FITCE 2024 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!
Conference Location
1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
United States of America
PARKING INFORMATION:
Attendees may park in the Convention Center Garage. Parking schedule of rates is listed below and can be paid by credit card or debit card ONLY. (CASH will NOT be accepted, so please plan accordingly.)
*Parking fees not included. Event parking determined by venue. Parking rates are as listed below (Payment by credit card or debit card ONLY):
- 0-1 Hour = $5.00
- 1-3 Hours = $10.00
- 3+ Hours = $20.00
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 & 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 South Florida Manufacturing Association (SFMA) & Sustainable, Agro, Fashion & Tech Week (SAFT)
It's FREE!
2024 Confirmed Dignitaries & Celebrities - COMING SOON!
Past Dignitaries & Celebrities
- His Excellency Félix Ulloa, Jr., Vice President of El Salvador (Video Message)
- His Excellency Salvador Alejandro César Nasralla Salum, Vice President of Honduras
- His Excellency Jamil Mahaud, Former President of Ecuador
- His Excellency P. Pillay Vyapooray, Former President of Mauritius
- His Excellency Vinicio Cerezo, Former Presidents of Guatemala
- 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 Luis Alberto Lacalle, Former President of Uruguay
- His Excellency Dr. Leonel Fernandez, Former President of Dominican Republic
- His Excellency Gérard Latortue, Former Prime Minister of Haiti
- Her Royal Highness Clarisse Douala Bell, Queen of Canton Bell, Cameroon
- His Royal Highness Nana Semeshia Ohene Asah Krofa II, Traditional Ruler of Ahwerease, Akuapem Traditional Area, Eastern Region, 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 Andrea Di Giuseppe, Member of Italian Parliament, Foreign Affairs Committee, Italy
- The Honorable Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Nigeria
- The Honorable Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness, Belize
- The Honorable Emma Hippolyte, Minister for Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs, Saint Lucia
- The Honorable Jerry Naumoff, Minister of Foreign Direct Investment and Trade for Macedonia
- The Honorable Israel Zamora Guzmán, Senator, Mexico
- The Honorable Luis Pérez Gutiérrez, Governor of Antioquia, Colombia
- The Honorable God'El Kinyoka Kabalumuna Governor of the Province of Kwilu, D.R. Congo
- The Honorable Clemente Bravo, Prefect of Province Of De El Oro, Ecuador
- The Honorable Nana Anim Obiri, Cultural Ambassador for the Promotion of Culture, National Commission on Culture for the Republic Ghana
- The Honorable Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackay, Mayor of Accra, Ghana
- The Honorable Mario Baccini, Mayor of Fiumicino, Former President of the Italian Senate & Former Minister of Public Affairs, Italy
- The Honorable Manuel Jimenez, Mayor of Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
- The Honorable Bader Dip, Mayor of La Ceiba, Honduras
- The Honorable Bruno Compos Morato, Mayor of Santana do Paraiso, Brazil
- The Honorable Bernard Wagner, Mayor of Belize City, Belize
- The Honorable Felipe Augusto, Mayor of São Sebastião, Brazil
- The Honorable Patricia Bolaňos, Mayores of Quepos, Costa Rica
- The Honorable Costin Ioan Rasaueanu, Deputy Mayor of Constanta, Romania
- The Honorable José Alfredo Contreras Méndez, Mayor of Bacalar, Mexico
- The Honorable Ralph Monplaisir Mayor of Ville de Case Pilote, Martinique
- The Honorable Raul Delgaldo, Mayor of Paute, Ecuador
- The Honorable Marco Vinicio Jarrin Arraya, Deputy Councilor of Ibarra Canton, Ecuador
- The Honorable Cord Byrd, Florida Secretary of State
- The Honorable TJ Villamil, Deputy Florida Secretary of Commerce
- Dr. Ricki Garrett, President & CEO, Sister Cities International
- Dawood El Shezawi, CEO, Annual Investment Meeting, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Karl Rios, US Department of State, Office of Economic Policy and Summit Coordination
- International celebrities such as Fashion Icon Anna Fendi (Italy), Grammy Global Artist Award Winner Nomcebo Zikode (South Africa) & Multiplatinum International Recording Artist, Kevin Lyttle
- Local mayors, state and federal elected officials, ambassadors and consuls as well as international business delegations representing 70 countries
FITCE 2024 Activities:
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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
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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
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The World Expo
Marketplace and Country Pavilions - visit and network with local and international exhibitors for the buyers & sellers networking. Featuring two (2) Pavilions: Italian Delegation - Made in Italy Pavilion and Sustainable Agro Fashion & Tech (SAFT) Week Sustainability Pavilion
- Panel Discussions and Seminars – “11 Steps to Exporting - A Roadmap to your Exporting Success!" and “How to Import into the United States"
Special Sessions & Activities from South Florida Manufacturing Association (SFMA) & Sustainable Agro Fashion & Tech Week (SAFT)
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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!
