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Below is a list of upcoming international trade events, which our office is organizing or co-sponsoring/supporting. We hope that you will be able to join us for at least one of them.
Regards,
Haley Milan
International Trade Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service Chicago
Haley.Milan@trade.gov
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Advice for U.S. Companies on Preparing for Brexit: The U.S. Commercial Service (CS) London office has created a new section on the CS UK website with resources to help US businesses prepare for Brexit at: https://2016.export.gov/unitedkingdom/brexit/index.asp
Infrastructure Export Guide Available: The U.S. Commercial Service put together a guide to U.S. government resources to support infrastructure projects abroad. You can find the resource guide here: https://2016.export.gov/indopacific/build/groups/public/@eg_ip/documents/webcontent/eg_ip_129311.pdf
March 17, 2020 @ 10:00am-12:00pm: China Market Roundtable Briefing & One-on-One Export Counseling – Chicago
U.S. companies seeking to understand the current business landscape in China and expand their export sales can join a roundtable briefing and optional one-on-one export counseling meetings with China experts from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Commercial Officers from Beijing and Shanghai have helped many U.S. companies access opportunities in China. Their portfolios include following industries: Agricultural Equipment; Automotive; Franchising, Retail, Consumer Goods; Biotech; Healthcare; Information Communication Technology; SmartTech. No fee to attend, but registration is required. To register for the roundtable briefing and/or 30-minute counseling appointment, email Dan.Kim@trade.gov. Roundtable briefing and one-on-one meetings will be hosted by the State of Illinois Office of Trade & Investment and take place in downtown Chicago. Alternative format for one-on-one meeting is available via conference call.
May 19, 2020 @ 8:30am-3:00pm: Doing Business in Asia Workshop – Glen Ellyn
The Business School of Governors State University and the Illinois SBDC International Trade Center at College of DuPage will host a “Doing Business in Asia” event highlighting business opportunities in China, Japan, and Singapore. One of the featured speakers will include U.S. Commercial Service Chicago Trade Specialist Monica Toporkiewicz who will present export assistance program information from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Venue: College of DuPage main campus - 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Registration will be available at a later date. Questions? Contact Monica.Toporkiewicz@trade.gov
March 5, 2020 @ 10:00am CT: Russian Consumer Goods Market
Learn about Russia's overall market, economic trends, and the consumer goods sub-sectors.Speakers from the U.S. Commercial Service, Macro-Advisor Consulting Agency, Best Logistics Company and Nike will be available.Russia Consumer Goods Market Flyer Cost: $50 Register here
March 5, 2020 @ 10:00am CT: Updates to EU Product Safety Legislation
This webinar is for companies who sell products to the EU that are CE Marked and want to know the potential new changes.There are upcoming possible revisions to major directives such as the Machinery Directive and the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive. There are new requirements to designate a “responsible person” in the EU by mid-2021 under the newly passed “Goods Package”. The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive affecting all electronic and electrical equipment manufacturers is undergoing a review due by July 2021.Learn about these changes impact all sectors (except food), from construction to ICT, energy, transport, environment, and more! Questions? Tricia.McLain@trade.gov Cost: $50 - Register Here
March 5, 2020 @ 1:00pm CT: Export Distributor Agreements
Do you wonder how you could improve your international distribution by having better agreements with your international partners? Join a webinar featuring attorney Grant Leach, a Partner at the Omaha-based Husch Blackwell, who will share tips on creating excellent export distributor agreements. Topics will include scope of appointments, commercial terms for order submission, compliance requirements, intellectual property rights, dispute resolution provisions, and more. In addition to the legal update, you will hear from experienced exporters Rob Haak (The Asia Sales Manager, based in Hawaii) and Chris Dana (Vermeer, based in Iowa) for their first-hand perspectives on how they use high quality distributor agreements to better manage their international partnerships. Cost: $75 Register Here Contact Heather Ranck for more information: heather.ranck@trade.gov
March 10, 2020 @ 1:00pm CT: Exporting Mechanics Series – Cultural Sensitivity Program
Learn about cultural norms, traveling overseas, cultural understanding with negotiations, and the duty of care for employees. This webinar is part of a series hosted by the US Commercial Service in partnership with the NCBFAA Educational Institute, where experts will present exporting mechanics focused on more leading and progressive topics. Cost: $25. Please register online athttp://www.ncbfaa.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/856.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=856&menukey=events
March 12, 2020 @ 12:00pm CT: Business Opportunities in Jamaica
Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will discuss business opportunities for U.S. firms in Jamaica. 12:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QD0
March 18, 2020 @ 9:30am CST: Opportunities in Turkey’s Automotive Sector – Webinar
The U.S. Commercial Service Auto & Smart Mobility Team invites U.S. automotive industry suppliers to join us for a webinar on how to grow your exports to the Turkish market. During the webinar you will learn about trends in the automotive market including general industrial overview of the automotive sector, Turkish after market and customs regulations. You will learn about sector opportunities from industry leaders in Turkey as well as our automotive sector specialist from the U.S. Mission in Turkey. This unique webinar will also feature first-hand market experiences from a successful American company in Turkey. Please register online at: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QG4 Cost: $35. Contact: dan.kim@trade.gov for any questions.
