Trade Shows
Trade Shows offer states and businesses a chance to expand into new markets. Washington State not only competes against the other 49 states in the U.S. for new business and investment, but other cities and countries around the world. Participating in highly targeted, high profile trade shows aligned with our key sectors allows us to showcase Washington’s many competitive advantages, from our highly skilled workforce and low-cost energy to our amazing quality of life and culture of creativity.
These trade shows also allow Washington companies to be an official exhibitor in our state pavilion, creating an effective way for them to market their products and services, forge new partnerships and gain new orders.
Want to join us?
Businesses that have already been part of a Washington State pavilion will tell you that the return on investment is sizable, especially for smaller companies that want to expand their markets or introduce new products or services.
Benefits include: low cost exhibit space, vetted matchmaking meetings with prospects, networking opportunities, special tours and event invites, a pavilion concierge to handle your space when you’re at show events and a dedicated meeting room.
For more information, contact an International Trade expert in Commerce’s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness at 206-256-6100 to discuss upcoming shows and opportunities.
Upcoming trade events...
Visit our Choose Washington website for a complete list of upcoming trade shows and trade missions.
What our partners say...
“The Department of Commerce offers an incredible service to the startup tech community and there’s no doubt that their efforts with Mobile World Congress have not only helped drive revenue for our business, but have opened the door to new business that would have otherwise not been there at all. We hope to have the opportunity to work with them again on future collaborations.”
Red Russak, Business Development for Apptentive
“The Department of Commerce did a phenomenal job in assisting mobile technology startups to showcase their advanced mobility solutions at Mobile World Congress. Their continued engagement & the resources they offered to us are invaluable.”
Satish Shetty, Founder & CEO, Codeproof Technologies Inc.
“The show and all the work that Commerce did for us exceeded our expectations. We wouldn’t have gained any business from Farnborough without Commerce.”
Robert Edmondson, Corporate Accounts and Business Development Manager