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!
FITCE 2024 Invited Dignitaries & Celebrities* -
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Her Excellency Xiamora Castro, President of Honduras (TBC)
- 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 Vicente Fox Quesada, Former President of Mexico (Video Message)
- His Excellency Leonel Fernandez, Former President of Dominican Republic (TBC)
- His Excellency Samuel Samsumana, Former Vice President of Sierra Leone
- 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 Yadira Gomez, Minister of Tourism, Honduras
- The Honorable Dominique Dupuy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Religious Affairs & Haitians Living Abroad, Haiti
- The Honorable Sarah Niola Lynn Octavius, Minister of Youth, Sports and Civic Action, Haiti
- 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 Scholastica Tanneh Nyenka-Nimely, Acting Minister of Commerce & Industry, Liberia
- The Honorable Antoinette Dukuly, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Liberia
- 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 Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. Congresswoman (Florida 25th District), USA
- The Honorable Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, U.S. Congresswoman (Florida 20th District), USA (TBC)
- The Honorable Rafael Castillo, Deputy Congressman, Dominican Republic
- The Honorable Mario Zuniga Martinez, Technical Secretary, Agencia Regional de Desarrollo de Arequipa & Former Vice President of the Andean Parliament, Peru
- The Honorable Flavio Cera, Regional Councilor - Lazio Region, Italy
- The Honorable Javier Humberto Pincay Salvatierra, Mayor of Portoviejo, Ecuador
- The Honorable Riult Rivera Gutiérrez, Mayor of Colima, Mexico
- The Honorable Kesner Normil, Mayor of Petion Ville, Haiti
- The Honorable Angela Henrique, Vice Mayor of Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic
- The Honorable Cllr Shuling Lindoor, Political Head for Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, South Africa
- The Honorable Marco Vinicio Jarrin Arraya, Deputy Councilor of Ibarra Canton, Ecuador
- Immah Yonnie, Director of International Trade & Foreign Investment, Office of the President of Sierra Leone
- 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 Alexander Star, Paola Miranda (Argentina), Nuestra Belleza Latina (2024), Sirey Moran Castro, Former Miss Universe Michelle McLean, Kemdilo Gold (Canada), Minah B (Madagascar), KL Joon (Mexico), Lici Soul (USA/Jamaica) and many more to be announced…
- Local mayors, state and federal elected officials, ambassadors and consuls as well as international business delegations representing over 70 countries
*Subject to change
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
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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!
