Upcoming Events and Announcements
Virtual Connections: Chile
Exporting U.S. Agribusiness and Water Technology Solutions
Join this unique B2B matchmaking program designed to introduce U.S. agribusiness and water technology companies to business opportunities in Chile. Eligible U.S. companies are water solution providers and companies involved in irrigation, water conservation, filtration, purification, de-salination, software, sensors, localized energy sources to run irrigation, and related sectors. This two-part program is designed to give you the information and introductions to decision makers and buyers to start doing business in the region.
Introduction Session: Get ready to do business in Chile
This session will provide market overviews on water solution and irrigation opportunities for U.S. firms in Chile.
DATE: August 10, 2021 @ 12pm ET
REGISTRATION LINK - deadline August 9, 2021
COST: $25
Virtual Introductions: Connect with buying opportunities in the global marketplace
Companies can sign up for curated matchmaking sessions to meet buyers and government officials. The link to apply for virtual introductions will be sent out immediately following the information session. The application is free, and companies will be vetted for market suitability. Interested companies must apply by August 12, 2021.
Matchmaking participation fee:
Small companies $75
Medium companies $175
Large companies $225
CONTACT: Catherine Muth, Laurie Kelleher
 The U.S. Commercial Service is working with the show organizer to support U.S. exhibitors at WEFTEC, recognized as the largest annual water and wastewater exhibition and conference in the world. The event will take place in Chicago, IL from October 16-20, 2021. For details on the show and for registration, please visit: www.weftec.org. For information on the U.S. Commercial Service support for the show, please contact ryan.russell@trade.gov.
U.S. Corporate Speakers Sought for Virtual Climate Change Conclave in India
August 26-27, 2021
The U.S. Commercial Service India is looking for a few speakers for an Annual Environment and Energy Conclave organized by a leading Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata. The theme of this year is ‘Journey Towards Net Zero: At The Threshold of COP26’. Companies whose product/service portfolio are in climate resilience, clean technologies, renewable energy, clean coal, natural gas, methane capture and storage, carbon capture and sequestration, green entrepreneurship and carbon credit are welcome to participate.
Additional details about this year’s and past events is available here.
CONTACT: Arup Mitra (to facilitate an introduction with the organizers)
Singapore - Water Convention 2022 Call for Papers is Now Open
This is a call for papers from Singapore’s National Water Agency, PUB, to present at the Water Convention 2022, a flagship event of the 10th Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), to be held from April 17-21, 2022. Water research institutions, water companies and water associations are encouraged to participate.
The deadline for submission is September 3, 2021. For more information, please visit the website - Water Convention 2022 Call for Papers
CONTACT: Sherry Ng
2nd ADB e-Marketplace for Water-Secure and Resilient Asia and the Pacific
October 18-26, 2021
The 2nd ADB e-Marketplace aims to raise participants’ awareness on innovative products, services, and tools for smart water management and promote the uptake of technology for water among Asian Development Bank (ADB) developing member countries. The e-Marketplaces will present selected innovative projects, tools, and publications developed and supported by ADB and its partners.
Learn more about this program here and here. The deadline to submit Expressions of Interest is September 8, 2021
CONTACT: Michael Mia or ADB
Cairo Water Week
“Water, Population and Global Change: Challenges and Opportunities”
This year the focus will be on the impact of overpopulation on the management of transboundary rivers and climate change. Five related sub-themes will be addressed through plenary and technical sessions that will be organized by reputed international and regional organizations.
DATES: October 24-28, 2021
CONTACT: Khaled Elzoughbi
Middle East & North Africa
March 6 - 8, 2022
Trade Winds, the largest U.S. government-led trade mission and business development forum, will be held in Dubai during the World Expo. Additional stops will be held in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Israel.
Organized by ITA, the Trade Winds is designed to help you achieve growth and exposure in specific markets or regions around the world. This event features meetings with U.S. Commercial Diplomats from over 20 countries in the Middle East, North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. There are plenty of networking opportunities, with two receptions, and a sponsor exhibition as well.
U.S. exporting companies can customize their experience with optional business-to-business matchmaking meetings with pre-screened buyers, agents, distributors or joint-venture partners in the host country as well as additional mission stop markets. The average Trade Winds Forum attracts over 300 attendees and is the main gathering for all registered individuals.
Sponsorship opportunities also available.
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