(updated 07/03/04)
American Technologies 2004 Catalog Show, Almaty, Kazakhstan, July 14-16 The American Technologies Catalog Show is a showcase for introducing the most recent American technology to the Kazakhstani market. The show will highlight the latest telecommunications, computer, security, safety, process controls equipment and services. The U.S. Commercial Service in Almaty will receive and introduce participating American companies' literature to local prospects, subsequently providing a list of those trade leads which have expressed interest in further communication. Contact the Silicon Valley U.S. Export Assistance Center--408-271-7300--for more information.
Product Literature Center at IITELMIT 2004, Jakarta, July 28-31 IITELMIT--Indonesian International Telecommunication, Media and Information Technology http://www.iitelmit.com--is Indonesia’s most prominent ICT exhibition attracting: telecom carriers, mobile communication network and satellite operators, ISPs, Computer Hardware and Software Providers, IT engineering designers. IITELMIT 2003 attracted 175 exhibitors (45 % increase from 2002) from 40 countries and 30,000 trade visitors. During the course of this four-day event, your company literature will be continuously on display at our booth staffed by knowledgeable staff from the U.S. Commercial Center. We will record all expressions of interest your company receives during the show and provide you full contact information on the trade leads generated at the U.S. Commercial Center booth. The cost is only $95. Contact the Silicon Valley USEAC in San Jose--408-271-7300--for more information.
California Trade Mission to the Russian Far East. Aug 1- 6, 2004. The U.S. Commercial Service in Vladivostok Russia, the Monterey Bay Export Assistance Center and the Monterey Bay International Trade Association - in addition to a handful of other Federal, State and City partners, have teamed up to form a special trade development mission to the Russian Far East. There is a growing demand for U.S. products in the region and there is a particular interest for these products in the rapidly developing cities of Vladivostok and Kahbarovsk – cities on the trade mission itinerary. Participats will meet with local government and business leaders, and will be given the opportunity to meet with Russian buyers, importers and distributors. Targeted sectors include: franchising, e-learning products, auto parts and equipment, health foods, California wines, beauty products, agricultural and food processing equipment, mining equipment, boat / ship building equipment and associated services, tourism, and environmental technology products. To view the mission's agenda please visit the following webpage: http://www.mbita.org/russian/index.html or http://www.mbita.org/russian/rfe_trademission.html Cost: $4000.00 (Includes program fees, air-fair, hotel accommodations, train accommodations and more.) Space is very limited. For more information you may also call: Tony 831-469-0148 Chris 408-271-7300 x 108.
USA Pavilion at CeBIT Bilisim Eurasia, August 31-September 5, Istanbul, Turkey The Turkish ICT market is expected to reach $11.5 billion in 2004, with a growth rate of 13 %. Over 160,000 visitors and 850 exhibitors from 55 countries attended CeBIT Bilisim Eurasia last year. The U.S. Commercial Service in Turkey is offering the following package: furnished, turnkey booth, pre-arranged matchmaking meetings with prospective buyers and partners, bi-lingual pavilion management staff, conference rooms for private meetings, a reception for U. S. companies and their clients, and exhibitor entrance tickets. Price: Euro 260 per sq. meter + VAT. 10, 20, 30, 40 square meter booths available. Application deadline: August 10.
Japan Analytical Instruments Show. September 1-3, Tokyo, Japan.
The Japan Analytical Instruments Manufacturers Association (JAIMA) presents the JAIMA Show (www.jaima.or.jp), one of the most important promotional opportunities in Japan's $2.9 billion analytical instruments industry. The U.S. Commercial Service will have a booth to showcase U.S. products/services at the Show. Those new to the Japanese market, are encouraged to consider the free promotion of their product literature or the on-site participation at the U.S. Commercial Service booth, using the Gold Key Service, to identify potential partners during the show. Items to be exhibited include: laboratory analytical, pollution monitoring, in-process analytical, industrial safety analytical, clinical test, laboratory automation and biotechnology-related instruments. Contact a Trade Specialist at 408-271-7300 for more information.
SMAU 2004. October 21-25, Milan, Italy
With over 380,000 visitors and 1200 exhibitors, SMAU is the second largest ICT and consumer electronics trade show in the world and the ideal gateway to the emerging markets in Southern and Eastern Europe. The U.S. Commercial Service at the US Department of Commerce in Italy offers you a unique turn-key solution: fully furnished booth within the US Pavilion, one-on-one appointments with qualified prospects, on site logistical and marketing assistance, interpreters, extensive national and international promotional campaign, and much more. Participation fee is only $4200. For more information please contact Gianluca Grechi at 415-434-4478 or smau@projectforyou.com .
U.S. Pavilion at MATELEC Trade Show, Madrid, Spain, October 26 – 30, 2004. This one-of-a-kind opportunity for U.S. firms to participate in the International Exhibition of Electrical and Electronic Equipment “MATELEC” Trade Show will highlight U.S. electric and electrical equipment manufacturers and service providers in a wide range of sectors at MATELEC--one of the most important international trade shows in Europe for such areas. The U.S. Pavilion package - a special area reserved for U.S. companies providing participants marketing assistance from the US Embassy / US Commercial Service and includes space rental and standard booth construction - 12 sq.m, promotional campaign by CS Spain and IFEMA among potential buyers and industry media prior to show, information on Spanish companies that confirm interest in exhibitors’ products, reception hosted in honor of the U.S. exhibitors, use of the U.S. Commercial Service office at the fairgrounds for business meetings, buyers briefings, etc. Cost: USD 3,900 Deadline for registration: June 30, 2004. Contact a trade specialist at 408-271-7300 for more information.
Global Venture Forum 2004. November 15-16, Osaka, Japan.
GVF is a high-tech international business-matching event which has been held annually since 1995. GVF is a broad-spectrum global business-matching event for companies in new, high-tech, and emerging fields of business. It aims to assist venture businesses around the world and contribute to the creation of new business by providing valuable opportunities to match and link outstanding technologies, and products of venture businesses with managerial resources of established companies, including sales channels, production engineering capabilities, equipment, and funds. GVF is known and evaluated highly from Japanese and overseas companies/organizations, as an event with only high-leveled and growing venture companies, and has been raising actual progress from the past events. Application deadline: July 12th. Free for companies selected to participate in GVF ‘04. Certain restrictions apply. Please contact Kathy Haneta at khaneta@jaccsv.org or (408)288-5222 for more details.