year, there will be 12 country pavilions, 550 exhibitors and approximately 8500 participants. There are 33 companies in the U.S. Pavilion and this constitutes the 2nd largest country pavilion at IDEM. This regional show is focused on the ASEAN (Southeast Asian) and wider Asian region. CS Singapore will have a Business Information Office (BIO) to support the U.S. exhibitors at the show. A U.S. exhibitor briefing will be held on the first day of the show to discuss the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, with a networking reception after.
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Dates: April 8-10, 2016
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Region: Asia, Southeast Asia
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Country: Singapore
For more information, contact Luanne Theseira.
Webinar: Pet Products in the Czech Republic,
Italy, Germany, and UK
The pet market has evolved enormously as there seems to be no end
to the ever-growing pet humanization trend. Growing consumer concerns
about pet health and wellbeing are leading to a rise in demand for pet care
products. As a result, people are willing to spend time and money to
ensure their pets have a good life. From sophisticated toys and high tech
products, to environmentally friendly products, the choice is wide, reflecting
consumer’s preferences and behaviors.
If you’re seeking to expand sales or wondering how to best showcase your
products to a larger audience in Europe, join the U.S. Commercial Service on
April 14th for a COMPLIMENTARY webinar on the pet product market, trends and
opportunities in Europe with specific focus on the Czech Republic, Germany,
Italy, and the United Kingdom.
· When: April
14, 2016
· Time: 9:00am
PDT/ 11:00am CDT/ 12:00pm EDT
· Register: http://go.usa.gov/cv5yG
For more information, contact Sally Pacheco.
International Hospital Development Trends Workshop
The U.S. Commercial Service in Vietnam, in cooperation with the
Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, is organizing an international hospital
development trends seminar. Participating in this seminar will allow your companies the
opportunity to meet directly with relevant Department of Health officials and
hospital administrators to hear first-hand about the upcoming hospital projects
and how to best position themselves for the procurements.
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What: Seminar registration, includes tabletop
display
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When: April 14, 2016
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Where: Ho
Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Cost: $500
Learn more and register now at: http://www.export.gov/vietnam/
Doing Business with the United Nations –
UN/PD, UNDP, UNICEF and WFP
This seminar, co-hosted by the U.S. Commercial Service and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, is an excellent opportunity for U.S. companies who are curious about doing business with the United Nations. Attendees will hear presentations from the four largest procurers (in $ volume) in the UN system: United Nations Procurement Division (UN/PD), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNICEF, and the World Food Programme (WFP). Collectively, these organizations procure almost 70% of the UN’s $17 billion annual procurement market. In the morning, a representative from each organization will present an overview of their respective opportunities. Following the morning presentations, attendees will have the option to attend one-on-one meetings with UN officials to discuss vendor registration questions and company-specific issues. Companies will be able to register for one-on-one meetings the day of the event.
- When: Monday, April 18, 2016, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Seminar; 2:00 – 5:00 PM Vendor Registration and One-on-One Support
- Where: New York U.S. Export Assistance Center, 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
- How to Register: http://1.usa.gov/1Rgcaw8
- Cost: The seminar is free of charge, but
registration is required.
Please contact Susan Hettleman (susan.hettleman@trade.gov or
212-471-0060) for questions or additional information.
Healthcare Industry Opportunities in South Eastern Europe: Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, and Serbia
Croatia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Romania are in the process of achieving structural reforms in healthcare. Join the U.S. Commercial Service to discover how these reforms are taking place and learn market entry strategies for these countries.
- When: April 19, 9AMPDT, 11AM CDT, 12PM EDT
- Cost: $0
- Register here
China (Shanghai) International Medical
Equipment Fair 2016 (CMEF)
As the largest medical show in China, CMEF is the show to
connect to all aspects of the Chinese medical industry. The show hosts
over 3,800 exhibitors from 26 countries and attracts about 100,000 visitors
from over 100 countries. This year U.S. Exhibitors will have
access to a variety of Commercial Service activities including:
· On Site
Counseling
· Free use of meetings space in
the Commercial Service booth
· Free attendance to Commercial
Service organized events
· A limited number of fee-based
preshow matchmaking services (first come, first serve)
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When: April 17-20, 2016
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Where: Shanghai, China
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Application deadline: preshow matchmaking services will be granted on a
first come first serve basis
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Cost: Preshow matchmaking (International Partner Search)
services are $550 for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and $1,400
for large firms.
First-time USA Pavilion at conhIT healthIT
show in Berlin
CSGermany, Berlin Messe and the German Association for HealthIT
(bvitg) are organizing a USA Pavilion at the conhIT 2016, in Berlin, April
19-21. The show is Germany’s leading event for health-IT, in its 9th year
and the trendsetter for healthIT in Germany and Europe. Opening ceremony
with German government officials and industry leadership and complementary
conference program and on-the-floor workshops present sales and networking
opportunities to the U.S. healthIT exporter.
· When: April
19-21, 2016
· Where: Berlin, Germany
· Application deadline: The
application deadline for the USA Pavilion will be Friday, Januayr 29, 2019.
Applications received after the January 29 deadline will be considered as time
and space permits.
· Cost: from $1,000 for
a shared Counter Slot with 2 chairs to your own open booth for $2,500.
For more information, visit: http://www.conhit.de/en/
or contact: Anette Salama, CS Germany Sr. Commercial
Specialist; or, Ms. Ursula Baumann, Project Director.
BIO 2016
The US Commercial Service will be supporting several events at BIO 2016 to support international trade and foreign direct investment. The SelectUSA Investment Seminar will help connect participants directly with biotechnology research and partnership opportunities in the United States. SelectUSA and the US Commercial Service will facilitate connections amongst research institutions, state and local government officials, US businesses and universities, as well as regional economic development agencies looking to start or expand operations in the United States.
