ISTEP Trade Missions
The Illinois Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) continues to actively offer opportunities to Illinois businesses interested in developing and growing their international sales. In this time of decreased international travel, OTI offers qualified Illinois firms virtual platforms to meet with interested foreign buyers. For the latest schedule, please click here or contact the International Trade Center at 618-650-3851 or International-Trade-Center@siue.edu.
Arab Heath l Dubai, UAE l January 24 – 27, 2022
Arab Health brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience from across the globe. The exhibition offers an ideal environment for Illinois companies from all segments of the healthcare industry, to showcase their products in one of the fastest and most lucrative markets in the world. This show brings the world's leading healthcare manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, tradesmen, organizations and professionals together with some of the most important and influential decision makers in the Arab world.
Contact: Sam Ntum l sam.ntum@illinois.gov | 312-520-3792
Mobile World Congress l Barcelona, Spain l February 28 – March 3, 2022
Mobile World Congress is the world's largest annual gathering for the communication and information technology industry. 2,400 exhibitors and over 107,000 attendees from 200 countries are expected at this show. This trade show presents a unique opportunity for Illinois' companies that manufacture mobile information and communication technology components and devices, as well as systems, applications and software developers to launch new products to a global audience.
Contact: Iwona Bochenska l iwona.bochenska@illinois.gov l 312-519-4981
Singapore Water l Singapore l April 17 – 21, 2022
The Water Convention is a platform for gathering professionals and technology providers from around the world to share their knowledge, practical experiences and novel technologies to address the current and emerging water challenges. The Water Convention technical program focuses on spurring knowledge sharing, fruitful discussions and engaging debates among water leaders and practitioners through high quality presentations on technological innovations, management strategies and best practices.
Contact: Lauro Arias l lauro.arias@illinois.gov l 312-848-7580
IE Expo l Shanghai, China l April 20 – 22, 2022
As Asia's leading environmental show, IE expo China offers an effective business and networking platform accompanied by first-class technical-scientific conference program. China is the largest and fastest growing emerging market for environmental technology. It is estimated that China will invest nearly $1.3 – 1.6 trillion in the environmental industry in the coming years. China's industry has sustained a 20 percent annual growth rate and is expected to advance towards 30 percent in the near future.
Contact: Mary Ma | maryma@ilchinaoffice.com
Fabtech l Monterrey, Mexico l May 3 – 5, 2022
As the largest manufacturing event in Mexico, Fabtech is geared towards companies working in welding, metal-mechanic, manufacturing, assembly, automation, industrial machinery, equipment and tools. In 2019, 575 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and over 13,000 visitors attended, primarily from Mexico and South America.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick | Chris.Sedgwick@illinois.gov l (312) 204-9480
FABTECH Canada l Toronto, Canada l June 14-16, 2022
Canada’s largest and most comprehensive trade show for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing. 7000 buyers are expected to be in attendance.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick | Chris.Sedgwick@illinois.gov l (312) 204-9480
Expo Pack 2022 l Mexico City, Mexico l June 14 - 17, 2022
One of the most recognized trade shows in Latin America, showcasing the latest solutions in packaging and processing machinery, materials, and containers.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick | Chris.Sedgwick@illinois.gov l (312) 204-9480
