Our partners at Automation Alley organize trade missions and trade-related events throughout the year to assist companies in enhancing their global competitiveness. To ensure the most relevant programming, Automation Alley is conducting a short survey to identify countries where companies like yours are most interested in exploring business opportunities. Please take a moment to complete the survey so future trade missions and conferences can be tailored to your needs.

Michigan’s representative from its Southeast Asia Trade Center, Sarath Menon, is visiting Detroit and Grand Rapids the week of Oct. 2. If your company would like to explore its potential in this market, create an entry strategy, arrange B2B matchmaking meetings, or conduct pricing and competitiveness analyses, these services and more are available at no cost through MEDC’s International Trade Program. Businesses interested in meeting with Sarath are encouraged to contact their International Trade Manager to schedule a meeting today.

View the full calendar of this year’s trade missions here. With destinations including London, Australia, and Vietnam, and trade shows such as Automotive Meetings Queretaro and Eurosatory, these missions can bring you to meet face-to-face with target clients all around the world. Check out the trade missions with currently open registration below.

Jan. 26-Feb. 3: Automation Alley’s trade mission to India
Automation Alley invites you to join their trade mission to India, a nation of 1.4 billion consumers with a strong demand for U.S.-made products, services, and technologies, including advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, automotive, environment and pollution control, IT/ICT, and medical equipment. Want to learn more about the potential of the Indian market before signing up? Join a free Doing Business in India seminar Sept. 14 in Troy with special guests including the General Consul of India-Chicago.

Feb. 20-22: Automotive Meetings Queretaro
Automotive Meetings Queretaro is the only structured matchmaking event in Mexico that gives auto suppliers the opportunity to build and strengthen business relationships through more than 12,000 face-to-face meetings with potential OEM and Tier 1 customers. Sign up today to exhibit in the Michigan Pavilion.

April 20-27: GSGP’s Trade Mission to Vietnam and Philippines
Join the MEDC and the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) for a multi-sector trade mission to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Manila, Philippines. Benefit from customized B2B meetings and allow our in-market International Trade Center to save you valuable time and resources. Register now to meet new customers and partners in these strong and fast-growing markets.

Sept. 27: Navigating the United Arab Emirates
Join this virtual Business Travelers Series session on Navigating the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.)! Topics include how-tos and best practices for doing business in the U.A.E. market, as well as maneuvering cultural nuances professionals often face while working with or traveling to the U.A.E.

Oct. 3: Fireside Chat with EXIM President and Chair
University of Detroit Mercy will host Reta Jo Lewis, Esq., president and chair of the Export Import Bank (EXIM) of the U.S. and the first African American woman to lead EXIM in its 90-year history, in their annual Speaker Series. Chair Lewis will discuss the global work of EXIM, the importance of trade to our economy, her professional journey, and advice for those seeking to excel in their own careers.