Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo October 23-24

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - The 9th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) returns with expanded opportunities for international trade and cultural exchange. International heads of state and high-level government officials and their delegations representing more than 70 countries, national agencies, businesses, and attendees will gather for the free event Wednesday through Thursday, October 23-24, 2024, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Registration is open now and strongly encouraged.

Florida's #1 international trade and commerce expo is a mega-event providing unprecedented access for one-of-a-kind networking that has been proven highly profitable for those pursuing import and export opportunities. Over 2,000 international attendees, including local and international businesses, are anticipated. The main themes for FITCE2024 are manufacturing and tourism. Visit Lauderdale will highlight aspects of Florida's $121.5 billion tourism industry while the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) will feature the manufacturing industry accounting for a $2.5 billion impact to South Florida's economy. Additional event highlights include:

"FITCE is a signature event designed to provide exceptional access and opportunities for international and local businesses to cultivate commerce through exploration of import, export, and cultural exchange," said Broward County Mayor Nan H. Rich.

"The impact of FITCE cannot be overemphasized for its ability to deliver award-winning and worthy panels, educational resources, and global networking in Broward's backyard. FITCE fosters economic development and international trade by disseminating key information while providing access to representatives, essential services, resources, and programs from around the world," said Sandy-Michael E. McDonald, Director of the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development.

General admission is free. Pre-event attendee registration ends Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Exhibitor opportunities are available for local and international vendors until Monday, September 30, 2024.

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development is responsible for promoting economic development and supporting Broward County's small businesses. Areas of focus include workforce development, business expansion and retention, small business growth, business development and outreach, international trade and export readiness, entrepreneurial development, and promoting Broward County as a film destination. Services are delivered by the agency and through partnerships with federal, state, local, and private sector organizations. The Office promotes equal access to Broward County's procurement opportunities for small business enterprises in local and federal small business programs and helps position small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities while growing their businesses in and beyond Broward. Like, follow, and find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube - @BrowardCountyOESBD or on X - @BCOESBD. Call 954-357-6400 for more information or visit the website.