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​Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE)

10th Anniversary Celebration!


Broward County will host the 10th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) on October 22-23, 2025.  This year's special session main themes: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Global Procurement.​

FITCE 2025 Conference 

​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 and local businesses, federal, state, and local trade agencies, government leaders from around the world and multi-cultural global trade representatives from over 70​ countries!​​​


FREE General Admission Registration: Remains Open 
If you are unable or miss advance registration, you can still register on-site both event days.


REGISTER NOW
FITCE2025 Detailed Program (PDF)

​​​By Popular Demand: A Third Port Tour Has Been Added!!​​​​

REGISTER FOR THE FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE (FTZ) No. 2 TOUR​
Registration for Exhibitor and Sponsorship Packages
See information in the sections below. For more information on local / international exhibitor packages, country pavilions or sponsorship opportunities, please call 954-357-6400 or email FITCE@broward.org. ​

Conference Dates: October 22 - 23, 2025
​​Conference Locat​ion

Atlantic Ballroom - New East Expansion
1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
United States of America
Parking Rates:
0-1 hour: $5
1-3 hours: $10
3+ hours: $20

General Admission Cost: Free
On-Site Registration Will Still Be Available as Space / Capacity Allows.
​Conference Hotel: Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

Hotel room special rates starting at $199/night (taxes are not included) are available until October 10, 2025. Limited Availability. Click here to make a reservation​ or call 1-888-554-2129 and mention access code "FITCE". Explore the Visit Lauderdale website for Things to Do​ in the area. 

Why Should I Attend FITCE?

  • Sell your products and services to over 70 countries at the World Expo Marketplace and Country Pavilions

  • Meet & Greet international delegations, consulates, trade commissioners, and bi-national chambers at Doing Business with the World, World Expo Marketplace and Speed Matchmaking with Country Representatives

  • Over 200+ exhibitors and Country / Sector Pavilions

  • 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 and enjoy multicultural performances 

  • It's FREE! 

FITCE 2025 Foreign Dignitaries & Celebrities

  • His Excellency Isaac Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas & Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation
  • Her Excellency Dr. Epsy Campbell-Barr, Former Vice President of Costa Rica
  • His Royal Majesty Nana Semeshia Ohene Asah Krofa II of Ghana
  • The Honorable Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament & Chair of Standing Committee on International Trade, Economic Development and Small Business, Canada (Video Message)
  • The Honorable Dr. Dansa Kourouma, President of National Council of the Transition, Guinea 
  • The Honorable Laarni Lavin Roque, Vice Chairperson of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and 4th District Representative of Bukidnon, Philippines 
  • The Honorable Rebecca Maria A. Ynares, Vice Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
  • The Honorable Ma. Rene Ann Lourdes G. Matibag, Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
  • The Honorable Fingui Camara, Vice Chair of the Constitution, Organic Law and Public Administration Committee, Guinea 
  • The Honorable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, Canada (Video Message)
  • The Honorable Lennox Andrews, Minister for Economic Development, Planning, Agriculture and Lands, Forestry, Blue Economy, Marine Resources and Cooperatives, Grenada 
  • The Honorable Nitza Morán Trinidad, Senator, Puerto Rico 
  • The Honorable Angie Bell, Mayor of Cap-Haitïen, Haiti
  • The Honorable Leonardo Orlando, Prefect of Manabi, Ecuador
  • The Honorable Flavio Cera, Regional Councilor, Lazio Region, Italy
  • The Honorable Riult Rivera Gutiérrez, Mayor of Colima
  • Erica Williams-Connell, First Prime Minister’s Daughter, Trinidad & Tobago 
  • Hawa Taylor-Kamara Diallo, Former Chief of Civil Society Unit, United Nations Department of Global Communications (Video Message) 
  • International celebrities such as Bob Marley’s Daughter, Cedella Marley (Jamaica); Emmy® award-winning journalist (NBC6), Chernéy Amhara; International Recording Artist Karl Wolf (Canada); Bahamian Music Sensation Preston Wallace (Bahamas); International Recording Artist Riva Nyri Précil (Haiti); World-Renowned Pianist KL Joon (Mexico); Latin Music Sensation Melina Almodóvar (Puerto Rico) and Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean (Namibia).
  • Local mayors, state and federal elected officials, ambassadors and consuls as well as international business delegations representing over 70 countries. 

​FITCE 2025 Activities:
  • 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 70 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 and Country Pavilions - visit and network with local and international exhibitors for the buyers & sellers networking. 
  • Panel Discussions and Seminars – about international trade, exporting, foreign trade zones, importing, international markets, technology, artifical intelligence and more. 
  • American & International Buyers Panel / Meet & Greet – learn about the purchasing process of large institutions and meet the buyers afterward

  • Networking Cocktail Receptions / Cultural Experiences​


​FITCE 2025 Preliminary Agenda:

Special concurrent sessions by partners will be announced in the detailed Expo Program.

Day 1 | Wednesday, October 22

7–8AM​​

Registration and Breakfast

8–10AM

Grand Opening Ceremony

10–11AM

World Leaders Panel

11AM–12PM​​

Doing Business with the World – Latin America

12–1PM

Buyers and Sellers Networking | Lunch*

1-2PM

Doing Business with the World – The Caribbean

2:15–3:45PM

Doing Business with the World – North America

3-3:45PM

Doing Business with the World – Asia & Middle East

4–5PM

How to Import into the United States of America

5–5:30PM

Cultural Immersion Experience | Taste of the World**

5:30–7:30PM

FITCE 10t​h Anniversary Celebration Extravaganza Opening Reception**

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Day 2 | Thursday, October 23

7–8:30AM

Registration and Breakfast

8:30–9:45AM

Opening Ceremony: Art, Cultural, Technology & Innovation in Broward County

10–10:45AM

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Panel

10–11:30AM

Port Everglades and Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 25 Tour

11–11:45AM

Doing Business with the World – Africa

12-12:45PM

11 Steps to Exporting – A Roadmap to Your Exporting Success!

12–1PM

Buyers and Sellers Networking | Lunch*

1–1:45PM

Leveraging Foreign Trade Zones for Duty Exemptions and Deferrals

2–2:45PM

Doing Business with the World – Europe

2:15-3:45PM

Port Everglades and Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 2​​ Tour

3–3:40PM

American Buyers Panel: How to Sell to Large Organizations

3:40–4PM

Meet & Greet with the Buyers

4–5PM

Youth Empowerment Panel

5–5:30PM

Cultural Immersion Experience | Taste of the World**

5:30–7:30PM

FITCE 10th Anniversary Celebration Extravaganza Closing Reception**​

*International food vendors are available for lunch purchase.

**Hosted by Sustainable, Agro, Fashion & Tech Week

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A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners 

Mark D. Bogen • Alexandra P. Davis • Lamar P. Fisher • Beam Furr • Steve Geller • Robert McKinzie • Nan H. Rich • Hazelle P. Rogers • Michael Udine