U.S. Environmental Technologies Business Development Mission to IFAT and Europe
May 8 - 15, 2024
 Join the U.S. Department of Commerce for this trade mission to Europe to capitalize on opportunities in the region and connect with potential partners, distributors, service providers, end-users, and foreign government decision makers who are seeking U.S. environmental solutions.
Priority deadline for applications is January 12, 2024 with a rolling deadline until the trade mission is full.
Limited space remaining. Apply Today!
About IFAT - Munich, Germany
In 2022, IFAT attracted 119,000 visitors from 155 countries and regions and hosted nearly 3,000 exhibitors. The show also includes a robust conference program, and along with its innovation spotlights and live demonstrations, is a leading venue in showcasing the latest trends and emerging issues in the environmental technologies sector.
Benefits of Participation
Participants will be able to participate in exclusive trade mission programming such as:
- B2B & B2G Matchmaking
- Networking receptions
- Briefings with U.S. Embassy staff
- Promotional events,
- Ad-hoc meetings with potential business partners on the show floor
Optional Spin-off: Czech Republic and Slovakia
A limited number of participants will have the opportunity to sign up for optional program to Slovakia and the Czech Republic the week before IFAT to explore opportunities in those markets via business-to-business matchmaking meetings and meetings with relevant public sector entities to learn about commercial opportunities in water, wastewater treatment, solid waste management and recycling, and air pollution monitoring and control.
Target Sectors
- Water and Wastewater Management
- Solid Waste and Recycling
- Air Pollution Control and Monitoring
Fees & Expenses
After a firm or trade association has been selected to participate in the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of a participation fee is required. The participation fees are:
- $850 for small or medium-sized enterprises
- $1,600 for large firms or trade associations
The fee to participate in the optional program to Czech Republic and Slovakia will be:
- $2,350 for small or medium-sized enterprises
- $5,000 for large firms or trade associations
The fee for each additional firm representative (large firm or SME/trade organization) to participate in any portion of the mission is $1000.
Expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant. Interpreter and driver services can be arranged for additional cost.
For more information visit the event website or contact Bethany Bennick at Bethany.Bennick@trade.gov and Megan Hyndman at Megan.Hyndman@trade.gov
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