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SUMMARY:2024 Singapore ICT Mission
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is supporting 2-3 California small businesses(depending on funding availability) to participate in the ICT Business Development Mission to Singapore. The event is organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration. STEP-eligible businesses will receive a $2\,400 discount on the participation cost. Companies seeking STEP funding support must submit a STEP Event Application and Trade Mission Application before the deadline for approval. \nParticipating businesses will have opportunities to take part in Asia Tech x Singapore 2024 – Asia’s flagship tech event (May 29-31\, 2024). Gain market insights\, make industry and government contacts\, solidify business strategies\, and advance specific projects. Learn about Singaporean market priorities\, policy and regulatory changes\, projects\, and business opportunities\, as well as strategies to navigate the business climate in Singapore. Participate in one-on-one business appointments with pre-screened potential buyers\, agents\, distributors\, or joint venture partners in Singapore. \nPlease see the event flyer for further details. \nSTEP event registration contact: Henan Li\nRegistration deadline: Jan.31st\, 2024
URL:https://www.export.business.ca.gov/event/2024-singapore-ict-mission/
LOCATION:Singapore
CATEGORIES:ICT and Digital Economy,Safety and Security
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Mission 2023
DESCRIPTION:The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to register for the Cybersecurity Mission to Taiwan\, South Korea and Japan. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. \nReview the flyer to learn more. \nContact Henan.Li@gobiz.ca.gov
URL:https://www.export.business.ca.gov/event/cybersecurity-mission-2023/
LOCATION:Taiwan\, South Korea\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Safety and Security
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SUMMARY:Infosecurity 2023 
DESCRIPTION:Join the California Pavilion at the 2023 Infosecurity trade show! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to exhibit under the California Pavilion at a significantly reduced cost. Join the CA Pavilion to elevate your business with key decision makers and buyers in the information and cyber security industry. The show is one of the few selected U.S. Government official partnership programs and it is the ideal venue to further U.S. cyber tech business development in the UK and Europe. \nThe California STEP Program will support up to 5 STEP program-eligible California small businesses to participate in this event. Review the flyer to learn more. \nContact for the STEP program/California Pavilion:\nMariana.Guevara@gobiz.ca.gov and Emily.Desai@gobiz.ca.gov\nContact for the Exhibitor Registration: christine.kratz@rxglobal.com \nPlease review the flyer to learn more.\nTo Register\, visit our STEP grant registration portal. Select “STEP Event” as the application type\, then select “Infosecurity” from the list of events.
URL:https://www.export.business.ca.gov/event/infosecurity-2023/
LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Safety and Security
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SUMMARY:Milipol Asia-Pacific 2022 (Registration Open Until April 8\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:Kallman Worldwide is organizing a US Pavilion at Milipol Asia-Pacific\, the region’s leading international event for homeland security. Participants will be able to connect with high-level law enforcement\, counterterrorism\, and public safety delegations from the APAC region and 10\,000 security industry professionals from around the world. Benefits for participating businesses include an individual Turnkey Booth within the US Pavilion\, an entry in the Official Milipol Asia-Pacific Catalogue\, and access to US Pavilion events such as the opening ceremony\, networking mixer\, and market briefing. Please contact Henan Li with any questions regarding this event. Participation costs up to $5\,000 USD are subsidized for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://www.export.business.ca.gov/event/milipol-asia-pacific-2022/
LOCATION:Sands Expo and Convention Centre\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Safety and Security
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SUMMARY:Minority Business Focused Trade Mission to Italy\, Spain\, and Portugal (Registration Open Until March 25\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this executive-led trade mission is to connect minority US businesses and trade associations in the ICT\, safety and security technology\, environmental technology\, and energy sectors with pre-screened business prospects in these Southern European markets. Participants will have the opportunity to receive market insights from US International Trade Administration experts and US companies already operating within the region. They will also conduct appointments with pre-screened potential buyers\, agents\, distributors\, and joint venture partners\, as well as with local government officials and industry experts\, where applicable. This mission is being organized by the US Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Please contact Jonathan Zeigler with any questions regarding the event. Participation costs up to $3\,000 USD are subsidized for California businesses that qualify for STEP funding.
URL:https://www.export.business.ca.gov/event/minority-business-focused-trade-mission-to-italy-spain-and-portugal/
LOCATION:Milan\, Italy; Madrid\, Spain; Lisbon\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Energy Industries,Environmental Technologies,ICT and Digital Economy,Safety and Security
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SUMMARY:California Global Connect: Singapore Virtual Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:Since August of 2020\, the California Global Connect program has provided 100+ California small businesses the opportunity to speak directly with international buyers\, potential partners and buying authorities in Chile\, Colombia\, Mexico\, Poland\, Belgium\, Portugal\, Spain\, and Bahrain. The next stop on our global opportunities tour is Singapore. California delegates will first meet in a virtual group setting with key players from Singapore who will explain their organizations’ plans\, priorities and procurement processes.
URL:https://www.export.business.ca.gov/event/california-global-connect-singapore-virtual-trade-mission/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense,Safety and Security
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SUMMARY:California Global Connect: Chile Virtual Trade Mission
DESCRIPTION:Join GO-Biz and Kallman Worldwide on this virtual trade mission designed to link California civil aviation and airport equipment and service providers with the Chilean Civil Aviation Authority. This trade mission is supported by the U.S. Commercial Service.
URL:https://www.export.business.ca.gov/event/california-global-connect-chile-virtual-trade-mission/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Aerospace and Defense,Healthcare and Health Technologies,Safety and Security
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