April 9, 2020 @ 12:00pm CT: Business Opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago
Webinar, sponsored by the U.S. Commercial Service, will discuss business opportunities for U.S. firms in Trinidad and Tobago. 12:00 p.m. CDT. Fee: $35. For information & registration, please see: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=0QCZ
May 31- June 5, 2020: Trade Mission to the Caribbean
Organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, this mission will include the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados on May 31-June 1, 2020. The mission is open to U.S. companies from a cross section of industries with growing potential in the Caribbean region, but is focused on U.S. companies in best prospects sectors such as: Automotive Parts and Services; Construction Equipment/Road Building Machinery/Building Products/Infrastructure projects; Medical Equipment and Devices/Pharmaceuticals; ICT; Energy Equipment and Services; Safety and Security Equipment; Hotel and Restaurant Equipment; Franchise; Manufacturing Equipment; Yachting industry/Maritime services/Sailing Equipment. The combination of participation in the Trade Americas – Business Opportunities in the Caribbean Region Conference and business-to-business matchmaking appointments in the Caribbean region markets, will provide participants with access to substantive information about and strategies for entering or expanding their business across the Caribbean region. For information and an application, please see:
https://2016.export.gov/tradeamericas/tradeevents/trademissions/caribbeanregion/index.asp
March 17- 20, 2020: Connect with International Buyers at ISC West - Las Vegas, Nevada
The U.S. Commercial Service/International Trade Administration is excited to partner with ISC West to bring international buyers from select markets and to provide export counseling to U.S. exhibitors at the show! ISC West (in collaboration with premier partner the Security Industry Association) is the largest converged security industry trade show in the United States. At ISC West, participants have the chance to network with over 30,000 security professionals through new products & technologies, encompassing everything from access control to drones & robotics from over 1,000 exhibitors & brands.Visit the ISC West 2020 website for more information: www.iscwest.com For more information please contact Paul Matino at Paul.Matino@trade.gov
April 20-24, 2020: Hannover Messe 2020 - Germany
Plan on attending Hannover Messe 2020 or want to learn more? Hannover Messe is the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology, with 6,500 booths attracting over 215,000 attendees from 75 countries. Industry pavilions covering Digital Ecosystems, Global Business & Markets, Young Tech Enterprises, Energy Solutions, Automation, Motion & Drives, Logistics, Engineered Parts & Solutions, and Future Hub. Unmatched international exposure for participating U.S. companies and organizations is furthered through the complimentary value-added services offered by the U.S. Commercial Service to U.S. firms. Please contact: Dan.kim@trade.gov in the U.S. Commercial Service- Chicago Office if you are interested in attending. Additional information can be found here: https://2016.export.gov/hannovermesse/
April 28, 2020: Virtual Education Fair using Virtual Reality with Ukraine!
The U.S. Commercial Service Global Education Team is offering a Virtual Education Fairs using virtual reality technology (VR VEF) with Ukraine - April 28, 2020 at 9 am EST.
