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Deputy Secretary Led Trade Mission to South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria
August 6-15, 2023
Companies in the automotive, personal care product, ICT, and safety/security industries are well positioned to succeed on the African continent. Be part of this official U.S. Department of Commerce delegation to Africa, and enhance your ability to secure meetings and gain greater exposure in promising African markets.
e-Commerce Assistance for Diverse Businesses
Go Global with the U.S. Commercial Service & Amazon
Expanding through e-commerce? 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 markets! Sessions are on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. EST on the following dates.
All sessions are FREE:
• Go Global Workshop Series: Mexico: February 22
• Go Global Workshop Series: Europe: March 22
• Go Global Workshop Series: Asia Pacific Region: April 19
Global Digital Growth: Roadmaps for 2023
The U.S. Commercial Service and its strategic trade partner, “Getting to Global” invite you to a series of four virtual workshops to help you build your global digital strategy. Sessions are on Thursdays at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. EST on the following dates. Each session is $25.
• U.S. to Anywhere: February 16
• Hong Kong as a Hub: March 16
• U.S. to Middle East: April 13
• U.S. to Europe: May 18
Zoomark 2023
The U.S. Commercial Service in Milan is organizing, in cooperation with Imex Management, a U.S. Pavilion at the 20th edition of Zoomark International that will take place in Bologna (Italy), May 15-17, 2023. Zoomark 2023 is a TEPP certified show.
Zoomark is the largest trade show for pet products in Southern Europe and in the Mediterranean region and it hosted every other year: this year over 850 exhibitors from 50 Countries and more than 28,000 qualified buyers from 85 Countries are expected. Compared to the last pre-Covid edition (2019), the 2023 event has more exhibitors and two extra halls (seven in total), new international delegations and several countries exhibiting at Zoomark for the first time, such as Greece, Thailand, and Mexico, along with the established ones from the US, Canada, Great Britain, China, India, the Czech Republic, and Brazil. Zoomark 2023 already looks to be the biggest edition yet and figures keep growing, confirming Zoomark as the leading pet industry event in Europe in 2023.
Zoomark International is an excellent opportunity for American SMEs to enter the Italian and European markets. The U.S.A. Pavilion at Zoomark represents a unique trade show for American producers of pet products to explore new markets and make contact with potential international partners.
Our office offers several benefits to U.S. exhibitors before, during and after the show: first, we manage an extensive promotional campaign reaching out to pet industry leads and press prior to the show to promote U.S. exhibitors on the U.S. Commercial Service website, as well as through our European network of offices; we will have buyer delegation recruitment from CS Spain and CS Czech Republic; we conduct an extensive social media campaign; we organize a networking reception in the lounge of the U.S. Pavilion the first day of the show; and we will be at the show during the three days to provide on-site support forpromotion of U.S. companies and products, along with CS Spain and Czech Republic’s colleagues.
You may want to see the short video we recorded in 2019 edition inside the U.S.A. Pavilion showing the main benefits of participation.
We are reaching you out to inform you that IMEX Management still has some space available in the U.S.A. Pavilion.
International Security Conference & Exposition – also known as ISC West
ISC West in Las Vegas (March 28-31, 2023) is a limited TEPP with the show organizer requesting recruitment from only 4 countries: Canada, Colombia, Guatemala and UAE.
We have setup a matchmaking website with a corresponding QR Code:
Flyer of ITA services offered at ISC West
SuperZoo, August 16-18, 2023, is the most-attended pet industry trade show in North America, established by World Pet Association in 1950 as an annual gathering place for the entire industry to connect, learn and do business.
Ever since, the show has continued to grow—and it now boasts more buyers and education hours than any other industry event on the continent. With its rich education offerings, easy-to-shop show floor and energizing, fun-filled atmosphere, SuperZoo has earned its reputation as North America’s premier pet retail event—and the industry’s most productive and vibrant trade show of the year.
NAMPO Harvest Days 2023: U.S. Networking Center space open now!
NAMPO Harvest Days, the largest agricultural machinery trade show in the southern hemisphere is set for May 16-19 at NAMPO Park, Bothaville, South Africa. Please consider joining this Agribusiness Sales Program by exhibiting in the NAMPO U.S. Networking Center. Mini booths start at $800 with prime outdoor equipment display and booth space for $2,500. A catalog only option for those unable to travel is available for $250. Exhibitor highlights include a networking reception, market briefing, export/import counseling and dedicated delegation leader. A hotel block and transportation to and from the show are available as well at an additional cost.
More details and registration can be found on the attached pdf or by clicking HERE.
Questions can be directed to: Andrew.Anderson@trade.gov or Chelsey.Libecki@trade.gov
U.S. Embassy in Tunisia Welcomes U.S. Agro-Food and Food Packaging Companies, June 20-23, 2023
The commercial team at the U.S. Embassy in Tunisia welcomes U.S. agro-food companies to explore opportunities in North Africa and the greater region.
The embassy team will be present to assist companies at the inaugural International Food Show Africa (IFSA) , to be held in Tunis from June 20-23, 2023. U.S. companies will have the opportunity to exhibit at the show’s U.S. pavilion.
The scope of the show covers the spectrum of food and beverage processing, packaging technology, cold-chain, warehousing, logistics solutions, etc. The U.S. Embassy in Tunis is collaborating with U.S. Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) partners to promote the show and recruit U.S. food exporters, manufacturers, retailers, and food service professionals. Aside from meeting with the embassy team to better understand the market, the show would provide opportunities to interact directly with buyers and suppliers from across the African continent.
Feel free to reach out to Economic/Commercial Officer Matt Jamrisko and Economic/Commercial Specialist Sami Aouadhi at tuniscommercial@state.gov