Webinars
Access Africa Now Virtual Event Series
February-September, 2023 | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST | Cost: $200
Access Africa Now is a virtual event series hosted by the US Department of Commerce that presents business opportunities in Africa. Every second Wednesday of the month, this series will cover eight markets including Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique, Tanzania, Angola and Ethiopia. The next webinar will focus on South Africa on Wednesday, March 8.
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Learn How Companies use Blockchain and Web3 to Supercharge their Businesses
March 9, 2023 | 2:00pm EST | Cost: Free
Join the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) and CoinDesk for a one-hour webinar to learn about opportunities for U.S. companies to explore Blockchain & Web3 and attend the Consensus festival 2023.
What is Blockchain $ Web3?
Web3 is the next iteration of the internet. Via various recent innovations such as machine learning, AI and Blockchain (to name a few). Web3 allows for a more secure, transparent and decentralized internet where users have more control over their data and can make transactions without intermediaries.
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Learn About the Extensive Opportunities in Norway and its Neighboring Countries
March 15, 2023 | 11:00am EST | Cost: Free
Join us for a 60-minute complimentary webinar to l learn about the immense opportunities in Blue Tech, Offshore Wind, and Green Tech Shipping, along with tips on partnership growth, digitalization, current U.S. innovations in Norway, and funding resources.
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Selling to Canada: Insights & Resources for Women-Owned Small Businesses
March 23, 2023 | 1:00 PM to 2 PM EST | Cost: Free
Come celebrate Women's History Month with the SBA’s Office of International Trade in partnership with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration’s Office of Western Hemisphere and the Foreign Commercial Service in Canada! Together, we invite you to join a discussion on March 23 at 1pm EST for woman-owned U.S. small business looking to grow exports to Canada.
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Cybersecurity Landscape in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan-May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023 | 8 PM - 9 PM EDT | Cost: $25
Learn about the latest cybersecurity trends and opportunities in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan:
- Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, are key cybersecurity markets in East Asia. In 2022:
- Taiwan established its Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) to protect critical supply chains, securing US$47 million in funding.
- The South Korean government created the "Strategic Plan to Foster Data Protection Industry" to accelerate the promotion of its cybersecurity industry.
- Japan's Cybersecurity Strategic Headquarters published the "Cybersecurity Policy for Critical Infrastructure Protection".
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 Global Digital Growth: Cross-border eCommerce Webinar Series
How to Leverage Hong Kong as a Hub to Grow Your Sales Across Asia
March 16, 2023 - 10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST
Cost: $25.00
The shiny Mainland China consumer market has lost its luster in recent years as the cost of doing business and building your brand has skyrocketed. But the battle for online consumer market share is heating up across Asia and now is the time to set your growth on the right trajectory.
In this workshop, learn which markets across Asia might be right for you based on the growth in online consumption for your product category and hear from a suite of industry and government service providers that can help you turn HK into your Asia-based hub for warehousing, fulfillment, payments, and even digital marketing.
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How to Sell into the MENA Market via the Cross-border Digital Sales Channels
April 13, 2023 - 10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST
Cost: $25.00
As consumers across the MENA region have grown accustomed to purchasing online and cross-border, retailers are following suit. In the UAE, consumers are buying more online from outside the region, driving an anticipated 34% growth in cross-border online sales over the next three years.
Join us to learn more about accessing the MENA region through the online sales channel.
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US to EU How to sell into EU via eCommerce
May 18, 2023 - 10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST
Cost: $25.00
With the European Union’s internet penetration now at 91% and e-Shoppers at 75% and 70% of EU retailers having NO online presence at all, now is the time for U.S. online retailers to grow into Europe.
But which countries are right for your product vertical and how do you build the right foundation? We’ve pulled together the key industry leaders to answer these questions and more in this upcoming workshop on EU market entry.
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Go Global with the U.S. Commercial Service & Amazon!
Expanding through e-commerce? Go Global with the U.S. Commercial Service and Amazon! Learn how your company can access e-commerce opportunities by becoming an Amazon seller. It’s easier than you think to sign up for an account and find funding to help.
See why Mexico, Europe, and Asia/Pacific should be your next e-commerce market! Sessions are a 10:00 a.m. PST/1:00 p.m. EST on the following dates:
• Go Global Workshop Series: Europe: Wed, Mar 22
• Go Global Workshop Series: Asia Pacific Region: Wed, Apr 19
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Upcoming Trade Missions and Conferences
Selling to South Korea: Your Next Big eCommerce Opportunity
March 16, 2023 | Los Angeles City Club | Cost: Free
Have you ever considered selling to South Korea? Well, it's never been easier! The U.S. Commercial Service is partnering with Coupang, South Korea's largest eCommerce company, to help U.S. cross-border online sellers to compete and win in this dynamic consumer goods market.
Join us at LA City Club where you will hear from experts discuss how you can take advantage of this exciting opportunity.
Infosecurity Europe
June 20-22, 2023 | London, U.K.
Infosecurity Europe is the meeting place for the industry’s finest minds, most important names and biggest ideas. Delivering expertise and knowledge from the world’s most celebrated cybersecurity experts, it’s a huge opportunity to connect with suppliers to find true solutions. 2022 saw us bring together industry peers to network, share and ultimately, grow stronger and more resilient together, and we’d love to see you in 2023.
- Over 15,000 Industry professionals from 82 different countries
- develop brand recognition
- 74% of visitors authorize or influence security decisions
- 55% were first time visitors
- U.S. Pavilion turn key booth
The $13 billion UK cyber market is forecasted to grow at over 9% CAGR. At the same time, U.S. companies and technologies are exceptionally well perceived in the region and many U.S. cyber tech providers operate successfully in the United Kingdom. For more information, please e-mail Pompeya.Lambrecht@trade.gov
Additional Opportunities for Your Business
ITA’s new Visual Data Center
Check out ITA’s new Visual Data Center providing a one-stop-shop where you can find a variety of data analysis at your fingertips. Discover industry insights and trends in an easy-to-understand format that will help simplify complex robust data points to provide valuable insights that can impact your business. You can interact with the data to easily view different patterns and trends or download the data at no cost for further analysis or use.
For more information: https://www.trade.gov/visual-data-center
MDCP Grants to Non-Profits for Export Projects:
Apply by May 1
Get $300,000 to help U.S. firms you serve to export. Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and many other industry-serving non-profits can apply by May 1, 2023, for Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) grants. Visit trade.gov/mdcp to learn if your organization is eligible.
U.S. Commercial Service - Inland Empire
Eduard Roytberg - Director
Industries: Automotive and Smart Mobility, Financial Services, Professional and Business Services
Email: Eduard.Roytberg@trade.gov
Phone: (909) 390-8482
Erica Ramirez - Senior International Trade Specialist
Industries: Aerospace and Defense, Agricultural Products and Services, Education and Training, Environmental Technologies, Food and Beverage, Industrial and Commercial Equipment, Information and Communications Technology, Safety and Security, Beauty and Cosmetics, Consumer Electronics, Design & Construction, Energy, Healthcare Technologies, Media and Entertainment, Sporting Goods, Travel and Tourism, Veterinary Medicine and Equipment.
Email: Erica.Ramirez@trade.gov
Phone: (909) 390-8429
If your industry is not represented, please contact the Office Director and you will be directed to the most appropriate Trade Specialist to assist you.
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