Export Week Kick-Off: Navigating Export Resources for U.S. Manufacturers
Monday, May 4, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm Eastern
Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual (MS Teams)
Discover how U.S. manufacturers can tap into federal export resources, trade counseling, market intelligence, and global connections to expand internationally.
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Questions? Contact Alexandra.Natale@trade.gov
Empowering Small Businesses to Go Global: Financing Tools, Tips, and Best Practices for Export Growth
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm ET
Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual (MS Teams)
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Mastering International Distributor Success
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |9:00am-2:00pm ET
Cost: $40
Location: In-Person (East Hartford, Connecticut, USA)
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Export Documentation Awareness Training
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual MS Teams Webinar
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Drafting & Managing International Contracts
Thursday, May 7 at 1:00pm ET
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual (MS Teams) Webinar
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AES Export Compliance Seminar
Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14 | 9:00am - 1:00pm Pacific
Cost: $150
Location: Live Virtual Program hosted on InEvent
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Export Documentation Seminar
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 8:30am-12:30pm ET
Cost: $40
Location: In-Person (Middletown, Connecticut, USA)
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32nd Annual Inland Empire World Trade Conference
Friday, May 1 | 8:00am – 11:00am Pacific
Cost: $25
Location: In person event only. San Bernardino International Airport, Event Center at Bear Springs Hotel, Highland, CA
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Healthcare Tech: Genomics Omics Tech
Trade deal opportunities in Türkiye, Italy, Greece, Sweden
Tuesday, May 5 at 1:00pm ET
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual MS Teams Webinar
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Healthcare Opportunities in Brazil
Wednesday May 6 at 12:00pm ET
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual MS Teams Webinar
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From Michigan to the World: 40th International Business Conference
Tuesday, May 6: 12:00pm – 4:30pm ET
Cost: $225
Location: In-person event only. Grand Rapids, MI
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Unlocking EU Med Tech Markets: Regulations and Opportunities in Germany & Italy
Thursday, May 7 at 11:00am ET
Cost: $25
Location: Virtual MS Teams Webinar
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Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics & AI
Trade deal opportunities in Japan and South Korea
Thursday, May 7 at 1pm ET
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual MS Teams Webinar
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12th Annual Orange County World Trade Week Forum 2026
Thursday, May 7: 4:00pm – 8:00pm Pacific
Cost: $150
Location: In-person event only. Irvine, CA: UCI Beall Applied Innovation | The Cove
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Marine: Navigating Maritime Export Opportunities in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru
Wednesday, May 27 at 1pm ET
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual MS Teams Webinar
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Trade Shows
Consensus – Miami, Florida (May 5-7, 2026) organized by CoinDesk, attracts 20,000+ attendees (cryptocurrency, blockchain, decentralized AI, and the global regulatory landscape) Contact: Brian.Beams@trade.gov
Xponential – Detroit, Michigan (May 12-14, 2026) organized by AUVSI & MDNA, attracts 10,000 attendees (uncrewed systems, robotics, and the global regulatory landscape) Contact: Christopher.Munoz@trade.gov
Offshore Technology Conference – Houston, Texas (May 4-7, 2026) organized mainly by SPE, attracts 30,000 attendees (Oil and Gas, Digital and Tech solutions) Contact: Cathy.Gibbons@trade.gov
TechEx North America – San Jose, California (May 18-19, 2026) organized by TechEx Event Ltd, attracts 8,000 exhibitors (AI & Big Data, Cyber Security & Cloud, IoT Tech, Digital Transformation, Intel Automation, Data Centers, Edge Computing, Sustainable Tech) Contact: Ludwika.Alvarez@trade.gov
The Trade Deal Access webinar series provides practical, sector-specific guidance on how exporters can navigate and leverage existing trade agreements to expand into international markets. Each thirty-minute session offers expert insights on key opportunities, trade provisions, and actionable strategies designed to help U.S. businesses grow and succeed globally.
Healthcare Tech: Genomics Omics Tech
Trade deal opportunities in Türkiye, Italy, Greece, Sweden
Tuesday, May 5 at 1:00pm Eastern
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual MS Teams Webinar
Details & Registration
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Advanced Manufacturing: Robotics & AI
Trade deal opportunities in Japan and South Korea
Thursday, May 7 at 1pm ET
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual MS Teams Webinar
Details & Registration
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Marine: Navigating Maritime Export Opportunities in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru
Wednesday, May 27 at 1pm ET
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual MS Teams Webinar
Details & Registration
Export Compliance Series
Sessions Schedule:
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026: Introduction to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and Export Basics
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Outreach Visits, Enforcement Actions and Voluntary Disclosures
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Overview
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026: Developing a Corporate Export Management and Compliance Program (EMCP)
- Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Intangible Exports & AI - the risks and rewards
- Wednesday, May 27, 2026: License Exceptions
Time: All webinars held from 1:00 - 2:00pm Eastern Time
Cost: We invite you to customize the 7-part webinar series according to your training needs. You can join individual webinars or the entire series. See ticket options listed for pricing of individual webinars.
$25 each webinar or $175 for all 7 webinars
Details & Registration
Questions? Anthony.Sargis@trade.gov
Thank you to our Export Week 2026 Sponsors !
Become a Sponsor Today!
Join us in celebrating Export Week this May! The U.S. Commercial Service is hosting a series of dynamic export sessions throughout the month, these sessions, led by experts from both the private and public sectors, will cover a variety of tradecraft programs and industry-specific opportunities.
As a sponsor, you will gain visibility and recognition among a broad audience, ranging from new-to-export businesses to seasoned exporters. Many of these informative sessions are offered free of charge, providing a unique platform to showcase your support for global trade.
We invite you to be a part of this exciting event by sponsoring and joining us in promoting the growth of global commerce!
$1000-level sponsorships are available
Sponsorship Includes
- Logo on Export Week website with hyperlink to your website
- Logo placement as sponsor on promotional emails
- Social media promotion of Export Week website on CS Channels
For more information, please contact:
Christopher.Munoz@trade.gov orAnthony.Sargis@trade.gov