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Upcoming Events

Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Mission to Saudi Arabia and UAE l December 5-11, 2025

The Illinois Office of Trade and Investment is collaborating with the GSGP who is organizing a trade mission to Riyadh and Dubai. Each mission participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings with prospective customers and business partners. Eligible Illinois businesses can apply for ISTEP support.

For more information contact Siobhan Pangerl at siobhan.pangerl@illinois.gov

Webinar | Africa Demystified: A Primer for Illinois Exporters

With 54 countries across the continent, Africa's markets are rich, diverse, and full of untapped potential—yet too often viewed as a single story. Please join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) for a high-level overview of Africa’s dynamic and evolving markets on Wednesday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m. CST. This free webinar will explore major economic and trade trends shaping the African continent and highlight key regional differences across the continent.

Date: Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CST
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/y9wjj5fp