Additionally, we invite you to
one-on-one meetings with global Commercial Specialists at BIO 2016. Private
meetings will take place on Wednesday, June 8th from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in
the International Lounge of the Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco. This
program is focused on providing market intelligence to U.S. companies and EDOs
seeking global export opportunities and foreign investors in the life sciences
industry. Countries represented include: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Brazil,
Czech Republic.
To
find out more, please contact william.toerpe@trade.gov or Monica.Toporkiewicz@trade.gov.
eHealth Week
The next eHealth week is the
largest gathering of the European eHealth community and it will take place in
Amsterdam! If your company offers innovative e-health solutions, you will
not want to miss eHealth Week. High-level government officials, industry
executives, and civil society representatives from around Europe will gather in
Amsterdam in June. In support of U.S. companies attending eHealth Week, the
U.S. Commercial Service will be offering several optional programs available to
you upon request, including a flat 10% discount rate on the
conference registration, an exclusive invitation to a VIP Reception,
one-on-one meetings with country specialists, country briefings, and much
more! See here.
Learn more about the European e-health landscape, e-health
opportunities in the Netherlands, why you should consider attending eHealth Week, and
the support services you can expect from the U.S. Commercial Service by
joining a webinar on April 18 at 8:00 am pacific/11:00 am eastern time. To register, contact Audrey Goldsmith at
Audrey.Goldsmith@trade.gov.
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When: June 8-10, 2016
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Where: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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For more information, contact: Natasha
Keylard
CEO Program for U.S. Companies at MEDICA 2016
MEDICA 2016 is the largest and most prestigious medical
technology show in the world, with over 5,500 exhibitors (incl. the
Compamed/medical manufacturing segment), and over 132,000 international
visitors in 19 halls on the Dusseldorf fairgrounds. The U.S. Commercial
Service's Corporate Executive Office (CEO) Program provides a unique way for
U.S. firms to optimize their participation in this show. Showcase your
products and services to over 132,000 "trade only" visitors from 110
countries; meet the potential partners, agents, distributors and buyers; and
close business deals without the expense of an exhibition booth.
· When:
November 14-17, 2016 (Monday – Thursday)
· Where:
Dusseldorf, Germany
· Application deadline:
August 12, 2016 (unless sold out sooner)
· Cost: $6,000
For more information, contact: Cindy Ma (Oakland); Leandro Solorzano (Fort Lauderdale) or Anette Salama (Dusseldorf/Germany) or
visit here.
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Healthcare Executive Service to India – Mumbai, Bengaluru
and Chennai
The Healthcare Executive Service (HES) Medical Delegation will include U.S. medical/healthcare industry manufacturers, service providers, associations and trade organizations in order to introduce the delegates to the vibrant Indian healthcare market in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai; help participants gain market exposure among Indian buyers; and match participants with business prospects in order to increase U.S. exports of goods and technology to India.July 18-23, 2016
- When: July 18-23, 2016
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Where: Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai, India
For more details contact: Susan.Sadocha@trade.gov
3rd Annual Health IT Trade Mission to Brazil
The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Consulate in Sao Paulo
Brazil is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Health IT Trade Mission to Brazil
September 26-30, 2016. This high impact business focused mission will enable
U.S. companies to showcase their technology to senior-level public and
private health care officials and potential partners; learn first-hand about
Brazil’s emerging health IT market, policies and business opportunities; and
contribute to the shaping of a big emerging health IT market. The program will
include exclusive round tables with senior-level hospital officials, business
social networking events, technology forum presentations, hospital site visits
and participation in Brazil’s E-Health Conference.
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When: September 26-30, 2016
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Where: Sao Paulo and Recife, Brazil
For
more information: Everett Wakai
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Mozambique: Cardiac pharmaceuticals
Brazil: Toxicology lab partners
Pakistan: Refurbished imaging equipment
Nigeria: Caskets
Belgium, Italy, Cyprus, Malta
and Croatia: Joint tender for personal protective equipment
Turkey: Counterfeit drug detection device
To respond to these trade leads, please contact your local trade specialist.
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- Ten percent of Jordan’s GDP goes toward healthcare.
- Jordan’s rate of healthcare expenditures is the third highest in the region. 106 hospitals serve Jordan’s population and 250,000 patients from neighboring countries annually.
- The Ministry of Health has prohibited the import of used and refurbished medical devices into the Kingdom.
- Jordan requires USFDA, CE mark, or Japanese certification.
- The government plans to expand the “e-health initiative system” piloted in 2011 to public hospitals and beyond, including the storage, retrieval and updating of electronic health records of patients cared for by participating healthcare facilities.
Many Jordanian physicians have received some form of medical training in the United States, giving U.S. products good exposure. Successful market entry strategies for Jordan have three common elements: understanding the market, selecting the optimal partner, and providing ongoing support to that partner. Typically, distributors for medical products will cover the entire country and/or region and some may also have an office in Dubai, Saudi Arabia or Iraq.
Read more about Jordan and 75 other country spotlights in our 2016 Healthcare Technology Resource Guide.
Trade Adjustment Assistance Available for U.S. Firms and Workers
Globalization has greatly increased competition at home for U.S. companies. Now, more than ever, it is important to understand your rights and be aware of existing U.S. policies and programs that ensure fair competition. The Trade Adjustment Assistance Program (TAA) helps manufacturing workers adversely affected by increased international trade. The program can help you pay for technical assistance to lessen the impact of trade on your company.
Find more trade resources here.
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