CHAPTER 13. TRADE EVENTS SCHEDULE - PANAMA
AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY WEEK 2002 (AAIW 2002)
International Buyer Program. AAIW is comprised of two shows, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo, and the Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) & International Tire Expo. The combination of those shows offers wholesale buyers and Foreign importers the most complete and total presentation of the automotive aftermarket industry. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show for appointments. Industry: Automotive parts and service equipment.
November 5-8, 2002, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRADE MISSION
Certified Trade Mission. This Trade Mission will visit Guatemala, Panama and Jamaica. These three countries have great potential for telecommunications development in the next few years. This is an excellent opportunity for all kinds of telecom services and equipment companies, Panama’s telecom sector will be opened to competition on January 2003. Stop Panama November 19-20, 2002
Contact: Patrick Wall at patrick.wall@mail.doc.gov
INTERNATIONAL HOUSEWARES SHOW 2003
International Buyer Program. The International Housewares show is the world's largest "Houseware-only" marketplace, where 1,800 exhibiting companies have the opportunity to showcase thousands of new products and designs. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show. Industry: home products, houseware.
January 12 – 15, 2003, McCormick Place Complex, Chicago, Ilinois
Contacts Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
EXPOCOMER 2003
Expocomer is the largest and most prestigious horizontal trade event in Central America. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain access to the larger Latin American market as it is a regional event. Expocomer features the participation of more than 25 exhibiting countries and thousands of buyers from Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Expocomer is a horizontal trade show covering a number of sectors such as consumer goods, toys, food and beverage, clothing, hardware products, interior decoration, computers, telecommunications, sporting goods, services, medical products, etc.
March 12-16, 2003, Panama City, Panama
Organizer: Camara de Comercio, Industrias y Agricultura de Panama (Panamanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama), Expocomer
P.O. Box 74
Panama 1, Republic of Panama
Phone: 507-227-0033 or 507-227-0034
Fax: 507-227-0115
E-mail: expo@expocomer.com
Web site: www.expocomer.com
Contacts: Roberto Appleby, Executive Director
CENTRAL AMERICA AUTO PARTS TRADE MISSION
Certified Trade Mission. Regional Trade Mission in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama organized by the Western Hemisphere and Auto Parts Teams. Central America is an excellent market for auto parts because automobile stock is generally of greater age. Additionally, roads are not in good condition. The market is very receptive to U.S. auto parts. Costa Rica and Panama both rank the Automotive Parts and Service Equipment (APS) industry sector as a best prospect for U.S. exports and Guatemala ranks this sector as the #1 leading prospect for U.S. exports. This is a great opportunity for U.S. firms interested in initiating or expanding export sales of automotive parts and service equipment to this region. The mission will include 1-2 day stops in San Jose, Panama City and Guatemala City. CS posts will prearrange one-on-one meetings for mission members with potential business partners. In addition, briefings will be conducted for members and at least one business reception will be held to introduce the U.S. firms to additional contacts.
Stop Panama June 2 – 3, 2003
Contact: Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TRADE MISSION TO PANAMA, HONDURAS & GUATEMALA
Trade Mission. This Trade Mission to Panama, Honduras and Guatemala will include one-day stops in the capital cities of the three countries. In pre-arranged one-on-one meetings, U.S. participants will meet with potential customers and business partners. Objectives of the mission will include both end sales and the establishment of partnerships between U.S. and Central American firms that would enable the U.S. firm to better serve customers in the region (for example, through the ability to provide maintenance or warranty service through an established Central American firm).
Stop Panama June 30, 2003
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
WASTE EXPO 2003
International Buyer Program. Waste Expo is one of the top 200 tradeshows in the United States and the largest trade event in North America serving all aspects of the waste and recycling market. It is the nation's premier venue for showcasing American Environmental products and services. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show. Industry: waste, sewage treatment.
April 28 – May 01, 2003
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
STUDY USA 2003
Post Initiated Promotion. This event presents education/training opportunities in the U.S. We want to promote in Panama the educational alternatives that exist in the U.S., including English language programs. Education abroad is a top priority for middle and upper classes. We foresee a great interest in this event. Participation fee to be determined. Dates to be determined.
Contact: Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO
International Buyer Program. The International Franchise Expo became the first show for the franchise industry in the United States. Since the show's debut, the percentage of international visitors has increased every year. It features franchising opportunities for a large number of sectors. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show. Industry: all kinds of franchise opportunities.
April 11 – 13, 2003, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
THE FMI SHOW 2003
International Buyer Program. FMI is the most comprehensive trade event in the world for the food distribution industry. It is well attended by Panamanian supermarket chains and other food distributors because it provides information necessary to stay on the cutting edge of the food industry. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show. Industry: food products, wholesalers, retailers, super market products.
