International Business Events

Automation Alley hosts informative seminars and workshops on exporting and doing business abroad. In addition, local companies can join Automation Alley on trade missions to locations around the world to explore opportunities for expansion into new markets.

Join us to learn more about growing your business throughout the world:


MEDC Doing Business in China Seminar
Over the past eight years, Michigan exports to China have risen 365 percent. In 2012, U.S. exports to China reached a record $110.6 billion. Is your business ready to take advantage of these opportunities? Ning Shao, director of the Michigan China Center, will present a seminar on expanding your business into the Chinese marketplace. Discussions will include exporting opportunities, a brief history of China’s reform and why it matters for Michigan. Shao is a strategic business development and public affairs expert with 20 years of experience.

Date: April 30, 2013
Location: Automation Alley Headquarters
Cost: Members - Pre-registration: $10; At the door: $20; Non-members - Pre-registration: $30; At the door: $40. Pre-registration closes April 26, 2013 at close of business.
Registration: Click here
 

Trade Mission to Mexico
Is your company looking to boost its global competitiveness and expand into Latin America’s fastest growing market? Join Automation Alley’s trade mission to Mexico. As our nation’s second-largest trading partner, Mexico has a high demand for the following Michigan-made products, services and technologies, including advanced manufacturing and robotics, aerospace, automotive, cleantech, IT and information communication technologies and life sciences/medical.

Date: May 5-10, 2013
Location: Mexico City, Monterrey and Saltillo
Cost: Cost to participate is $5,995 for members and $6,995 for non-members. Cost is subject to change based on availability. Price includes international airfare, five-star hotels, internal transportation, Gold Key Service matchmaking meetings (provided by the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce), business briefings, welcome receptions and tours. Automation Alley will take care of all your planning and details before, during and after the mission.
Participation is limited to 8 companies. Be sure to ask us about the State Trade and Export Promotion Program (STEP) to see if your company qualifies for funding that can be applied toward the cost of our mission.
Deadline to register: March 15, 2013
Registration: For more information or to register, contact the Automation Alley Resource Center at 800-427-5100 or info@automationalley.com or click here.

Doing Business in Indonesia and Singapore
Is your company looking to boost its global competitiveness and expand into Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets? Join Automation Alley for a conference on Doing Business in Indonesia and Singapore, two of the world’s leading nations with a high demand for the following Michigan-made products, services and technologies. This session is a must-attend event for companies looking to expand their markets overseas and, as a next step, also learn about Automation Alley's Trade Mission to Indonesia and Singapore.

Date: May 23, 2013
Location: Automation Alley Headquarters
Cost: Members - Pre-registration: $20; At the door: $30; Non-members - Pre-registration: $40; At the door: $50. Pre-registration closes May 21, 2013 at close of business.
Registration: Click here

Trade Mission to Indonesia and Singapore
Is your company looking to boost its global competitiveness and expand into Southeast Asia’s most dynamic markets? Join Automation Alley’s trade mission to Indonesia and Singapore, two of the world’s leading nations with a high demand for Michigan-made products, services and technologies, including advanced manufacturing and robotics; automotive; aerospace and defense;clean tech; design, engineering and infrastructural services; IT and information communication technologies; life sciences/medical devices and renewable energy.

Date: Sept. 6-13, 2013
Cost: Cost to participate is $7,995 and is subject to change based on availability. Price includes international airfare, five-star hotels, internal transportation, matchmaking meetings, business briefings, welcome receptions and tours. Automation Alley will take care of all your planning and details before, during and after the mission. Participation is limited to eight companies. Be sure to ask us about the State Trade and Export Promotion program (STEP) to see if your company qualifies for funding that can be applied toward the cost of our mission.
Deadline to register: July 26, 2013
Registration: For more information or to register, contact the Automation Alley Resource Center at 800-427-5100 or info@automationalley.com or click here.

Trade Mission to AUSA
Save the date. Details to come.
Date: Oct. 2013

 

For information about Automation Alley's International Business Services, contact the Automation Alley Resource Center at 800-427-5100 or info@automationalley.com or click here.