STEP Trade Mission Schedule
MANUFACTURING INDONESIA TRADE SHOW
Jakarta, Indonesia | December 5-8, 2012
Trade Show Website
Manufacturing Indonesia is one of the largest manufacturing machinery, equipment, material, and allied services show in South East Asia. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Terry LaRocca
Phone: (312) 814-6035
Email: Terry.LaRocca@illinois.gov
ARAB HEALTH 2013
Dubai, UAE | January 28-31, 2013
Trade Show Website
Arab Health 2013 is the leading healthcare event in the Middle East and North Africa region. With a wide pool of exhibitors, visitors, and delegates, Arab Health is ideal for companies looking to access the booming Middle East healthcare industry. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Sam Ntum
Phone: (312) 814-8480
Email: Sam.Ntum@illinois.gov
NANO TECH 2013
Tokyo, Japan | January 30 - February 1, 2013
Trade Show Website
The Nano Tech 2013 trade show is the largest nanotech trade show in Asia. It is an ideal venue for Illinois to showcase its image a major center for nanotech companies and research. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Terry LaRocca
Phone: (312) 814-6035
Email: Terry.LaRocca@illinois.gov
AERO INDIA 2013
Bangalore, India | February 6-11, 2013
Trade Show Website
Aero India 2013 is a biennial event showcasing the aerospace industry. India's civil aviation passenger growth is among the highest in the world and by 2020 expectations are that 400 million passengers will engage in air travel. Growth in the sector must be accompanied by growth in aviation infrastructure, i.e., assets in the air supported by assets on the ground, including training facilities. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Terry LaRocca
Phone: (312) 814-6035
Email: Terry.LaRocca@illinois.gov
SAIE MEXICO 2013 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING TRADE SHOW
Mexico City, Mexico | February 20-23, 2013
Trade Show Website
International Building Trade Show or SAIE Mexico 2013 (SAIE by its Spanish Acronym – Salon Internacional de la Edificacion) is the most important trade show for housing, construction, and green building sectors in the Mexican market. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Raymundo Flores
Phone: (52) 55-5533-6666
Email: rflores@illinoislatinamerica.org
CANADIAN RESTAURANT & FOODSERVICES ASSOCIATION TRADE SHOW
Toronto, Canada | March 3-5, 2013
Trade Show Website
The CRFA (Canadian Restaurant & Foodservices Association) is Canada’s largest trade event targeted at its $63 billion food service industry, including restaurants, hotels, schools, and institutions. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Tom Hagle
Phone: (312) 814-4959
Email: Tom.Hagle@illinois.gov
MEDICAL FAIR INDIA 2013
New Delhi, India | March 8-10, 2013
Trade Show Website
Medical Fair India is a prominent medical industry event with wide foreign participation. Due to rising demand and the positive response to the Illinois Trade Mission to Medical Fair India 2012, this is an ideal venue for Illinois companies. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Terry LaRocca
Phone: (312) 814-6035
Email: Terry.LaRocca@illinois.gov
MEDEXPO SAUDI ARABIA 2013
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | April 2-4, 2013
Trade Show Website
MEDEXPO Saudi Arabia 2013 offers a dedicated platform for decision makers to source the latest medical technology products and solutions. MEDEXPO Saudi Arabia covers a wide range of industries from health, dentistry and ophthalmology and attracts visitors primarily from the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain & Oman) as well as the wider Middle East region. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Sam Ntum
Phone: (312) 814-8480
Email: Sam.Ntum@illinois.gov
HANNOVER MESSE 2013
Hannover, Germany | April 8-12, 2013
Trade Show Website
Hannover Fair 2013 is the world’s most important technology show, specifically for new technology and automation. This show will also provide participants with technologically advanced matchmaking and lead generation services. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Iwona Bochenska
Phone: (312) 814-6029
Email: Iwona.Bochenska@illinois.gov
EXPOCOMER TRADE SHOW
Panama City, Panama | April 17-20, 2013
Trade Show Website
EXPOCOMER Trade Show is an industrial show to be held at Atlapa Convention Center. EXPOCOMER is recognized internationally as the most efficient bridge to export products, to the Caribbean, Central, and South America by the use of the Colón Free Zone. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Raymundo Flores
