The U.S. Rice Federation has multiple tools and resources on their website for U.S. rice producers and exporters. The calendar and events page will often list conventions and trade shows of interest to the rice industry.

FAS-sponsored international trade missions open doors and deliver results for U.S. exporters, giving them the opportunity to forge relationships with potential customers, gather market intelligence and, most importantly, generate sales.

This is a list of United States Department of Agriculture endorsed trade shows throughout the year of 2018.

This web page from the USA Rice Federation highlights key international markets in which the USA Rice Federation has active operations or participates in trade missions and shows. If you are interested in participating in trade missions or shows in these markets reach out to USA Rice today via the links on the web page.

This is a list of other trade shows that the USDA has listed on their website because of the potential interest by U.S. exporters. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information supplied about these trade shows. Nor does the listing of these trade shows constitute a warranty or endorsement by USDA.

April 7-11, 2019*. The Querétaro Trade Mission 2019 is open to all Arkansas companies from any industry seeking to grow their sales. Our trade director Melvin Torres will lead you to Querétaro for *one day of prearranged business-to-business meetings with buyers at the World Trade Centers Association’s 50th General Assembly at the World Trade Center Querétaro in Mexico. These meetings will be with companies who have been matched with yours as the best possible fit – companies interested in your products or services. The World Trade Center Arkansas will offer full consultation, facilitation and translation services free of charge to help you grow your sales.

April 23-25, 2019. Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Mid-America Aerospace and Defense Summit is convened by the Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Alliance (AADA). More details to to be announced.

April 24-27, 2019. Famex is the flagship Aerospace and Defense trade show in Mexico, and organized by the Mexican Ministry of Defense and its Air Force and is a certified Trade Show by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Famex offers B2B meetings for aerospace companies as well as the opportunity to experience a world-class aerospace exhibition.

To learn more about FAMEX, click here. If you are interested in attending Famex with the World Trade Center Arkansas who can facilitate and arrange meetings, contact Melvin Torres.

June 17-23, 2019. The International Paris Air Show is organised by the SIAE, a subsidiary of GIFAS, the French Aerospace Industries Association. The Show is the world’s premier trade show and largest event dedicated to the aviation and space industry bringing together global industry players and the latest technological innovations. It is open to companies and the general public.

Date to be determined. A feature published in August 2012 by the U.N. Department of Public Information presented Africa as the world’s next economic frontier. U.S. trade to and from Africa has tripled over the past decade and U.S. exports to sub-Saharan Africa now top $21 billion.Our East Africa Travel & Tourism Trade Mission presents the perfect opportunity for Arkansas businesses to enter into this dynamic region. We will also be leading companies to take part in business-to-business and business-to-government meetings in Kenya, Rwanda and Ethiopia from Jan. 20 – Feb. 1, 2019. The bilateral tourism promotion component will allow participants in the travel and tourism industries to experience breathtaking locations throughout East Africa and promote Arkansas travel opportunities.

June 24-27, 2019. LASER World of PHOTONICS is the world’s leading trade fair for the Photonics industry, uniting research with industry and promoting the use and ongoing developments in the Photonics industry. The fair at Messe in Munich offers 55,000 m² and 5 halls or exhibition space with nearly 1300 exhibitors and more than 32,000 visitors. The supporting programs afford numerous insights into future photonics application areas and the World of Photonics Congress in the International Congress Center in Munich offers attendees lectures by eminent researchers.

July 18-20 2019. The Academy of General Dentistry (ADG) is the premier event for general dentistry allowing you to network with colleagues, students and dental team members. AGD’s annual Scientific Session has earned a reputation for having some of the finest dental continuing education in the world with advanced hands-on education to clinical and practice management lectures in an innovative one-hour lecture format.

September 5-10, 2019. Taking place in Cologne, Anuga is 10 food and beverage trade shows wrapped into one, representing the diversity of the food and beverage industry. Due to the special mix of big and small exhibitors, both nationally and internationally, the Anuga has developed into the number one food and beverage trading place in the world. With the various trend themes, Anuga also proves a consistent focus on the branch trends of the future and offers the opportunity to make personal contacts for your business.

November 10-16, 2019. AGRITECHNICA is the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural technology, where all the leading companies in the industry present their innovations and technology. AGRITECHNICA is the showcase of the global agricultural engineering industry and a forum for the future of plant production. The show boasts more than 2800 exhibitors from 52 countries in 23 halls and more than 450,000 visitors from 130 countries. Visitors can conduct business to business meetings and visit forums, congresses and workshops that show technology trends and address all key questions relating to the future of agriculture.

Department of Commerce trade missions are overseas programs for U.S. firms that wish to explore and pursue export opportunities by meeting directly with potential clients in their markets. This link features additional Department of Commerce trade missions than are listed in the USCS link below.

ECRM helps buyers and suppliers increase productivity, optimize product assortments and enhance collaboration efforts via its service offerings that include product discovery, category development and category planning. Buyers and sellers can choose the industry they are interested in from these upcoming sessions to meet their business needs.