Information & Communication

Technology changes the world daily—is your information and communication technology business in the global mix? Keep your company growing by devising or expanding your international export strategy. From Brazil to China, from Korea to Europe, the opportunities for your information and communication technology products and services are almost endless.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) Information and Communication Technology Team provides international market research, business leads, and promotional events tailored to information and communication technology companies. Our programs support U.S. product and service exports related to:

The ITA Information and Communication Technology team is here to help you:

Upcoming Trade Events

Computex 2013
June 4-8, 2013
Taipei, Taiwan
Computex 2013, Asia’s largest and the world’s 2nd largest Information Technology trade show and will attract more than 5,300 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors to participate and introduce the latest ICT products and technologies in Taiwan. Rita.Chen@trade.gov for any questions.

InfoComm 2013
June 12-14, 2013
Orlando, FL
InfoComm is an annual exposition and conference for the professional audiovisual information communications industry and is considered the largest pro-AV show in the world.  Designed for professionals in the audiovisual, information communications and systems integration industries, InfoComm showcases the latest technologies for audio, video, display, projection, lighting and staging, digital signage, conferencing, digital content creation, networking, signal distribution and much more.  The U.S. Commercial Service will be offering the Showtime Program and B2B matchmaking for U.S. exhibitors.   Contact Carmela.Mammas@trade.gov for details.

CommunicAsia 2013/EnterpriseIT 2013/BroadcastAsia 2013
June 18-21, 2013
Singapore
CommunicAsia, held in conjunction with Broadcast Asia and Enterprise IT, is the most established and comprehensive ICT event in Asia. They will be held from June 18-21, 2013 in Singapore and is an excellent platform for U.S. ICT companies interested in exporting to Asia. In 2012, CommunicAsia & EnterpriseIT attracted 26,146 visitors, 50.5% were from overseas, while BroadcastAsia attracted 11,200 visitors, nearly 57% were from overseas. There were over 1,990 exhibitors covering 56,200 square meters of exhibition space. For questions, contact Sweehoon.Chia@trade.gov.

Semicon Taiwan 2013
September 4-6, 2013
Taipei, Taiwan
Semicon Taiwan 2013 will have more than 600 companies exhibit and more than 30,000 people will visit the show. It is the biggest semiconductor trade show in Taiwan and it creates new opportunities to drive innovation. Please contact Rita.Chen@trade.gov with questions.

For more upcoming international and domestic events, check out Upcoming Trade Events.

View a Trade Data Snapshot

Below are links to view trade data snapshots for selected NAICS codes. Additional trade data is available through the TradeStats Express Database.

Contact Us

View a list of Domestic Trade Specialists who can assist you with your ICT exports.

View a list of our International Commercial Specialists who can assist with your ICT exports.

Detailed Event Information For 4th Shanghai IDRS Exhibition 2012

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4th Shanghai IDRS Exhibition 2012 -- Audio/Visual Eq., Security/Safety Eq., Telecommunications Eq.

Location/Date: Shanghai, China 10/10/2012 - 10/12/2012

Event Summary:

The Shanghai International Disaster Reduction & Security Exhibition (SIDRS) is Asia's largest and China's official event for disaster management, emergency response, and safety and security. SIDRS is a unique and strategic platform bringing together stakeholders from the government and private sectors who are involved in ensuring the safety and security of civilians against natural disasters, national and municipal emergencies, and other internal and external security threats. SIDRS features the largest display of state-of-the-art technology, products and services in areas of pre-disaster monitoring & forecasting, disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction, emergency response, fire protection, and security equipment & technology. Managed by the Shanghai International Advertising & Exhibition Co., Ltd, SIDRS acts as a procurement platform for various local governments and disaster reduction agencies in procuring products and services. SIDRS is the ONLY show organized by the local governing Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and the Dujiangyan City Government of Sichuan Province. Attendees are from nationwide, local government office, and international organizations. The product categories on exhibit include, but is not limited to: mechanical security systems; technological and constructional fire protection; control and surveillance equipment; information systems for central control offices; robbery, intruder, and theft alarm equipment; fire alarm systems, and smoke and gas warning equipment; information and data protection systems; individual devices for electronic security systems; special vehicles and vehicle equipment; personal equipment, service and protective clothing; measuring equipment; crime detection systems; surveillance and guarding services; health-care and medical rescue equipment; public security & safety; food Safety; disaster relief supplies; post-disaster psychological consultation; and insurance and medical care.

Contacts:

Graylin Presbury, Trade Event Programs Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 202-482-5158 Graylin.Presbury@trade.gov

Jane Shen, Shanghai Senior Commercial Specialist Phone: 86 21 6279 7630*8718 Jane.Shen@trade.gov

Robert Bu, Shanghai International Advertising & Exhibition Co., LTD Phone: (86) 21-51797082 bukai@meorient.com