May 4 – 6, 2003, McCormick Place Complex, Chicago, IL
Contact: Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
TIA’s INTERNATIONAL POW WOW 2003
TIA's International Pow Wow is the travel industry's premier international marketplace and is the largest generator of Visit USA travel - it is NOT a typical trade show. In just three days of intensive pre-scheduled, computer-generated business appointments, more than 1,000 U. S. travel suppliers from every region of the USA, and representing all industry category components, and more than 1,500 international delegates from more than 70 countries conduct business negotiations that result in the generation of over $3 billion in future Visit USA travel. At International Pow Wow, buyers and sellers are able to conduct business that would otherwise be generated only through an exhaustive number of around-the-world trips.
May 17 – 21, 2003, St. Louis Convention Center, St. Louis, MO
Contact: Jeane Zuñiga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
SUPERCOMM 2003
International Buyer Program. Supercomm, the premier communications and information technology exhibition and conference, brings together present and potential partners, customers, suppliers and competitors by providing a global marketplace of infrastructure equipment, systems and ideas. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show for appointments. Industry: communication and information technology.
June 1 – 5, 2003, To be determined.
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TRADE MISSION
Certified Trade Mission. This trade mission is intended to be Regional and cover at least three countries in Central America. The Central America region has great potential for used/refurbished medical equipment and U.S. equipment is perceived as being of excellent quality. Used equipment trade missions have been very successful in Panama.
Stop Panama June 16 – 17, 2003
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
NEW PRODUCTS USA
Multi-State Catalog Exhibition. Panama has one the highest per capita incomes in the Central America area and is open to new products and technologies. Panamanians have a strong preference for U.S. products and services. It is relatively easy to do business in Panama since many Panamanian have been educated in the U.S. and speak English. In addition, the U.S. Dollar is the local currency and the market is open. Participation fee will be determined by EPS if it agrees to organize this event which may include stops in other countries of Central or South America.
Stops Panama June 23 – 24, 2003
Contact Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE WEEK
International Buyer Program. International Hardware Week has grown to be the largest event in the hardware/home improvement industry in the U.S. The show is estimated to be the third largest "trade only" show in the U.S. The show is a global event, attracting an increasing number of international buyers. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show for appointments. Industry: hardware/home improvement industry.
August 11 – 13, 2003, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
Visit USA 2003
Post Initiated Promotion. Tourism in the U.S. has a high receptivity in Panama. The U.S. is the number one destination for vacationing and doing business. Additionally, many Panamanians travel to the U.S. for health reasons. Given the proximity to the United States, Panama offers excellent opportunities to the U.S. travel industry. The local chapter of the Visit USA Committee will take the lead in the organization of this event.
August 15 – 16, 2003 Panama City, Panama
Contact: Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY WEEK 2002 (AAIW 2002)
International Buyer Program. AAIW is comprised of two shows, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo, and the Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) & International Tire Expo. The combination of those shows offers wholesale buyers and Foreign importers the most complete and total presentation of the automotive aftermarket industry. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show for appointments. Industry: Automotive parts and service equipment.
November 5-8, 2002, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Contact: Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRADE MISSION
Certified Trade Mission. This Trade Mission will visit Guatemala, Panama and Jamaica. These three countries have great potential for telecommunications development in the next few years. This is an excellent opportunity for all kinds of telecom services and equipment companies, Panama’s telecom sector will be opened to competition on January 2003. Stop Panama November 19-20, 2002
Contact: Patrick Wall at patrick.wall@mail.doc.gov
INTERNATIONAL HOUSEWARES SHOW 2003
International Buyer Program. The International Housewares show is the world's largest "Houseware-only" marketplace, where 1,800 exhibiting companies have the opportunity to showcase thousands of new products and designs. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show. Industry: home products, houseware.
January 12 – 15, 2003, McCormick Place Complex, Chicago, Ilinois
Contacts Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
EXPOCOMER 2003
Expocomer is the largest and most prestigious horizontal trade event in Central America. It offers an excellent opportunity to gain access to the larger Latin American market as it is a regional event. Expocomer features the participation of more than 25 exhibiting countries and thousands of buyers from Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Expocomer is a horizontal trade show covering a number of sectors such as consumer goods, toys, food and beverage, clothing, hardware products, interior decoration, computers, telecommunications, sporting goods, services, medical products, etc.
March 12-16, 2003, Panama City, Panama
Organizer: Camara de Comercio, Industrias y Agricultura de Panama (Panamanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama), Expocomer
P.O. Box 74
Panama 1, Republic of Panama
Phone: 507-227-0033 or 507-227-0034
Fax: 507-227-0115
E-mail: expo@expocomer.com
Web site: www.expocomer.com
Contacts: Roberto Appleby, Executive Director
CENTRAL AMERICA AUTO PARTS TRADE MISSION
Certified Trade Mission. Regional Trade Mission in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Panama organized by the Western Hemisphere and Auto Parts Teams. Central America is an excellent market for auto parts because automobile stock is generally of greater age. Additionally, roads are not in good condition. The market is very receptive to U.S. auto parts. Costa Rica and Panama both rank the Automotive Parts and Service Equipment (APS) industry sector as a best prospect for U.S. exports and Guatemala ranks this sector as the #1 leading prospect for U.S. exports. This is a great opportunity for U.S. firms interested in initiating or expanding export sales of automotive parts and service equipment to this region. The mission will include 1-2 day stops in San Jose, Panama City and Guatemala City. CS posts will prearrange one-on-one meetings for mission members with potential business partners. In addition, briefings will be conducted for members and at least one business reception will be held to introduce the U.S. firms to additional contacts.
