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Florida Int'l. Trade & Cultural Expo

Broward County invites you to join us for the 8th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE), October 4-5, 2023.

This year's themes – Life Sciences, Innovation and Technology

2023 Conference Details Coming Soon...

FITCE will welcome local and international companies to the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a unique opportunity to engage high-level government leaders, international trade experts, and delegations from around the world. This is a great opportunity to participate in dialogues relating to international trade, foreign direct investment, and culture.

In past years, FITCE has attracted more than 2,000 attendees, including international businesses, local businesses, federal, state, and local trade agencies, government leaders from around the world and multi-cultural global trade representatives from over 60 countries!

Conference Location

Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center

1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

United States of America

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Note: Online Registration is now Closed – Please Register On-Site - Free Admission!

Why Should I Attend FITCE?

Sell your products and services to over 60 countries at the World Expo Marketplace
Meet & Greet international delegations, consulates, trade commissioners, and bi-national chambers at Doing Business with the World, World Expo Marketplace & Speed Matchmaking with Country Representatives
Learn about international trade resources and assistance during the “11 Steps to Exporting,” “How to Import into the United States,” Doing Business with the World panels and more
Immerse yourself with worldwide culture – visit the local & international visual art exhibit & enjoy multicultural performances
Special Sessions & Activities from Sister Cities International & Sustainable Fashion Tech Week
It's FREE!

2022 Confirmed & Invited Dignitaries

His Excellency Salvador Alejandro César Nasralla Salum, Vice President of Honduras
His Royal Majesty Nana Barima Essah Kwesi Mensah Bediako III, King of Anum Asamankese Traditional Area, Ghana
Her Royal Highness Queen Clarisse Douala Bell, Cameroon
His Excellency Vinicio Cerezo, Former President of Guatemala
His Excellency Jorge Quiroga, Former President of Bolivia
Her Excellency Lady Martine Moïse, Former First Lady of Haiti
The Honorable Jean-Lucien Bussa Tongba, Minister of Exterior Affairs, Democratic Republic of Congo
The Honorable Dr. Luis Francisco Sucre, Minister of Health, Panama
The Honorable Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health and Wellness, Belize
The Honorable Adriana Mira, Vice Minister of Exterior Relations, El Salvador
The Honorable Clemente Bravo, Prefect, Provincia Del Olro, Ecuador
The Honorable Israel Zamora Guzmán, Senator, Mexico
The Honorable Sophie Errante, Deputy & Former President of the Surveillance Committee for the Federal Reserve, France
The Honorable Gustavo Morais Nunes, Mayor of Ipatinga, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
The Honorable Manuel Jimenez, Mayor of Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
The Honorable José Alfredo Contreras Méndez, Mayor of the City of Bacalar, Mexico
The Honorable Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Tawaiah Sackay, Mayor of Accra, Ghana
Florida Secretary of State, Cord Byrd
Florida Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Laura DiBella
Dr. Hawa M. Diallo, Director, Civil Society Unit, Outreach Division, Department of Global Communications, United Nations

2022 Invited Celebrities

Rohan Marley
William Levy
Jacob Forever
Video Message from Anna Fendi, Creator & Founder of FENDI
Master KG & Nomcebo interpreting the world’s most downloaded song, “Jerusalema”, South Africa
Bobbie Celler, Executive Producer and Star of ‘Castles to Condos’
Michelle McLean, Former Miss Universe
Freedom (Christopher Laroche), Top Recording Artist, Haiti

Previous Years Confirmed Dignitaries

His Excellency Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera, Former President of Costa Rica
His Excellency Jorge Quiroga, Former President of Bolivia
His Excellency Jamil Mahaud, Former Presidents of Ecuador
His Excellency Luis Alberto Lacalle, Former President of Uruguay
His Excellency Nicolas Ardito, Former President of Panama
His Excellency Vinicio Cerezo, Former Presidents of Guatemala
His Excellency Carlos Mesa, Former President of Bolivia
His Excellency Dr. Leonel Fernandez, Former President of Dominican Republic
His Excellency Gérard Latortue, Former Prime Minister of Haiti
His Excellency Dawood Al Shezawi, President & CEO, Annual Investment Meeting, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Honorable Mario Baccini, Former Vice President of the Senate & Former Minister of Publica Affairs, Italy
The Honorable Festus Keyamo, Minister of Labor, Nigeria
The Honorable Kevin Bernard, Minister of Youth, Sports & E-Governance, Belize
The Honorable Moses Shyne Barrow, MP, Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diaspora Affairs, Culture, Youth & Sports, Former Leader of the Opposition, Belize
The Honorable E.P. Chet Greene, Minister of Trade, Industry, Commerce and Consumer Affairs for Antigua
The Honorable Jerry Naumoff, Minister of Foreign Direct Investment and Trade for Macedonia
The Honorable Erwin Contreras, Minister of International Trade and Petroleum for Belize
Governor God'El Kinyoka Kabalumuna from the Province of Kwilu, D.R. Congo,
The Honorable Bernard Wagner, Mayor of Belize City, Belize
The Honorable Elizabrth Naa Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackay, Mayor of Accra, Ghana
The Honorable Joffre Quintero, Mayor of Esmeralda de Rio Verde, Ecuador
The Honorable Felipe Augusto, Mayor of São Sebastião, Brazil
The Honorable Patricia Bolaňos, Mayores of Quepos, Costa Rica
The Honorable Vergil Chițac, Mayor of Constanta, Romania
The Honorable Costin Ioan Rasaueanu, Deputy Mayor of Constanta, Romania
The Honorable Camilo Andres Mogollon Amazo, Mayor of San Juan De Rio Seco, Colombia
The Honorable Raul Delgago, Mayor of Paute, Ecuador
The Honorable Herberto Acevedo, Vice Mayor of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
The Honorable Manuel Masias, Former Mayor of Miraflores, Peru
The Honorable Mr. Karl L. Rios, Director, Office of Economic Policy & Summit Coordination, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State, Washington D.C.
Florida Secretary of Commerce, Jamal Sowell
Florida Former Governor Rick Scott
The Honorable Mike Schmitz, Mayor of Dothan, Alabama
Local mayors, state and federal elected officials, and international business delegations representing 60 countries

FITCE 2022 Activities:

Panel Discussions and Seminars – “11 Steps to Exporting - A Roadmap to your Exporting Success!" and “How to Import into the United States"
Doing Business with the World – export and investment opportunities presented by foreign government officials, ambassadors, consuls general, trade commissioners, and/or leaders of bi-national chambers of commerce representing over 60 countries
Speed Matchmaking with Country Representatives - meet one-on-one with government officials, ambassadors, consuls general, trade commissioners, and/or leaders of bi-national chambers of commerce
The World Expo Marketplace - visit and network with local and international exhibitors
American & International Buyers Panel / Meet & Greet – learn about the purchasing process of large institutions and meet the buyers afterward
Networking Cocktail Receptions / Cultural Experiences, and much more!