International Solutions Center


Interested in Doing Business Internationally?

Visit the International Solutions Center at WINDPOWER 2013

 

The International Solutions Center (ISC) was designed to support U.S.-based companies that want to develop market share overseas, as well as for companies that want to launch or expand their businesses in the U.S. market. As a focal point for international business, the ISC is strategically located in Exhibit Hall A.

 

FREE, ON-SITE SERVICES for Exhibitors and Attendees:

  • Informational sessions on market opportunities

  • Computer stations with printers

  • Private meeting and networking area

  • One-on-one business matchmaking and export counseling

  • Free downloadable Export Interest Guide

 

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Through the ISC, U.S. Businesses Can:


  • Learn about export opportunities and market entry strategies in overseas markets including market information, policy drivers and regulatory details.

  • Meet with qualified international buyers in matchmaking sessions set up by the U.S. Commercial Service (CS).

  • Learn about export financing assistance programs from representatives of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im), the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for sales of U.S.-made goods and services to international markets.

  • Benefit from Export Advisory Services from the collaboration between AWEA and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Ex-Im, OPIC, and IFC.

  • Connect with services in one-on-one meetings. Email Ms. Amna Khan at akhan@awea.org now to set up your meetings with DOC, Ex-Im, OPIC, IFC, or international CS staff to see how they can help you grow your business.

 

Attend sessions from the International Track to discover new and emerging markets for the wind energy industry around the world

* Export Advisory Services: 1:00pm – 2:00pm (and again on Wednesday, May 8, 10:30am – 11:30am)

* Exporting to Asia-Pacific Markets: 2:30pm – 3:15pm

* Exporting to Latin American Markets: 3:30pm – 4:15pm

 

Through the ISC, International Businesses Can:


  • Meet with U.S. companies who are interested in direct sales, growing their distributor network, joint ventures and licensing.

  • Get the Export Interest Guide, a directory of U.S. exhibitors who have indicated to AWEA that they are looking for business opportunities in specific overseas markets.

  • Attend International Spotlight Sessions at the International Solutions Center: Learn to Navigate U.S. Wind Energy Market Effectively, Tuesday, May 7 from 10:30am – 11:30am

  • Participate in the International Buyers Program with the U.S. Department of Commerce, including representatives from SelectUSA to buy products and services, and invest in the U.S. market.

  • Attend the International Business Reception in the International Solutions Center from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Monday, May 6. Join global players in the wind industry, international trade and investment groups, and members of the AWEA Board and Senior Management team at this exclusive reception. Organized by multiple foreign trade commissions and World Business Chicago, the International Business Reception is the premier place to network with the show's internationally-focused audience. For more information and registration, please visit gaccom.org/en/windpower.or contact Ms. Amna Khan akhan@awea.org.

 

Register to attend or exhibit at WINDPOWER 2013 and let AWEA help you succeed:
www.WINDPOWERexpo.org/registration