Stop Panama June 2 – 3, 2003
Contact: Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TRADE MISSION TO PANAMA, HONDURAS & GUATEMALA
Trade Mission. This Trade Mission to Panama, Honduras and Guatemala will include one-day stops in the capital cities of the three countries. In pre-arranged one-on-one meetings, U.S. participants will meet with potential customers and business partners. Objectives of the mission will include both end sales and the establishment of partnerships between U.S. and Central American firms that would enable the U.S. firm to better serve customers in the region (for example, through the ability to provide maintenance or warranty service through an established Central American firm).
Stop Panama June 30, 2003
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
WASTE EXPO 2003
International Buyer Program. Waste Expo is one of the top 200 tradeshows in the United States and the largest trade event in North America serving all aspects of the waste and recycling market. It is the nation's premier venue for showcasing American Environmental products and services. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show. Industry: waste, sewage treatment.
April 28 – May 01, 2003
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
STUDY USA 2003
Post Initiated Promotion. This event presents education/training opportunities in the U.S. We want to promote in Panama the educational alternatives that exist in the U.S., including English language programs. Education abroad is a top priority for middle and upper classes. We foresee a great interest in this event. Participation fee to be determined. Dates to be determined.
Contact: Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE EXPO
International Buyer Program. The International Franchise Expo became the first show for the franchise industry in the United States. Since the show's debut, the percentage of international visitors has increased every year. It features franchising opportunities for a large number of sectors. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show. Industry: all kinds of franchise opportunities.
April 11 – 13, 2003, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
THE FMI SHOW 2003
International Buyer Program. FMI is the most comprehensive trade event in the world for the food distribution industry. It is well attended by Panamanian supermarket chains and other food distributors because it provides information necessary to stay on the cutting edge of the food industry. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show. Industry: food products, wholesalers, retailers, super market products.
May 4 – 6, 2003, McCormick Place Complex, Chicago, IL
Contact: Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
TIA’s INTERNATIONAL POW WOW 2003
TIA's International Pow Wow is the travel industry's premier international marketplace and is the largest generator of Visit USA travel - it is NOT a typical trade show. In just three days of intensive pre-scheduled, computer-generated business appointments, more than 1,000 U. S. travel suppliers from every region of the USA, and representing all industry category components, and more than 1,500 international delegates from more than 70 countries conduct business negotiations that result in the generation of over $3 billion in future Visit USA travel. At International Pow Wow, buyers and sellers are able to conduct business that would otherwise be generated only through an exhaustive number of around-the-world trips.
May 17 – 21, 2003, St. Louis Convention Center, St. Louis, MO
Contact: Jeane Zuñiga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
SUPERCOMM 2003
International Buyer Program. Supercomm, the premier communications and information technology exhibition and conference, brings together present and potential partners, customers, suppliers and competitors by providing a global marketplace of infrastructure equipment, systems and ideas. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show for appointments. Industry: communication and information technology.
June 1 – 5, 2003, To be determined.
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
USED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TRADE MISSION
Certified Trade Mission. This trade mission is intended to be Regional and cover at least three countries in Central America. The Central America region has great potential for used/refurbished medical equipment and U.S. equipment is perceived as being of excellent quality. Used equipment trade missions have been very successful in Panama.
Stop Panama June 16 – 17, 2003
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
NEW PRODUCTS USA
Multi-State Catalog Exhibition. Panama has one the highest per capita incomes in the Central America area and is open to new products and technologies. Panamanians have a strong preference for U.S. products and services. It is relatively easy to do business in Panama since many Panamanian have been educated in the U.S. and speak English. In addition, the U.S. Dollar is the local currency and the market is open. Participation fee will be determined by EPS if it agrees to organize this event which may include stops in other countries of Central or South America.
Stops Panama June 23 – 24, 2003
Contact Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE WEEK
International Buyer Program. International Hardware Week has grown to be the largest event in the hardware/home improvement industry in the U.S. The show is estimated to be the third largest "trade only" show in the U.S. The show is a global event, attracting an increasing number of international buyers. The U.S. Commercial Service Panama will recruit a delegation to travel to this event. U.S. companies interested in meeting members of the delegation may contact the International Visitors Center at the show for appointments. Industry: hardware/home improvement industry.
August 11 – 13, 2003, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Contact: Enrique Tellez at enrique.tellez@mail.doc.gov
Visit USA 2003
Post Initiated Promotion. Tourism in the U.S. has a high receptivity in Panama. The U.S. is the number one destination for vacationing and doing business. Additionally, many Panamanians travel to the U.S. for health reasons. Given the proximity to the United States, Panama offers excellent opportunities to the U.S. travel industry. The local chapter of the Visit USA Committee will take the lead in the organization of this event.
August 15 – 16, 2003 Panama City, Panama
Contact: Jeane Zuniga at jeane.zuniga@mail.doc.gov
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