FITCE 2023 Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo
Broward County invites you to join us for the FITCE 2023, 8th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo, October 4-5, 2023. This year’s themes – Life Sciences, Innovation and Technology
General Admission Cost: Free of Charge
Registration Deadline: October 1st, 2023
Exhibitor registration starts July 14th. Stay tuned for details!
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! Stop by our table and say “hello.”
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.
Conference Location
Greater Fort Lauderdale
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
United States of America
Conference Location
Greater Fort Lauderdale
Broward County Convention Center
1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
United States of America
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!
At a Glance - FITCE 2022
A quick look back at last year’s 2022 FITCE conference, which welcomed 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. View and Download the 2022 Conference Agenda
2023 Confirmed/Invited Dignitaries & Celebrities (Subject to change)
- His Excellency Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic
- Her Excellency Xiamora Castro, President of Honduras (TBC)
- His Excellency Félix Augusto Antonio Ulloa Garay, Vice President of El Salvador (TBC)
- His Royal Highness Muhammed Sani Haliru Dantoro Kitoro IV, The Emir of Borgu Kingdom, Niger State, Nigeria
- Her Royal Highness Queen Clarisse Douala Bell, Cameroon
- His Royal Highness Nana Semeshia Ohene Asah Krofa II, Tradional Ruler of Ahwerease, Akuapem Tradional Area, Eastern Region, Ghana
- The Honorable Hector Manuel Zelaya Castro, Presidential Advisor to the President of Honduras
- The Honorable Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament & Chair of Standing Committee on International Trade, Economic Development and Small Business (TBC)
- 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 Camilo Iguarán Campo Vice Minister of Sports, Colombia (TBC)
- The Honorable Aubyn Hill, Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce, Jamaica (TBC)
- The Honorable Ibrahim Alpha Sesay, Minister of Trade & Industry, Sierra Leone (TBC)
- The Honorable Anna Moskwa, Minister of Climate & Environment, Poland (TBC)
- The Honorable Augustin Kibassa Maliba, Minister of Postal Services, Telecommunications and Innovation in IT and Communication, Democratic Republic of Congo
- The Honorable Israel Zamora Guzmán, Senator, Mexico
- The Honorable Clemente Bravo, Prefect of Province Of De El Oro, Ecuador
- The Honorable Bruno Compos Morato, Mayor of Santana do Paraiso, Brazil
- The Honorable Manuel Cidre Miranda, Secretary of Economic Development & Commerce, Puerto Rico (TBC)
- The Honorable Jefferson T. Koijee, Mayor of Monrovia (Capital), Liberia
- The Honorable Lusconne Janvier, Mayor of Port au Prince, Haiti
- The Honorable Manuel Jimenez, Mayor of Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
- The Honorable Ralph Monplaisir Mayor of Ville de Case Pilote, Martinique
John Gorkowski, Deputy Director of Economic Policy, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Department of State, Washington D.C. - The Honorable TJ Villamil, Deputy Florida Secretary of Commerce
Anna Fendi, Creator of FENDI, World-Renowned Fashion Designer
TBC = To be confirmed
Past Confirmed Dignitaries
- His Excellency Salvador Alejandro César Nasralla Salum, Vice President of Honduras
- His Excellency Vinicio Cerezo, Former Presidents of Guatemala
- His Excellency Jorge Quiroga, Former President of Bolivia
- His Excellency Luis Alberto Lacalle, Former President of Uruguay
- His Excellency Jamil Mahaud, Former Presidents of Ecuador
- 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 Gérard Latortue, Former Prime Minister of Haiti
- Her Excellency Lady Martine Moïse, Former First Lady of Haiti
- Her Royal Highness Queen Clarisse Douala Bell, Cameroon
- 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 Health & Wellness, 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
- Governor God’El Kinyoka Kabalumuna from the Province of Kwilu, D.R. Congo,
- The Honorable Israel Zamora Guzmán, Senator, Mexico
- The Honorable Bernard Wagner, Mayor of Belize City, Belize
- The Honorable Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackay, Mayor of Accra, Ghana
- The Honorable Manuel Jimenez, Mayor of Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
- The Honorable Gustavo Morais Nunes, Mayor of Ipatinga, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
- The Honorable José Alfredo Contreras Méndez, Mayor of the City of Bacalar, Mexico
- The Honorable Joffre Quintero, Mayor of Esmeralda de Rio Verde, Ecuador
- The Honorable Felipe Augusto, Mayor of São Sebastião, Brazil
- The Honorable Patricia Bolaňos, Mayoress 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 Mike Schmitz, Mayor of Dothan, Alabama
- 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 State, Cord Byrd
- Florida Secretary of Commerce, Laura DiBella
- Florida Senator & Former Governor Rick Scott
- Dr. Hawa M. Diallo, Director, Civil Society Unit, Outreach Division, Department of Global Communications, United Nations
- Local mayors, state and federal elected officials, and international business delegations representing 60 countries
FITCE Previous Years Invited Celebrities
- Anna Fendi, World-Renowned Italian Fashion Designer
- Billboard Award Winner & Latin Grammy Nominee – Jacob Forever formerly part of Gente De Zona
- 2023 World Grammy Winner – Nomcebo Zikode interpreting the world’s most downloaded song, “Jerusalema”, South Africa
- Michelle McLean, Former Miss Universe
- Freedom (Christopher Laroche), Top Recording Artist, Haiti
- Bobbie Celler, Executive Producer and Star of ‘Castles to Condos’
FITCE 2023 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 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
- 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 Life Sciences Industrial Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Symposium (LSIPMS) and Sustainable Fashion & Tech Week
- 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!
Check back often for updates.
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