- Present to top recruitment agents and high school counselors at the U.S. embassy
- Provide a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation highlighting your programs
- Showcase your campus and town sites with a 2-3 minute 360-degree video. *Schools without 360-degree videos may provide a standard video, if available*
- Receive a Welcome Kit with updated education market information and profiles of top education recruitment partners and high school counselor in-country
- Participants will be trained on using the online platform technology prior to the program
Who Should Participate: Appropriately accredited U.S. secondary education institutions, community colleges with high quality transfer options, and undergraduate programs. Technology and 360-Degree Videos:Interested educational institutions will be asked to provide a 2-3 minute 360-degree video for use during this program. *Schools without 360-degree videos may provide a standard video, if available.*
Cost:Participation in the Ukraine VR VEF is $1,000 per U.S. educational institution. Participation will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please notify Haley.Milan@traed.gov and Gabriela.Zelaya@trade.gov if you are interested in the Ukraine VR VEF.
May 4-7, 2020: International B2B and Market Counseling at WasteExpo – New Orleans The U.S. Commercial Service will once again 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 is North America’s largest tradeshow and conference for the waste, recycling, and organics industry. It brings together 14,000 participants from over 100 countries. We will soon open registration for U.S. companies participating in WasteExpo to request business-to-business matchmaking and Showtime counseling programs. In the meantime, please contact Monica.Mcfarlane@trade.gov; Jorge.Arce@trade.gov; James.Aardappel@trade.gov; or Ryan.Russell@trade.gov with any questions. For more information about the WasteExpo show itself, please see: https://www.wasteexpo.com/en/register.html.
May 27 - 28, 2020: Inaugural Women's Global Trade Empowerment Forum - Dallas, TX
U.S. Commercial Service & the North Texas District Export Council present the Inaugural Women's Global Trade Empowerment Forum: Expanding Trade in North America & Beyond. This is a must-attend event for women entrepreneurs who wish to boldly grow their business into new markets! In anticipation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), this dynamic forum provides a truly unique opportunity to gain the tools, skills and networks to build an export strategy and develop business connections. Learn More & Register Questions about the event or becoming a sponsor? Contact Jessica.Gordon@trade.gov or Richard.Swanson@trade.gov.
June 1-3, 2020: SelectUSA Investment Summit – Washington, DC The SelectUSA Investment Summit promotes the United States as the world’s premier investment destination and connects qualified foreign firms with U.S. economic development organizations (EDOs) to facilitate business investment and job creation. The Investment Summit draws high-caliber attendees to help forge connections and initiate business deals. EDOs are on site to share business location intelligence, as well as pre-vetted potential investors actively seeking business opportunities in the United States, relevant service providers that can help investment possibilities become realities, and C-Suite executives and government officials who can discuss the latest policy and business trends. For more information, visit https://www.selectusasummit.us/
June 2 -5, 2020: USA Pavilion at Agro 2020 – Kiev, Ukraine Ukraine's agribusiness sector remains one of the most promising sectors of the economy. With over a quarter of the world’s reserves of black earth, it is one of the most fertile places on the planet. Over 40 million hectares of agricultural land coves 70 percent of the country, making agriculture Ukraine’s largest export industry. Although Ukraine is a major global producer of crops, its agricultural sector is under-equipped and much of its existing agricultural machinery is outdated. Join our USA Pavilion at AGRO 2020, June 2-5, 2020, Kyiv, Ukraine. Click here for more on Ukraine’s agriculture sector. For questions, or to register, please contact Andrew Anderson Andrew.Anderson@trade.gov
July 5-9, 2020: Singapore International Water Week – Singapore
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. 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 U.S. Pavilion to highlight participating U.S. companies and technologies. We hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to enter or expand in this dynamic part of the world. For more information, please contact Kim Lorei (klorei@b-for.com) or Sherry Ng (Sherry.ng@trade.gov)
July 9, 2020: Promote Your School in France, Portugal and Spain – Virtual Showcase your school to top potential recruitment partners overseas using the latest virtual reality technologies available. Participate in our virtual fair where six accredited US institutions present to an audience of agents and counselors at the embassies in Spain, Portugal and France to promote their programs and schools. Each school has ten minutes to present via online platform and using virtual reality technology Register your interest now! Please connect with Haley Milan (Haley.Milan@trade.gov) to express your interest in the program.
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