Featured Events
Advanced Manufacturing Business Development Trade Mission
September 21-26, 2025
Türkiye and Poland
Economic ties between the United States and Poland and Türkiye are strong and expanding. Join the U.S. Commercial Service to expand your opportunities in this region. Gain expert insights, learn about the demand within this industry sector, and network with contacts to develop collaborative opportunities.
- Additive Manufacturing - loT & lloT
- Advanced Materials & Composites - Precision Machinery
- Automation & Robotics - Process Tools
- Data Analytics & Digital Services - Sensing, Vision, & Inspection Technologies
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The smarter E South America
August 26-28, 2025 | São Paulo, Brazil
The U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to invite U.S. exporters to participate in The smarter E South America 2025, LATAM’s largest alliance of events for the energy industry. Your presence in the USA Pavilion provides an exclusive opportunity to network with industry leaders and explore collaborations in this dynamic and rapidly expanding sector. Seize the opportunity to showcase your innovations, forge strategic partnerships, and contribute to shaping the future of energy in one of Latin America‘s most dynamic markets!
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Formnext 2025
November 18-21, 2025
Frankfurt, Germany I INFO
Europe's largest additive manufacturing exhibition and conference, has continued its partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service’s Trade Event Partnership Program. This year’s program spotlights applications in aerospace, industrial machinery and plants, and luxury sectors such as jewelry and watches. The U.S. Commercial Service will provide on-site counseling and host a Standards Event on 17 November to advance industry standardization following the updated Additive Manufacturing Roadmap. The Düsseldorf office is also rolling out an Exhibitor Support Program that supplies tailored market research, contact follow-up, matchmaking, and links to domestic trade specialists.
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Expo Agua - Peru I October 16-18, 2025 I INFO
This is the premiere water expo show that attracts over 80,000 international attendees. Our Global Environmental Technologies Team is working in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy in Lima to invite U.S. companies to participate in Expo Agua in a turnkey booth in the U.S. Pavilion. U.S. Pavilion Companies will receive a comprehensive booth package that includes exhibit space, boosted marketing, VIP networking receptions, private off-site tour of Lima's water treatment plant, and comprehensive support from the U.S. Commercial Service, which will take questions before, during, and after the event.
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Infosecurity Mexico
September 30 - October 1, 2025
Mexico City I INFO
Infosec offer U.S. firms a platform to tap one of Latin America’s fastest-growing digital-security markets. This year’s edition promises more than 7,400 business connections, 40+ solution providers covering cloud, network and governance tools, 60 curated buyer-exhibitor meetings, and over 40 intensive sessions. The International Trade Administration lists Infosecurity Mexico among Mexico’s priority tech events, and the U.S. Commercial Service team in Mexico City will be on-site to provide matchmaking, market intelligence and post-show follow-up for American exhibitors
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Expo AgroFuturo
September 10-12, 2025 | Colombia
Under the Trade Event Partnership Program, the U.S. Commercial Service has identified Expo AgroFuturo as an excellent opportunity for U.S. agribusiness companies to expand their business in the industry by exhibiting at the show and participating in Latin America’s leading agribusiness sector event!
The three-day trade show is one of the most important for the agribusiness sector in Latin America, where industry leaders find strategic partners, distributors and representatives for their products. Expo AgroFuturo is a specialized agribusiness fair that promotes innovations, education, and exports to Colombia and Latin America.
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 Cybersecurity Business Development Mission
December 7-15, 2025 | Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan
Be a part of this official U.S. delegation featuring pre-qualified business meetings, exclusive C-suite networking, and government briefings across four countries actively investing in digital transformation.
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 Featured Webinars and
Virtual Learning Opportunities
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Are You Ready to Export?
Wednesdays | 10-11am PT | Virtual
'Are You Ready to Export?' Wednesday Webinars are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month and feature conversations with different members of the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT). This year's theme is Partners in Exporting: how WEOT agencies work collaboratively together to support Washington businesses to sell their goods and services internationally.
Upcoming Sessions:
August 27th: Meet the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service
September 24th: Meet the Washington Small Business Development Centers
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IP Experts Panel Discussion
August 19 | 10 am ET
Protect Your Ideas. Strengthen Your Business.
Whether you're an innovator, entrepreneur, or start-up founder, protecting your intellectual property (IP) is essential to staying competitive. Join the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the U.S. Copyright Office for a free webinar— plus expert insights and live Q&A.
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And while we're on this topic, don't forget to check out USPTO Hour, a new podcast series
Business Opportunities in the Rail and Port Sectors of the Czech Republic
August 7, 2025 10 am ET
Explore export opportunities in rail, maritime, infrastructure, and adjacent sectors of the Czech Republic. This dynamic webinar will also allow you to gain market insights from U.S. Embassy trade experts and in-market decision-makers.
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Gateways to Growth: South Asia Port Opportunities Webinar Series
August 12, 2025 | 6 am PT | $30
The U.S. Departments of Commerce and State will co-host a South Asia regional webinar series for U.S. exporters to learn more about opportunities in the ports sector. Featured speakers include in-country USG staff, foreign government officials and ports operators from the region. The webinars will highlight opportunities in Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and Maldives and focus on ports infrastructure (new construction and upgrades/refurbishment), and port related services, equipment, and software for ports operation and security.
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Mozambique's National Digital Transformation Strategy
August 14, 2025 10:00 am ET
Learn about Mozambique’s National Digital Transformation Strategy, including infrastructure plans, rural connectivity efforts, and upcoming digital projects. The webinar will also highlight U.S. government support for American companies exploring opportunities in Mozambique’s digital sector.
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STEP Funds
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Intellectual Property Resources
Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP)
US Patent & Trademark Office's Free Services
Financial Resources
Trade Finance Guide
Small Business Administration Export Loans
Export Credit Insurance from Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
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