|
|
February 5, 2020
|
Featured Event: WasteExpo 2020
The U.S. Commercial Service is excited to partner with WasteExpo to connect participating U.S. companies with international buyers and to provide market counseling from our visiting U.S. Commercial Specialists from markets around the world. WasteExpo will take place May 4-7, 2020 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
U.S. companies participating in WasteExpo can now request to request business-to-business matchmaking meetings with vetted international buyers and request counseling meetings with our visiting Commercial Specialist colleagues from key overseas markets. To register for our programs, please click on the registration button below or visit HERE.
Please contact: Monica.Mcfarlane@trade.gov; Jorge.Arce@trade.gov; James.Aardappel@trade.gov; or Ryan.Russell@trade.gov with any questions.
|
|
|
|
Upcoming Events
Singapore International Water Week
The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is the world’s premier platform to connect the water industry for innovative solutions and sustainable urban water management. The biennial event gathers stakeholders from the global water industry to share best practices, showcase latest technologies and tap business opportunities. Highlights include Water Leaders Summit, a by-invite intimate gathering of global water leaders, Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize which honors outstanding contributions by individuals or organisations towards solving the world’s water challenges, Water Convention, a technical conference for water practitioners to share professional insights and applied solutions, Water Expo @ City Solutions Singapore, the most comprehensive water and environment trade exhibition in the region, and Business Forums, which feature market opportunities in key markets. SIWW 2020 will be held in conjunction with World Cities Summit and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore from at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
SIWW 2020 has partnered with the U.S. Commercial Service and is offering a USA Pavilion (see below) organized by B-FOR to highlight participating U.S. companies and technologies. Take advantage of this opportunity to enter or expand in this dynamic part of the world.
Dates: July 5-9, 2020
Location: Singapore Sands Expo and Convention Center
For more information: Please contact Kim Lorei (klorei@b-for.com; 540.373.9935 x215) or Sherry Ng (Sherry.ng@trade.gov)
|
Certified Trade Mission to South Africa
The Department of Commerce will lead a Certified Trade Mission to Southern Africa in June, 2020. The Mission will bring U.S. companies to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi to learn about post-reconstruction needs following devastating Cyclones Idai and Kenneth. Cyclone Idai is regarded as one of the worst natural disasters in the southern hemisphere resulting in billions of dollars of destroyed infrastructure. The United Nations and the World Bank partnered to conduct a full assessment of urgent needs and rebuilding assistance required. Companies participating on the Mission will hear from the development banks, USAID and other donors sourcing suppliers and service providers for technical assistance, construction, building new infrastructure and creating new and improved IT and health systems.
An informative webinar is scheduled for February 20. Webinar speakers from U.S. Embassies in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi will present on the trade mission objectives and highlight opportunities for U.S. businesses.
Dates: June 15-18, 2020
Locations:
Maputo, Mozambique
Lilongwe, Malawi
Harare, Zimbabwe
|
|
|
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Opportunity: Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project looking for assessment of energy efficiency, load management & renewable energy options for water and wastewater installations. The implementation period of the assignment is 8 months, which is likely to commence in April 2020. Details can be obtained on www.kwsb.gos.pk.
Contact: Tashfeen.Mehdi@trade.gov
GLOBE Series is the largest and longest-running sustainable business summit and innovation showcase in North America. GLOBE 2020 is the business summit with global impact. The series will be composed of three parts, the GLOBE Exchange, the GLOBE Forum, and an Innovation Showcase.
DATE: February 10-13, 2020
LOCATION: Vancouver, Canada
CONTACT: adam.deroos@globeseries.com, Sarah.Fox@trade.gov, Bob.Deane@trade.gov, or Ryan.Russell@trade.gov
WWETT Show - Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment, and Transport
The WWETT Show is the world's largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals. The event offers an unmatched educational program, a full slate of live demos, an array of networking opportunities, and an extensive expo floor where buyers and sellers come together to see and experience the latest product innovations and technology.
DATE: Feb 17-20, 2020
LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN
CONTACT: Douglas.Lugo@informa.com
USA Fair 2020
The USA Fair is a 3 day conference and exhibition which covers multiple sectors and provides an avenue for US companies to showcase their services/value propositions to a large Nigerian audience. At the maiden edition which held in May 2019, we had 33 US exhibitors and over 5,000 Nigerian attendees, with representation from key government and private sector stakeholders. Exhibition cost only is $2,000 which includes 3m x 3m booth, 1m diameter display table, 2 regular chairs, power outlet, a trash can, a light bulb, booth fascia board branding, invitation to networking reception, tea/coffee breaks, pre-event meet-and-greet with other exhibitors. Additional items and services, such as B2B meetings, product presentations, magazine racks, booth branding, and other related requests are available on-demand.
Date: March 31 - April 2, 2020
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contact: Benedicta.Nkwoh@trade.gov
|
|
|
Webinar: What does Brexit Hold for U.S. Businesses
The Brexit process has been lengthy and confusing. The Department of Commerce Europe Team is hosting a webinar to better inform U.S. businesses. Find out what you really need to know to continue doing business considering the UK’s decision to leave the EU. In addition to a market overview, topics to be addressed include travel and immigration, cross-border trade (U.S.- UK and UK – EU), and updates on potential changes to UK regulation. What are the key dates? How can you keep up to date with developments?
Date: February 20, 2020 12pm EST
Cost: $25
REGISTER HERE
|
IE Expo 2020
IE expo China 2020 is an environmental technology show featuring a comprehensive array of products that address the challenges of wastewater, air, soil remediation, waste management, and waste to energy. After decades of rapid economic growth, China is working to address its growing environmental concerns. It is seeking access to the latest equipment, technology, and innovations both from home and abroad to accelerate this process. IE expo China 2020 provides an excellent platform for companies to showcase their expertise and experience in specific environmental industry sectors. Each year, over 40 U.S. companies exhibit at the show. Right after the show on April 24, CS China Environment Team schedules to organize a technology summit in Yueqing City, Zhejiang Province to address challenges in their electroplating industrial parks. CS China Environment Team could provide presentation opportunity and matchmaking meeting for show exhibitors upon demands.
Dates: April 21-23, 2020
Location: Shanghai New International Expo Center, Shanghai, China
Contact: Shiqiao.Chen@trade.gov
 |
|
Event: WEFTEC 2020
Date: October 3-7, 2020
Location: New Orleans, LA
Description: WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference, is the largest conference of its kind in North America and offers water quality professionals from around the world with the best water quality education and training available today.
Contact: Ryan.russell@trade.gov |
|
|
|
|
|
|
View as a webpage
|
|
