Bringing Buyers to U.S. Trade Shows

International Buyer Program Participate in the U.S. Commercial Service International Buyer Program (IBP) and help increase your international sales. As an exhibitor, your chances of finding the right international business partner greatly increases at a trade show that is part of the IBP. You will not only meet more buyers, representatives and distributors, but your products and services can be listed in the Export Interest Directory and distributed to all international visitors.

Please find below a list of current U.S. events CSUK is promoting:

Agriculture

For more details, please contact:
Chrystal Denys, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0432
Email: Chrystal.Denys@trade.gov

International Poultry Expo/International Feed Expo
January 29-31, 2013, Atlanta, GA
Website: http://www.ipe13.org/
“The International Poultry Expo, IPE, is celebrating 65 years of continual exhibition services to the poultry industry. IPE, IFE, and AMI's IME are co-locating their tradeshows in 2013, under the International Production & Processing Expo umbrella name. The IPPE will bring together over 1,000 exhibitors and an anticipated 25,000 attendees in Atlanta from January 29 - 31, 2013.”

AG Connect Expo 2013
January 29-31, 2013, Kansas City, MO
Website: http://www.agconnect.com
“AG CONNECT Expo & Summit offers a preview of what’s to come in agriculture in the next several years through new technologies, advanced practices, and operating efficiencies that improve quality and yield. AG CONNECT is also known for one-on-one access to leading senior executives as well as industry and education experts on key issues affecting agriculture.”

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Beauty/Healthcare

For more details, please contact:
Sara Jones, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0451
Email: Sara.Jones@trade.gov

or

Cheryl Withers, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0471
Email: Cheryl.Withers@trade.gov

Natural Products Expo West/Engredea
March 7-10, 2013, Anaheim, CA
Website: http://www.expowest.com/
“Natural Products Expo West continues to be the leading trade show in the natural, organic and healthy products industry. Rated as one of the top 200 trade shows in the US by Tradeshow Week, Natural Products Expo West continues to help attendees reach their business goals. Join 60,000 other industry professionals interacting with over 3,000 exhibits. Co-located with Engredea, Nutracon conference, the Beer, Wine & Spirits Marketplace and Fresh Ideas Organic Marketplace, Natural Products Expo West showcases the entire value chain of healthy products from start to finish, identifying the bestsellers of today and the trends of tomorrow.”

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Building & Construction

For more details, please contact:
Cheryl Withers, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0471
Email: Cheryl.Withers@trade.gov

NAHB International Builders’ Show
January 22-24, 2013, Las Vegas, NV
Website: http://www.buildersshow.com
“The International Builders' Show is the largest annual light construction show in the world—over miles and miles of the latest and most advanced building products and services ever assembled. See all of the latest innovations for yourself with hands-on demonstrations and working models in over 300 building industry categories at the National Association Home Builders’ annual convention.”

World of Concrete
February 5-8, 2013, Las Vegas, NV
Website: http://www.worldofconcrete.com
“Since 1975, World of Concrete has been the industry’s ONLY annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. Featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits, leading suppliers showcasing innovative products and technologies, exciting demonstrations and competitions, a world-class education program, and the information you need to help sustain and grow your business. Start the year off strong at World of Concrete!”

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Consumer Goods

For more details, please contact:
Chrystal Denys, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0432
Email: Chrystal.Denys@trade.gov

International Home & Housewares Show 2013
March 2-5, 2013, Chicago, IL
Website: http://www.housewares.org/show/info/
“The International Home + Housewares Show offers you the opportunity to see first-hand consumer lifestyle and product trends for all areas of the home, both inside and out, under one roof.”

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Energy & Power Generation

For more details, please contact:
Claudia Colombo, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0443
Email: Claudia.Colombo@trade.gov

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)
May 5-9, 2013, Houston, TX
Website: http://www.otcnet.org/pages/about/
The Offshore Technology conference is designed for those interested in the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection.

WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition 2013
May 5-8, 2013, Chicago, IL
Website: http://windpowerexpo.org/2013/

“WINDPOWER® is the focal point for wind professionals to network with and learn from industry leaders and experts, and to discover the latest in industry products and services.”

GridWeek 2013
October 1-3, 2013, Washington, DC
Website: http://www.gridweek.com/
“With stimulus and investment dollars in play, standards work in full swing, and deployments underway, the Smart Grid industry is positioned to make tremendous strides over the coming years. With the industry’s top minds in attendance, GridWeek provides the forum to define strategic direction, while diving deeply into content that will inform business, policy and solutions down the road.”

