Discover Global Markets business development forum is the U.S. Department of Commerce's annual flagship event series for U.S. exporters! Join us in San Francisco for a day focused on Digital Technologies in Eurasia. Full schedule of other focus areas listed here.  At this event, you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain market insights from U.S. commercial diplomats and industry experts based at U.S. Embassies in Europe and Eurasia
• Participate in 1-on-1 meetings with U.S. government trade experts
• Hear from private sector leaders about emerging sectors and regional strategies
• Learn about EU polices and regulations relevant to your market growth
• Network, network, network!

Business Opportunities in the Americas Conference offers regional and industry-specific sessions, puts you in front of experts on market entry strategies, logistics, procurement, ecommerce, trade financing and other important topics. Participants can schedule one-on-one meetings with U.S. diplomats and trade related advisors, attend market briefings, networking receptions and lunches, a plenary session, and workshops.  

Join participants from these U.S. Embassies whose focus is to help you assess opportunities, prioritize markets and refine market entry strategies:  Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, The Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, and Uruguay.

Small business stakeholders are cordially invited to attend the 7th US-UK Small and Medium Enterprise Dialogue. Topics for discussion include an update on U.S.-UK trade; SMEs and clean tech solutions in U.S.-UK green technology trade; trade & investment opportunities and challenges for tribal, rural, and minority-owned businesses; growth opportunities in U.S.-UK services trade; and challenges SMEs face in trading in U.S. and UK markets.

The 7th U.S.-UK SME Dialogue will take place on October 5th in Indio, located in the Coachella Valley of Southern California. The event is being hosted by the Cabazon band of Cahuilla Indians in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service, the British Embassy, and the UK Consulate in California. This marks the first time the United States will hold an SME Dialogue with a Native American Tribal host.

Join to better understand the role of Artificial Intelligence in marketing and how AI is transforming the business landscape. Including different types of AI, their applications, benefits and limitations. Discuss AI-driven marketing best practices for implementation, testing, and optimization.  Review key success factors for implementing AI, and how to measure the ROI of AI initiatives. Webinar hosted by the National Association of District Export Councils. Register to receive a recording - if you can't make the live discussion.

Learn about the state of Sao Paulo’s billion-dollar project to clean up the Tiete River (info) on Aug 24.  Present your company and be eligible to be a project supplier (application required, limited pitch sessions available taking place Aug 31)

Sao Paulo’s Undersecretary of Water Resources and Sanitation, and the Head of Sao Paulo’s Department of Water and Electric Energy will provide a high-level, technical presentation about the recently announced Rio Tiete Clean Up Project, estimated to include investments of up to USD 1.3 billion by 2026 – mostly financed by the Interamerican Development Bank (IADB).

For more information, contact Haisum Shah and Thales Demarchi.

Tecnosalud is one of the largest healthcare trade shows in Peru bringing together leading companies, international experts, and government decision makers. The show will have more than 19,000 attendees from the Peruvian healthcare industry and will host more than 350 industry manufacturers and suppliers from around the world.

At Tecnosalud, the U.S. Commercial Service in Peru seeks to provide your company with a turnkey, customized experience to help you accomplish your goals, with a full-service office right on the show floor. Contact Laura Robinson at the U.S. Embassy Lima.

Meet with International Buyers from around the world at RE+ 2023. RE+ continues to lead the industry as the largest and fastest-growing energy event in North America, representing the full spectrum of the clean energy industry - solar, storage, microgrids, wind, hydrogen, EVs, and more. Through an official partnership with RE+, the U.S. Commercial Service is recruiting international buyer delegations from 23 (and counting) countries to attend RE+ to meet with U.S. exhibitors and attendees at the show!

September 11 - 14, 2023 | Las Vegas, Nevada | INFO

The U.S. Commercial Service in Montreal is assisting Finance Montreal in promoting Canada Fintech Forum 2023. Finance Montreal is Quebec’s financial cluster and would like to welcome a Fintech delegation from the U.S. to the Canada Fintech Forum 2023. The event will offer an opportunity for U.S. fintech companies to network with financial institutions, technology providers, start-ups, and other key players in the financial sector. For more information, contact yamilka.pena@trade.gov.

September 25 - 27, 2023 | Montreal, Canada | INFO

The Disasters Expo USA, taking place in California, will welcome thousands of specialists from the flood, storm, fire, and earthquake sectors from across the globe all under one roof, ensuring that our attendees leave the show with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in the disaster prevention industry. Disasters Expo USA has partnered with the U.S. Department of Commerce to ensure that all gain the most from the exclusive opportunities available at the event.

• Source the newest products and services from 300 exhibitors
• Live emergency response demonstrations
• Over 200 leading industry speakers
• Keynote addresses from FEMA, NOAA, and the World Bank

September 27-28, 2023 | Anaheim Convention Center  | INFO
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This mission will include one-on-one business appointments with potential buyers, distributors, and joint venture partners. In addition, delegates will participate in meetings with key government authorities and companies such as the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the Specialized Integrated Logistics Zone, Saudi Arabia Railways and more, as well as with business groups like the Council of Saudi Chambers, who will address several topics like procurement, tenders, policies, and regulations.

Open to U.S. companies exporting products at least 51% U.S. content.

The Commerce Department launched the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) to help U.S. companies participate in the EU-U.S. DPF and facilitate cross-border transfers of personal data in compliance with EU law. The Data Privacy Framework provides an affordable and direct mechanism for personal data transfers from Europe while ensuring data protection that is consistent with EU, UK, and Swiss law.

UK Government announces extension of CE mark recognition for businesses

Following Brexit, the UK government began working toward a national consumer safety standard to replace the CE Mark. However, as of Aug 1, 2023, following industry input and review, businesses are granted flexibility and choice to use either the UKCA or CE approach to sell products in Great Britain.  Read more HERE