Connect With the World at the 5th Annual FITCE Conference

- Dignitaries from over 60 countries confirmed to attend -

BROWARD COUNTY, FL: The 5th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) Conference is set to kick off October 9th at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Attendees of this premier international trade and cultural networking conference will be armed with information about doing business globally as well as enabled to network with government leaders & international trade experts from around the world. The goal of FITCE is to market Broward County as the premier importing and exporting trading capital, while helping to establish new businesses and nurture existing businesses to spur continued growth.

Hosted by the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) and the Broward County Board of Commissioners, this two-day free conference expects to attract over 1,500 attendees from around the world and draw the participation of more than 200 exhibitors. There are dignitaries confirmed from over 60 countries including Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Ecuador, Italy, Poland, Uruguay, United States and other mayors, consuls general, deputy consuls, trade commissioners and bi-national chambers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with the world. Register to Attend!

Experts from local and international governments and organizations will lead panel discussions and host networking sessions addressing key aspects of international trade including steps to exporting and doing business with the United States and the world. Since there is a strong focus on connecting participants with government leaders and international trade experts, the expo will also feature a Speed Matchmaking session with country representatives and a World Expo Marketplace. View Agenda!

FITCE 2019 CONFIRMED DIGNITARIES TO DATE

His Excellency Jamil Mahuad, Former President of Ecuador
His Excellency Luis Alberto Lacalle, Former President of Uruguay
His Excellency Basdeo Panday, Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
His Excellency Pier Fernando Casini, Former President of the Chamber of Deputies, Italy
His Excellency Piotr Wilczek, Ambassador of Poland to the United States
His Excellency Barfuor Adjei-Barwuah, Ambassador of Ghana to the United States
The Honorable Luis Pérez Gutiérrez, Governor of Antioquia, Colombia
The Honorable Mara Carfagna, Vice President of the Chamber of Deputies and Former Minister of Equal Opportunity, Italy
The Honorable Bernard Wagner, Mayor of Belize City, Belize
The Honorable Earl Trapp, Mayor of San Ignacio, Belize

Through hosting this conference, Broward County reiterates its commitment to building a robust and sustainable international trade sector that will spur growth for our business community. “Broward’s Port Everglades is the # 1 Seaport and Foreign Trade Zone for exports in Florida thus making FITCE a productive and ideal event for us to host,” said Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director of the Office of Economic and Small Business Development.

For sponsorship, exhibitor and more information, contact OESBD at 954-357-6400.

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development
The mission of this office is to enhance Broward County's economy with value-added job creation, business expansion and retention, small business growth, business development, international trade development, export readiness and entrepreneurial training and development. Services are delivered through partnerships with state, local and private sector organizations. Broward County promotes equal access to procurement opportunities for small business enterprises in local and federal small business programs, and helps position small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to grow their businesses beyond Broward. Call 954-357-6400 for more information or visit Broward.org/EconDev.

DATE: September 13, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT: Tatyana R. McCall, Office of Economic and Small Business Development
PHONE: 954-357-6400
EMAIL: tmccall@broward.org