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 Health l Dubai, UAE l January 29 – February 1, 2024 pdf.
This is the largest, and most comprehensive, healthcare exhibition in the Middle East and the second largest in the world. In it’s 50th year, it is expected to attract more than 55,000 healthcare professionals to visit 3,000 exhibitors. The regional industry is worth $105 billion annually. Approximately 20% of all healthcare seekers are from the Gulf and Arab states, with UAE patients alone estimated to be spending $2 billion on medical travel every year.
Contact: Sam Ntum l sam.ntum@illinois.gov l 312-520-3792
Illinois Pavilion At Mobile World Congress Barcelona l Barcelona, Spain l February 26 – 29, 2024
This 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: Riccardo Navon I riccardo.navon@illinois.gov I
Illinois Multi-Sector Trade Mission to India l April 22 –26, 2024 pdf.
Illinois small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment on a multi-sector trade mission. Participants will receive a customized itinerary, including networking events and one-on-one pre-vetted meetings with potential distributors and business partners. Companies selected to participate in the mission will receive the following, in accordance with eligibility guidelines: Pre-scheduled B2B Matchmaking; 50% - 75% partial reimbursement of lodging and airfare costs; in-country briefing materials; assistance with travel logistics.
Contact: Kelly Hou l kelly.hou@illinois.gov l 773-520-4300
Illinois Multi-Sector Trade Mission to Australia and New Zealand l April 14 – 19, 2024 pdf.
Illinois small businesses are invited to join the Office of Trade & Investment on a multi-sector trade mission to Australia and New Zealand. Participants will receive a customized itinerary which will include networking events and one-on-one pre-vetted meetings with potential distributors and business partners. Companies selected to participate in the mission will receive the following, in accordance with eligibility guidelines: Pre-scheduled B2B Matchmaking; 50% - 75% partial reimbursement of lodging and airfare costs; In-country briefing materials; Assistance with travel logistics.
Contact: Kevin Kim l kevin.kim@illinois.gov l 312-833-3081
EXPO PACK l Mexico City, Mexico l June 4 – 7, 2024 pdf.
Latin America's largest trade show dedicated to the packaging industry. The 2022 version had over 700 exhibitors with 19,700 professional buyers from 40 countries. The 2024 show is expected to surpass last year's numbers given the continued expansion of the packing industry in Mexico.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick l chris.sedgwick@illinois.gov l 312-204-9480
Illinois Multi-Sector Trade Mission to Canada l Toronto & Montreal l June 9 – 15, 2024 pdf.
Illinois small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment on a multi-sector trade mission. Participants will receive a customized itinerary, including networking events and one-on-one pre-vetted meetings with potential distributors and business partners. Companies selected to participate in the mission will receive the following, in accordance with eligibility guidelines: Pre-scheduled B2B Matchmaking; 50% - 75% partial reimbursement of lodging and airfare costs; in-country briefing materials; assistance with travel logistics.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick l chris.sedgwick@illinois.gov l 312-204-9480
Water Expo Singapore l June 19 – 21, 2024 pdf.
Illinois small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment on a trade mission to exhibit at the Singapore Water Expo trade show.
Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) offers a premier platform to share and co-create innovative water solutions. Companies selected to participate in the mission will receive the following, in accordance with eligibility guidelines: Exhibit space, Pre-scheduled B2B Matchmaking; 25% - 75% partial reimbursement of lodging and airfare costs; briefing materials; pre-show promotion and assistance with travel logistics.
Contact: Edward Lee l edward.j.lee@illinois.gov l 312-833-3081
Illinois Multi-Sector Trade Mission to Mexico l July 14 – 20, 2024 pdf.
Illinois small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment on a multi-sector trade mission. Participants will receive a customized itinerary, including networking events and one-on-one pre-vetted meetings with potential distributors and business partners. Companies selected to participate in the mission will receive the following, in accordance with eligibility guidelines: Pre-scheduled B2B Matchmaking; 50% - 75% partial reimbursement of lodging and airfare costs; in-country briefing materials; assistance with travel logistics.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick l chris.sedgwick@illinois.gov l 312-204-9480
Farnborough Airshow l Farnborough, United Kingdom l July 22 – 26, 2024.
Illinois small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment on a trade mission to exhibit at the Farnborough Airshow.
The Farnborough International Airshow 2024 is the world’s best airshow to pioneer change, build new connections, engage with thought leaders and get access to unparalleled business development opportunities.
The Farnborough Airshow will host leading innovators from the aerospace, aviation, defence industries and beyond.
Contact: Zdenka Samson l zdenka.samson@illinois.gov l 773-415-8945
Aquatech l Mexico City, Mexico l September 3-5, 2024.
Illinois small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment on a trade mission to exhibit at the 2024 Aquatech Show in Mexico.
The Aquatech Show is the largest exhibition for process, drinking and waste water in Mexico and Latin America.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick l chris.sedgwick@illinois.gov l 312-204-9480
Africa Health l Cape Town, South Africa l October, 2024. pdf.
Illinois small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment to exhibit at Africa Health, the leading healthcare event in the African region.
Contact: Sam Ntum l sam.ntum@illinois.gov l 312-520-3792
Medica l Dusseldorf, Germany l November 11-14, 2024.
Illinois small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment to exhibit at Medica, the largest medical trade fair in the world. Medica attracts several thousand exhibitors from more than 50 countries in the halls.
Contact: Zdenka Samson l zdenka.samson@illinois.gov l 773-415-8945