RETECH 2013 (Renewable Energy Technology Conference & Exhibition)
TBD - Washington, D.C.
Website: http://www.retech2012.com/
“Strategically located in the center of the action, Washington D.C., RETECH has become the meeting place for the renewable energy industry. Leverage this unmatched opportunity to meet more than 3,000 government, utility, technology and finance professionals from 50+ countries who are driving the growth of this burgeoning industry in the U.S. and around the world.”

Power Gen 2013
November 12-14, 2013, Orlando, FL
Website: http://www.power-gen.com/index.html
"POWER-GEN International is the industry leader in providing comprehensive coverage of trends, technologies and issues facing the generation sector. More than 1,200 companies from all sectors of the industry exhibit each year and more than 19,000 attendees come together at POWER-GEN International for a horizontal look at the industry with key emphasis on new solutions and innovations for the future."

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Entertainment Services

For more details, please contact:
Stewart Gough, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0459
Email: Stewart.Gough@trade.gov

American Film Market 2013
November 6-13, 2013, Santa Monica, CA
Website: http://www.ifta-online.org/afm/home.asp
“Founded in 1981, the American Film Market (AFM) has grown steadily to become the premiere global marketplace where Hollywood’s decision-makers and trendsetters all gather under one roof. Unlike a film festival, the AFM is a marketplace where production and distribution deals are closed. In just eight days, more than $800 million in deals will be sealed — on both completed films and those that haven’t started shooting yet — making AFM the must-attend industry event. With 8,000 attendees, 900 screenings, and seminars programmed by leading industry organizations, the American Film Market continues to be the pivotal destination for independent filmmakers and business people from all over the world.”

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Environment

For more details, please contact:
Contact: Claudia Colombo, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0443
Email: Claudia.Colombo@trade.gov

WasteExpo 2013
May 20-23, 2013, New Orleans, LA
Website: http://wasteexpo.com/
WasteExpo is the largest event for the solid waste and recycling industry in North America.

WEFTEC 2013
Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference
October 5-9, 2013, Chicago, IL
Website: http://www.weftec.org/
“WEFTEC®, the Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, is the biggest meeting of its kind in North America and offers thousands of water quality professionals from around the world the best water quality education and training available today. Also recognized as the world’s largest annual water quality exhibition, WEFTEC’s massive show floor provides unparalleled access to the field’s most cutting-edge technologies and services.”

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Franchising

For more details, please contact:
Chrystal Denys, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0432
Email: Chrystal.Denys@trade.gov

International Franchise Expo
June 20-22, 2013, New York, NY
Website: http://www.ifeinfo.com/

“Join thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners at the International Franchise Expo, the largest franchise expo in the country. Meet hundreds of proven franchise opportunities. Every industry. Every investment level. Full-time and part-time.”

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Healthcare

For more details, please contact:
Cheryl Withers, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0471
Email: Cheryl.Withers@trade.gov

2013 American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo
July 28-August 1, 2013, Houston, TX
Website: http://www.aacc.org/events/Pages/default.aspx

“Keep up with the latest trends and advances in the profession….take time to interact with colleagues, peers, and experts from around the world….and keep current on the continuing changes in the health care environment- changes that directly affect you.”

Greater New York Dental Meeting
November 29 – December 4, 2013, New York, NY
Website: www.gnydm.com
The Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting is one of the largest Dental Congresses in the world. The Meeting hosts over 58,000 health care professionals at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center featuring over 1,500 Technical Exhibits which demonstrate the newest technology for the dental profession.

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Hospitality

For more details, please contact:
Chrystal Denys, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0432
Email: Chrystal.Denys@trade.gov

The Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show (NCB) 2013
March 19-21, 2013, Las Vegas, NV
Website: http://www.ncbshow.com/
The nightclub and bar show provides exhibits designed for nightclub owners, operators, bartenders and other professionals in the industry. The conference will provide a variety of workshops and keynote presentations.

National Restaurant Show (NRA)
May 18-21, 2013 - Chicago, IL
Website: http://www.restaurant.org/show/
The first National Restaurant Association show was held in Kansas city, Missouri on December 1-3, 1919. Since that time, the NRA/Show has been the leading trade show in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Dozens of hospitality industry specific groups and organizations allied to the hospitality industry, as well as hundreds of restaurant/hotel corporations, hold meetings in Chicago immediately preceding, during and following the Show, further solidifying its position as the leading annual event in the hospitality industry.