Phone: (52) 55-5533-6666
Email: rflores@illinoislatinamerica.org
MISSION WITH MATCHMAKING APPOINTMENTS
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia & Accra, Ghana | May 6-16, 2013
These are two capitals with sizeable business interests. Ethiopia has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, according to the Economist. Ghana was recognized for its economic and democratic achievements in 2006 when it signed a 5 year $547 million compact with the United States' Millennium Challenge Corporation. Gold Key matchmaking service will be provided to companies by the US Commercial Service. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Sam Ntum
Phone: (312) 814-8480
Email: Sam.Ntum@illinois.gov
BIO EXPO JAPAN 2013
Tokyo, Japan | May 8-10, 2013
Trade Show Website
Bio Expo Japan 2013 is a biotechnology trade show consisting of a major exhibition that will showcase products and technologies from all over the world. The event has been evaluated as one of the best business platforms for researchers from the private sector as well as universities. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Terry LaRocca
Phone: (312) 814-6035
Email: Terry.LaRocca@illinois.gov
MISSION WITH MATCHMAKING APPOINTMENTS
Shanghai, Zhejiang & Beijing, China | June 8-15, 2013
The consumer goods market in China offers tens of billions of dollars in opportunities for Illinois companies. OTI will offer one-on-one matchmaking appointments in each of the three Mission stops for the participating Illinois companies. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Zhigang Ren
Phone: (312) 814-2335
Email: Zhigang.Ren@illinois.gov
MISSION WITH MATCHMAKING APPOINTMENTS
Istanbul & Izmir, Turkey | June 5-11, 2013
Illinois’ Trade Mission to Turkey is geared towards small to medium sized companies seeking market information and distribution channels in this region. The focus of the mission is companies in the field of green technologies and advanced manufacturing. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Iwona Bochenska
Phone: (312) 814-6029
Email: Iwona.Bochenska@illinois.gov
10TH ANNUAL WORLD CONGRESS ON INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOPROCESSING
Montreal, Canada | June 16-19, 2013
Trade Show Website
Entering its tenth year, the 10th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing is expected to draw more than 1,000 high profile scientists, executives, investors, and government officials to discuss trends in bio based products, partnerships, and financing opportunities. At the BIO World Congress, Illinois trade mission participants will be able to showcase their latest technologies, bio based products, and research, as well as receive ongoing logistical assistance, market research, and support. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Tom Hagle
Phone: (312) 814-4959
Email: Tom.Hagle@illinois.gov
PARIS AIR SHOW
Paris, France | June 17-23, 2013
Trade Show Website
The Paris Air Show is the largest exhibition in the world serving the aviation industry. As a key event for the aviation sector, the show provides excellent opportunities for networking and presenting innovations. The Paris Air Show continues to be the showcase for the technological breakthroughs of the aerospace industry. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Iwona Bochenska
Phone: (312) 814-6029
Email: Iwona.Bochenska@illinois.gov
INDOWATER 2013
Jakarta, Indonesia | July 3-5, 2013
Trade Show Website
INDOWATER 2013 Expo and Forum is the largest and most comprehensive Water and Wastewater Expo in Indonesia and will be the largest water technology event in Southeast Asia in 2013. Concurrent shows include INDOWASTE and INDORENERTY 2013. Over 9000 delegates and trade buyers will congregate at INDOWATER, INDOWASTE, and INDOENERGY 2013. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Terry LaRocca
Phone: (312) 814-6035
Email: Terry.LaRocca@illinois.gov
PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY TRADE SHOW
Johannesburg, South Africa | September 1-2, 2013
Trade Show Website
Professional Beauty Trade Show in Johannesburg will be a show focused on cosmetics, toiletries, and personal care products. It is a leading trade show for the cosmetics and beauty product industry. Companies will receive business to business meetings arranged through the US Commercial Service. Click here for additional information on this Mission.
Contact: Sam Ntum
Phone: (312) 814-8480
Email: Sam.Ntum@illinois.gov
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