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Eco Expo Asia | Hong Kong | October 26-29, 2026
Eco Expo Asia is a premier trade platform for environmental protection and carbon neutrality technologies, jointly organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the HKSAR Environment and Ecology Bureau. This state-backed mission serves as a strategic gateway for Illinois clean-tech and environmental solution providers to secure global market share and connect with decision-makers across the Asia-Pacific.
The last edition featured 340 elite exhibitors and over 11,000 professional buyers from 118 nations, offering unparalleled B2G and B2B matchmaking.
Ideal Candidates for the Trade Mission
Illinois manufacturers and solution providers of the following:
- Circular Economy & Waste Management
- Water Treatment & Quality Management
- Air Quality Control
- Green & Smart Mobility
- Green Building Tech
- Carbon Reduction & Renewables
Contact: Kelly Hou | Kelly.Hou@illinois.gov | 773-520-4300
Advanced Design and Manufacturing (ADM) | Montreal, Canada | November 11-12, 2026
The Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo, ADM/Montreal, is targeted at the following key sectors of the manufacturing economy: packaging; automation; plastics; processing; design and batteries. ADM/Montreal will feature more than 250 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations, and include a full range of free event activities and education delivered through a flexible agenda of panels, presentations, group tours, speed networking and live demonstrations. More than 4,000 industry professionals from across Canada are expected to attend this event.
This all-in-one, industry-wide event lets companies joining our Illinois group trade mission to ADM/Montreal to explore the latest trends and technologies shaping the future in advanced design and manufacturing across automation, robotics, energy efficiency, packaging, plastics, processing and more to accelerate your business goals and grow your market in Canada.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick | chris.sedgwick@illinois.gov | 312-204-9480
Multisector Trade Mision Saudi Arabia/UAE/Egypt | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, UAE and Cairo, Egypt | December 5–15, 2026
The Illinois Office of Trade and Investment is recruiting interested Illinois companies to participate in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers multi-sector trade mission to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt from December 5 – 15, 2026. Participants will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings with prospective customers and business partners. Mission participants will also benefit from networking events and logistical support.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt are among the Middle East and North Africa region's leading commercial hubs, offering opportunities for U.S. exporters across industrial, infrastructure, energy, transportation, aerospace, agriculture, and technology sectors. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative and the UAE's economic diversification efforts are driving significant investment and business opportunities, while Egypt provides access to a large consumer market, manufacturing base, and strategic trade routes. Together, these markets serve as gateways to broader opportunities across the Gulf, Africa, and the Middle East.
Contact: Edward Lee | Edward.J.Lee@illinois.gov | 773-415-8938
WHX Dubai 2027 | Dubai, UAE | January 25–28, 2027
WHX Dubai 2027 (formerly Arab Health) is the Middle East's largest healthcare exhibition and one of the world's premier medical trade events. Taking place at the state-of-the-art Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, the event brings together more than 4,200 exhibitors and healthcare professionals, buyers, distributors, hospital executives, and policymakers from 190 countries. WHX Dubai connects leading healthcare manufacturers, distributors, healthcare providers, investors, and government decision-makers from around the globe. Illinois companies representing medical devices, healthcare technology, digital health, diagnostics, laboratory equipment, pharmaceuticals, hospital supplies, and related healthcare services will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations, develop strategic partnerships, and expand into some of the world's fastest-growing healthcare markets.
The Middle East and North Africa healthcare market continues to experience rapid growth, driven by expanding populations, increased healthcare spending, digital transformation, and major public investments in hospitals, medical technologies, and life sciences. Dubai's position as the region's leading commercial and logistics hub makes WHX Dubai an ideal platform for Illinois companies to access not only the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets, but also customers across Africa, South Asia, and the broader Middle East.
Contact: Edward Lee | edward.j.lee@illinois.gov | 773-415-8938
Mobile World Congress (MWC) | Barcelona, Spain | March 1–4, 2027
Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona is the world's largest and most influential connectivity and mobile technology event, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, investors, and government representatives from more than 200 countries and territories.
The exhibition showcases the latest developments in artificial intelligence, 5G and 6G, IoT, cloud computing, cybersecurity, semiconductors, digital infrastructure, and enterprise technologies. Through the Illinois Pavilion, participating companies have the opportunity to exhibit alongside other Illinois businesses, meet qualified international buyers and partners, strengthen existing customer relationships, identify new export opportunities, and gain valuable market intelligence. DCEO's Office of Trade and Investment provides on-site support and business development assistance to help Illinois companies maximize their participation and expand their presence in global markets.
Contact: Riccardo Navon | riccardo.navon@illinois.gov | 312-270-6747
Restaurants Canada | Toronto, Canada | March 7-9, 2027
Restaurants Canada is Canada's largest trade show in any sector with more than 1,300 exhibitor booths and is targeted at the food service industry, including restaurants, hotels and institutions. In 2026, this RC show drew over 25,000 hospitality and foodservice professionals over three days alongside 160+ culinary leaders, presenters and hospitality change makers, taking part in panels, keynote discussions and education sessions exploring the trends and ideas shaping the future of hospitality. Foodservice is a $125 billion dollar industry in Canada.
At Restaurants Canada, Illinois companies joining our group trade mission will be exposed to all aspects of the foodservice industry in Canada with programming taking place across multiple stages, including the speaker stage, culinary stage, bar and beverage stage, pizza stage, coffee stage and a business hub.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick I chris.sedgwick@illinois.gov I 312-204-9480
Multisector Trade Mission Peru and ExpoMin Chile | Lima, Peru and Santiago, Chile | April 17–28, 2027
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Trade and Investment will be leading a combined multi-sector matchmaking trip to Chile and Peru. Additionally, on this trade mission, Illinois companies in the mining sector will have the opportunity to exhibit at ExpoMin 2027 in Santiago, Chile.
With over 1,300 exhibitors and 83,000 visitors, ExpoMin is the most important trade show dedicated to the mining sector in Latin America. The 2025 version of this show is estimated to have generated over $1.6 billion in business opportunities.
Mining is not the only sector with opportunities in Chile and Peru for Illinois exporters. There are also opportunities in the industrial, medical, packaging, machinery and tools sectors. Therefore, we encourage companies outside of the mining sector to participate in the matchmaking component of this trade mission in Chile and Colombia.
Contact: Chris Sedgwick: chris.sedgwick@illinois.gov 312-204-9480
Paris Airshow | Paris-Le Bourget, France | June 14–17, 2027
The Paris Air Show is the world's premier international aerospace and defense exhibition, attracting manufacturers, suppliers, airlines, government agencies, and industry leaders from around the globe.
The event provides a unique venue to showcase products and capabilities, strengthen supply chain relationships, and explore new business opportunities across the commercial aviation, defense, space, and advanced manufacturing sectors. By participating in the Illinois Pavilion, companies can connect with international customers, OEMs, suppliers, and key decision-makers while promoting Illinois' world-class aerospace ecosystem. DCEO's Office of Trade and Investment provides participating companies with exhibit space, on-site support, and export assistance to help expand international sales and develop new global partnerships.
Contact: Riccardo Navon | riccardo.navon@illinois.gov | 312-270-6747
Past Trade Missions