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Information Technology & Communications

For more details, please contact:
Claudia Colombo, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0443
Email: Claudia.Colombo@trade.gov

International CES 2013
January 8-11, 2013, Las Vegas, NV
Website: http://www.cesweb.org/

“With more than four decades of success, the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables CE innovations to grow and thrive.

International CTIA Wireless 2013
May 21-23, 2013, New Orleans, LA
Website: http://www.ctiawireless.com/
“CTIA shows bring together all industries advanced by wireless technology for intense business, learning and networking. Wireless is the largest wand most comprehensive trade show in the wireless industry. It is the premier venue to exchange ideas, create partnerships and collaborate to bring wireless telecommunications to new heights.”

InfoComm International 2013
June 8-14, 2013, Orlando, FL
Website: http://www.infocommshow.org
The largest professional audiovisual communications show in the world with 34,000 AV professionals and 925+ exhibitors from over 90 countries.

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Packaging

For more details, please contact:
Chrystal Denys, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0432
Email: Chrystal.Denys@trade.gov

PACK EXPO International 2013
September 23 - 25, 2013, Las Vegas, NV
Website: http://my.packexpo.com/default.aspx
“PACK EXPO International will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors' state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components. The most prominent companies in the industry will be exhibiting and making product introductions at the show. PACK EXPO International is a biennial event (every other year) - ideal timing for important industry updates and new product technology.”

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Printing/Graphic Arts Equipment

For more details, please contact:
Stewart Gough, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0459
Email: Stewart.Gough@trade.gov

Graphics of the Americas (GOA)
February 21-23, 2013, Orlando, FL
Website: http://goa2013.com/
“Celebrating 38 years of service, Graphics of the Americas (GOA) is one of the printing industry's largest, annual combined exposition and education events in the U.S.”

PRINT 13
September 6-11, 2013 - Chicago, IL
Website: http://www.gasc.org/PRINT13.aspx
“PRINT 13 is the largest and most innovative global exhibition of digital, offset and hybrid technologies in 2013. Here, across the expansive show floor, attendees will come to explore demonstrations of the latest technologies, unique new applications, and products and services for every key facet of the graphic communications industry.”

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Specialty Food & Baking

For more details, please contact:
Chrystal Denys, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0432
Email: Chrystal.Denys@trade.gov

Fancy Food Show
June 30-July 2, 2013, New York, NY
Website: http://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-show/
“North America’s Largest Specialty Food & Beverage Event will be in New York City from June 30 - July 2, 2013. Discover 180,000 products including confections, cheese, coffee, snacks, spices, ethnic, natural, organic and more. Connect with 2,400 exhibitors from 80 countries & regions.“

International Baking Industry Exhibition (IBIE)
October 6-9, 2013, Las Vegas, NV
Website: http://ibie2013.org/
“In October 2013, more than 20,000 baking professionals from every segment of the grain-based market will converge in Las Vegas for the world’s largest, most comprehensive trade event of the year.”

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Textiles

For more details, please contact:
Chrystal Denys, Commercial Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0432
Email: Chrystal.Denys@trade.gov

MAGIC Marketplace (Summer)
August 21-23, 2013, Las Vegas, NV
Website: http://www.magiconline.com
“MAGIC is the preeminent trade event in the international fashion industry, hosting global buyers and sellers of men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, footwear, accessories and sourcing resources. As an incubator of fashion, MAGIC is where new trends surface and develop into what will be seen on the consumer. The show’s goal is to connect and inspire the fashion community, fuse diverse trends, while offering unbeatable service to its customers.”

Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo 2013 and
Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) Expo
October 23-25, 2013, Orlando, FL
Website: http://www.ifaiexpo.com/
"Come to IFAI Expo Americas to do business with exhibitors who have all the materials used to produce oil boom you're looking for. Also safety vests, storage structures, temporary shelter, shade/canopy for Vessels of Opportunity, geotechnical products for landfill and beach protection, stopping the oil flow, and more."

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Travel & Tourism

For more details, please contact:
Stewart Gough, Commercial Specialist
Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 0459
Email: Stewart.Gough@trade.gov

International Pow Wow (this is not an IBP show)
June 8-12, 2013, Las Vegas, NV
Website: http://www.ustravel.org/events/international-pow-wow
International Pow Wow, organized by U.S. Travel Association, is the travel industry's premier international marketplace and is the largest generator of Visit USA travel.

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