Advanced Manufacturing Global Newsletter Summer 2026

Automate 2026

June 22-25, 2026

McCormick Place, Chicago, Il. 

Automate is a convergence of the industry's brightest minds and the most innovative technologies. With the largest and most diverse display of industrial automation solutions and technologies, it’s a one-stop show designed to address all your automation needs and dreams.

Connecting U.S. Companies with International Opportunities.

If you are a U.S. exhibitor at Automate, we are pleased to collaborate with A3 to connect U.S. companies with foreign buyers and international opportunities. Please see the link below for more information: 

AUTOMATE 2026 - International Sales Interest Survey

U.S. Commercial Service Activities and Country Briefings. 

Open to all U.S. exhibitors at Automate, we encourage you to come and attend our activities. 

For more information, please contact:

Hoeun.kim@trade.gov 

Chris.Petersen@trade.gov

Defense Industrial Base (DIB)

Accelerator 2026

August 25-27, 2026

Pennsylvania Convention Center

As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Accelerator, hosted by the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) and the Department of War in Philadelphia, brings together innovators, manufacturers, government leaders, allies, investors, and industry partners to strengthen America's industrial capacity and accelerate the scaling of defense technologies. The event provides a forum to address challenges, develop solutions, and connect participants with investment opportunities supporting the revitalization of manufacturing in the United States.

The U.S. Commercial Service will be onsite with an exhibit booth offering international business development counseling and export assistance for defense-related companies, including guidance on advocacy, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS). In addition, Commercial Service representatives will participate in breakout sessions highlighting federal resources available to help U.S. companies expand into international defense markets and strengthen global partnerships.

For more information, please contact:

Molly.Hope@trade.gov

Bogota International Industrial Show (FIB) 2026

September 28 – October 02, 2026 Bogota, Colombia

Don't miss the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, discover the latest innovations, and take your business to the next level at Colombia’s leading industrial event. Bogota International Industrial Show (FIB) 2026 offers direct access to key decision-makers and exclusive networking and business opportunities across strategic industrial sectors. Join more than 460 exhibitors, 38,000 visitors, and representatives from 49 countries. Showcase your company as a leader in the next phase of industrial innovation.

For more information, please contact:

Julio Acero - julio.acero@trade.gov

The International Trade Administration's Supply Chain Resource Hub connects U.S. and international businesses with tools, programs, and partners to strengthen American manufacturing through domestic sourcing. 

This resource toolkit supports both U.S. and foreign businesses with resources to help guide sourcing of U.S. made materials, parts, and components. By using American-made inputs, companies can strengthen the economy, ensure supply chain resilience, and meet regulatory standards. Click on the link below to find government programs, private sector tools, and success stories to help businesses grow through the sourcing of American products.