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:

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Communication Technology
  • Internet Technology

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

  • Promote your products and services worldwide
  • Identify and evaluate international partners
  • Navigate international documentation regulations
  • Successfully bid on foreign government contracts
  • Tap into export financing through our partners at the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Export-Import Bank

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.

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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.

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Detailed Event Information For ABASTUR 2012 Detailed Event Information For ABASTUR 2012
ABASTUR 2012 -- Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Eq., Apparel, Building Products, Cosmetics/Toiletries, Computer Software, Foods - Processed, Furniture, Hotel/Restaurant Eq., Lawn/Garden Eq., Textile Fabrics
Location/Date: Mexico City, Mexico 08/28/2012 - 08/30/2012
Event Summary:
Abastur is Mexico and Latin America largest and most important restaurant trade show. Held annually in Mexico City, the event draws thousands of attendees in the restaurant and hotel industry. Abastur has become a growing platform for restaurant business in the Mexican and Central American markets. The 27th edition of Abastur Mexico, Mexico and Central America's most important international trade show for the restaurant and hotel industry is held in Centro Banamex in Mexico City, August 28-30, 2012. Last 2011, 800 exhibitors exhibited their products and services in 34,000 gross square meters of exhibition space in Abastur Mexico 2011 and receiving 23,000 professional attendees. CS Mexico is planning to work jointly with the organizer to recruit a US Pavilion. A series of webinars on the restaurant industry and Abastur US Pavilion will be conducted and organized by CS Mexico City to recruit US exhibitors. Booth pricing is still unknown. Booth offer includes: Doing Business in Mexico Briefing, On-site support from the U.S. Commercial Service staff and other services to be determined.

Contacts:
Alicia Zayas, Guadalajara
Commercial Assistant
Phone: 52-33-3615-1140
Alicia.Zayas@trade.gov
Helen Simpson-Davis, Trade Event Programs
Senior International Trade Specialist
Phone: 202-482-1882
Helen.Simpson-Davis@trade.gov
Jeff Hamilton, Mexico City
Commercial Officer
Phone: 011-52-55-5140-2612
Jeff.Hamilton@trade.gov
Josefina Martinez, Monterrey
Commercial Specialist
Phone: 52-81-8047-3242
Josefina.Martinez@trade.gov
Monica Martinez, Mexico City
Commercial Specialist
Phone: 52-55-5140-2628
Monica.Martinez@trade.gov
Armando Villagomez, AMAIT, Asociacion Mexicana de Abastecedores Turisticos, A.C.

Phone: 909-991-6800
mfvillagomez@verizon.net villatrading@verizon.net