​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Get ready for FITCE 2025! Save the Dates for October 22 - 23, 2025.​​​

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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!​ 

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

1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
United States of America

General Admission Cost: Free
Registration for General Admission is Now Open!
General Admission Registration Deadline: October 17, 2025


Travel Information:
Official Hotel Information: OMNI Fort Lauderdale

Conference room rates starting at $199/night (taxes not included) are available only until September 17, 2025 (limited availability).  Book now.​

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 Past Dignitaries & Celebrities*

  • His Excellency, Philip Edward “Brave" Davis MP KC, Prime Minister of The Bahamas (Video Message)
  • Her Excellency Ellis Lorenzo Webster, Premier of the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla (Video Message)
  • His Excellency Félix Augusto Antonio Ulloa Garay, Vice President of El Salvador (Video Message)
  • His Excellency Salvador Alejandro César Nasralla Salum, Vice President of Honduras
  • His Excellency Vicente Fox Quesada, Former President of Mexico (Video Message)
  • His Excellency Luis Alberto Lacalle, Former President of Uruguay
  • His Excellency Vinicio Cerezo, Former Presidents of Guatemala
  • His Excellency Jamil Mahaud, Former President of Ecuador
  • His Excellency Jorge Quiroga, Former President of Bolivia
  • His Excellency Luis Guillermo Solis Rivera, Former President of Costa Rica
  • His Excellency Nicolas Ardito, Former President of Panama
  • His Excellency Carlos Mesa, Former President of Bolivia
  • His Excellency Dr. Leonel Fernandez, Former President of Dominican Republic
  • His Excellency P. Pillay Vyapooray, Former President of Mauritius
  • His Excellency Leonel Fernandez, Former President of Dominican Republic 
  • His Excellency Gérard Latortue, Former Prime Minister of Haiti
  • The Honorable Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament & Chair of Standing Committee on International Trade, Economic Development and Small Business, Canada (Video Message)
  • The Honorable Yadira Gomez, Minister of Tourism, Honduras
  • The Honorable Emma Hippolyte, Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs, Saint Lucia
  • The Honorable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism, Canada & Minister Responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of the Province of Quebec (Video Message)
  • The Honorable Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness, Belize
  • The Honorable Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Nigeria
  • The Honorable Darryl Smith, Former Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Trinidad & Tobago
  • The Honorable Giancarlo Righini, Secretary of Budget, Economic Programming, Agriculture, Alimentary Sovereignty, Hunting & Fishing, Parks & Forestry, Lazio Region, Italy
  • The Honorable Luis Pérez Gutiérrez, Former Governor of Antioquia, Colombia
  • The Honorable Clemente Bravo, Prefect of Province Of De El Oro, Ecuador
  • The Honorable Israel Zamora Guzmán, Senator, Mexico
  • The Honorable Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. Congresswoman (Florida 25th District), USA
  • The Honorable Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, U.S. Congresswoman (Florida 20th District), USA 
  • The Honorable Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackay, Mayor of Accra, Ghana
  • The Honorable Flavio Cera, Regional Councilor - Lazio Region, Italy
  • The Honorable Javier Humberto Pincay Salvatierra, Mayor of Portoviejo, Ecuador
  • The Honorable Angela Henrique, Vice Mayor of Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
  • The Honorable Marco Vinicio Jarrin Arraya, Deputy Councilor of Ibarra Canton, Ecuador
  • Amy Radetsky, Director, Office of Economic Policy and Summit Coordination, Western Hemisphere Affairs, Washington, D.C.
  • Lisa Lutoff Perlo, President & CEO, FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee & Former CEO of Celebrity Cruises
  • International celebrities such as Fashion Icon Anna Fendi (Italy) (Video Message); Grammy Award-Winner for Best Global Music Performance and Singer/Songwriter Nomcebo Zikode (South Africa); Multi-Platinum International Recording Artist Kevin Lyttle; International Recording Artists Alexander Star (USA), Kemdilo Gold (Canada), and Lici Soul (Jamaica); World-Renowned Pianist KL Joon (Mexico); 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 ​
*Subject to change
 
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​


Sponsorship Opportunities​

Registration for Exhibitor and Sponsorship Packages is now open. 
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. 

Updated 2025 Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) event information, including Participating Countries, Agenda, and Call to Artists, is coming soon. 



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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