FITCE 2022 - Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo
Date and time
Location
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
2022 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND CULTURAL EXPO (FITCE) October 19 & 20, 2022 Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center
About this event
2022 FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND
CULTURAL EXPO (FITCE)
October 19 & 20, 2022
Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316 United States of America
Broward County invites you to join us October 19-20, 2022 for our 7th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE 2022) - click the link to visit the FITCE website for more details.
FITCE 2022 will once again welcome local and international companies to the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a unique opportunity to engage high level government leaders, international trade experts and delegations from around the world to participate in dialogues relating to international trade, foreign direct investment and culture. FITCE 2022 expects to attract over 2,000 attendees including approximately 500 international businesses and 1500 local businesses, multi-cultural global trade representatives from over 60 countries, federal, state and local trade agencies, and government leaders from around the world. Visit FITCExpo.com to learn more.
FITCE 2022 ACTIVITIES:
- Panel Discussions and Seminars – “11 Steps to Exporting - A Roadmap to your Exporting Success!” and “How to Import into the United States”
- Doing Business with the World – export and investment opportunities presented by foreign government officials, ambassadors, consuls general, trade commissioners and/or leaders of bi-national chambers of commerce
- Special Sessions - organized by Sister Cities International and Sustainable Fashion Tech Week
- Speed Matchmaking with Country Representatives - meet one-on-one with government officials, ambassadors, consuls general, trade commissioners and/or leaders of bi-national chambers of commerce
- The World Expo Marketplace - visit and network with local and international exhibitors (buyers & sellers list provided on-site)
- American & International Buyers Panel / Meet & Greet – learn about the purchasing process of large institutions and meet the buyers afterwards
- Networking Cocktail Receptions / Cultural Experiences, and much more!
WHY SHOULD I ATTEND FITCE?
- Sell your products and services to over 60 countries at the World Expo Marketplace!
- Meet & Greet international delegations, consulates, trade commissioners and bi-national chambers at Doing Business with the World, World Expo Marketplace & Speed Matchmaking with Country Representatives
- Learn about international trade resources and assistance during the “11 Steps to Exporting”, “How to Import into the United States”, Doing Business with the World panels and more!
- Immerse yourself with worldwide culture – visit the local & international visual art exhibit & enjoy multicultural performances
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO, PHOTOS & PRESS COVERAGE OF FITCE 2021
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 14, 2022
LOCAL / INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITOR PACKAGES AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES! For more information on local / international exhibitor packages or sponsorship opportunities, please communicate directly with Paola Isaac Baraya, Economic Development Specialist for International Trade, 954-357-7894 or email: pisaac@broward.org.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
PRELIMINARY EVENT AGENDA (Subject to Change)
SETUP DAY- Tuesday, October 18, 2022
9:00AM – 5:00PM Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration and World Expo Setup
Day 1 – LEARN
Wednesday, October 19 , 2022
8:00AM – 10:50AM Grand Opening Ceremony Breakfast / World Leaders Panel
11:00AM – 12:00PM How to Bring Your Business to the USA
12:00AM – 1:00PM Buyers & Sellers Networking @ World Expo
1:00PM – 2:00PM How to Import into the United States of America
2:15PM – 3:15PM Doing Business with the World! - LATIN AMERICA
3:30PM – 4:00PM Doing Business with the World! –NORTH AMERICA
4:00PM – 5:00PM Doing Business with the World! - THE CARIBBEAN
5:00PM – 7:00PM Presidential Opening Networking Reception & Cultural Experience
Day 2 – DOING BUSINESS WITH THE WORLD
Thursday, October 20, 2022
8:00AM – 9:50AM Opening Ceremony Breakfast - Day 2
10:00AM – 10:45AM Doing Business with the World! – EUROPE
11:00AM – 11:45AM Doing Business with the World! – AFRICA
12:00PM – 12:45PM Doing Business with the World! – ASIA & MIDDLE EAST
12:45PM – 1:30PM Buyers & Sellers Networking @ World Expo
1:00PM – 1:45PM International Trade Leaders in Technology
2:00PM – 2:45PM 11 Steps to Exporting - A Roadmap to Your Exporting Success!
3:00PM – 3:40PM American and International Buyers Panel
3:40PM – 4:00PM Meet & Greet Session with the Buyers
4:00PM – 5:00PM Speed matchmaking with Countries & Trade Resources
5:00PM – 7:00PM Closing Cocktail Reception & Cultural Exchange