FY17 International
Trade Events
Aviation Forum Hamburg
Georgia exported to 217 countries and territories in 2015
December 6-7, 2016, Hamburg, Germany
Accelerate your business at the 6th Aviation Forum, a supply chain conference and exhibition for the aviation industry.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) will have a booth in the exhibition area, and attendees
will have premium networking opportunities with a wide range of aviation OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, especially those
based in Europe. CPOs from Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier are confirmed speakers..
(Taube Ponce, [email protected])
DOMOTEX 2017
January 14-17, 2017, Hannover, Germany
One of floor coverings’ top global trade shows highlighting the industry trends, product diversity and emerging
innovations and designs. Explore your company’s trade opportunities in 2017 with the Georgia Department of
Economic Development and the American Floorcovering Alliance. Engage with industry leaders and international
decision makers and leverage the expected 45,000 plus visitors and 1,400 exhibitors representing 60 countries.
(Alice Carson, [email protected])
Arab Health 2017
January 30-February 2, 2017, Dubai, UAE
Accelerate your business in the Middle East, Europe, Africa and more at one of the world’s largest medical trade
events, Arab Health. Join the Georgia delegation for our fourth showing in an optimum, high traffic location in the
prestigious U.S.A. Pavilion. This show sells out quickly so register early. Registration opens in mid-July. In 2016, Arab
Health successfully showcased more than 3,900 exhibitors from 70+ countries. Products and services will be on
display from the world’s leading manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in medical and health technologies,
laboratory equipment, diagnostics, devices, imaging, cardiology, surgical products and disposables for hospitals and
physicians’ offices and more. (Kathy Oxford, [email protected])
Restaurants Show Canada 2017
February 26-28, 2017, Toronto, Canada
Exhibit with Georgia at the largest hospitality and food service focused show in Canada. Leading buyers and
distributors from restaurants and the hospitality industry will be present. Connect with 75% of the top 100 foodservice
companies in Canada, and meet face to face with more than 12,000 qualified buyers. Food service can be a great
first start into entering the Canadian market or can be a good next step for those already doing business in Canada.
Service providers of the hospitality industry as well as food service equipment companies are welcome to participate.
(Priya Verma, [email protected])
Gulfood 2017
February 26-March 2, 2017, Dubai, UAE
Exhibit with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Southern United States Trade
Association (SUSTA) at the largest and most attended food and hospitality event in the Middle East. Target industries
include meat products, eggs, snack foods, beverages, certified Halal foods, condiments and sauces, nuts, processed
fruits and vegetables, food service products, ingredients, natural/health and organic products.
(Shehzin Jafar, [email protected])
Expo ANTAD & ALIMENTARIA 2017
March 7-9, 2017, Guadalajara, Mexico
Exhibit at the largest retail focused show in Mexico, Expo ANTAD & ALIMENTARIA 2017. Leading buyers for the
largest retail channels in Mexico will be present, and in 2016 this show hosted approximately 25,000 visitors and
2,300 exhibitors. Participants must be SUSTA qualified. (Priya Verma, [email protected])
Georgia Department of Economic Development | Technology Square | 75 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30308 - USA | Georgia.org/Trade
Go Global Reception
March 14, 2017, Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia’s international representatives from 11 strategic global markets travel to Georgia for internal training, business
meetings with Georgia exporters and to gain insight on local communities throughout the state. The visit will
culminate with the Go Global Reception at the Atlanta History Center. (Taube Ponce, [email protected])
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2017
March 21-23, 2017, Pudong, China
Enhance your international business development in the Asia Pacific región at the floor coverings` benchmark trade
show, DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR. The event welcomes more than 47,000 visitors from 114+ countries and offers
exhibitors the opportunity to introduce new products prior to the show electronically through the InnovAction
Flooring Campaign. Connect with industry leaders and equip your business with the tools to grow your global
presence. (Alice Carson, [email protected])
LAAD Defence & Security Show
April 4-7, 2-17, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Join the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) at the LAAD Defence & Security show. South
America’s largest defense and security show brings together Brazilian and international companies specialized
in supplying equipment, services and technology to the armed forces, police, special forces, private security and
government agencies. (Taube Ponce, [email protected])
Food & Hotel Vietnam
April 25-27, 2017, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Exhibit with the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) at the 9th Food & Hotel Vietnam show where
more than 10,000 attendees will attend in 2017. Since 2004, Food & Hotel Vietnam has been the premiere trading
platform for Vietnam’s food and hospitality industry. Products of interest include: dairy products, chilled and frozen
meat, frozen poultry, fresh and dried fruits. Participating companies have the opportunity to attend an event that
serves as entry point into a steadily growing market and the Indochina region. Participants must be SUSTA qualified.
(Priya Verma, [email protected])
Food and Hospitality Africa 2017
May 3-5, 2017, Johannesburg, South Africa
Join the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA)
in Johannesburg for the largest Pan-African food, drink and hospitality trade show. Best prospects for the show
include nuts (esp. almonds), dried foods and snacks, sauces and condiments, and meat/meat products. Companies
will have the opportunity to showcase their products over the course of three days in an event that brings together
more than 10,000 visitors representing 27 countries. (Shehzin Jafar, [email protected])
ICT Spring Europe
May 9-10, 2017, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The Georgia Department of Economic Development will be hosting companies at ICT Spring Europe. With 6000+
attendees from 72+ countries, ICT Spring is a global tech conference that hosts a wide network of technologies
companies and professionals. This two-day annual event offers the participants a opportunities to deepen their digital
knowledge, capture the value of the fast-growing FinTech industry, and explore the impact of space technologies,
through exhibitions and demonstrations of the latest tech trends and innovations. (Priya Verma, [email protected])
SIAL China 2017
May 17-19, 2017, Shanghai, China
Accelerate your business at the largest food and beverage innovation exhibition in Asia, SIAL China. The Georgia
booth is organized by the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and is located in the prestigious
USA Pavilion. Participation in this show sells out quickly so register early. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet key
decision-makers, identify new distributors, stay ahead of international competition and access the global food market.
(Shehzin Jafar, [email protected])
SEUS-CP 2017
June 4-6, 2017, Toronto, Ontario
In 2007 six Southeastern U.S. states (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama)
and seven Canadian provinces (Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick,
Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba) formed an alliance to present the opportunity for businesses to enhance commercial
ties, promote two-way investment, and encourage technological and scientific exchanges between and among the
states and provinces. The alliance brings focus to these relationships and expands opportunities in developing sectors
and markets through new partnerships. While states and regions compete in attracting foreign direct investment, they
collaborate in international trade; therefore, the alliance focuses on establishing trade opportunities for businesses.
(Abby Harrison, [email protected])
Georgia Department of Economic Development | Technology Square | 75 Fifth Street, NW, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30308 - USA | Georgia.org/Trade