Looking from above as a trade show takes place

2025-26 Events and Trade Shows

Helping you expand into new markets – here at home and abroad

At the Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness, we know nothing beats face-to-face interaction with key decision-makers. Our OEDC team within the Washington State Department of Commerce offers introductions and more, partnering with you at regional, national and international trade shows, missions, and other trade events. We know there is no substitute for the value of being in person to build trusted, interpersonal relationships.

Take a STEP in the right direction to offset international expansion costs.

Funded in part by the SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), the Export Voucher program provides direct cash assistance to help develop an export program to generate international sales. Eligible reimbursements include expenses for trade show or trade mission fees, airfare, interpreter and translation services, export training programs and more.

Learn more about our program by downloading our flyer and our STEP Export Voucher Program guidelines to find out if you qualify for a voucher to offset some of your export activities. We encourage you to apply for the Export Voucher program.

SUMMER 2025

InfoSecurity Europe

June 3-5
London, UK

Visit the official show page

It is leading cyber security event for the information security community.

Visit our 2025 InfoSecurity Europe
online Directory

For more information, contact
Julie Monahan

Boeing's first passenger aircraft, the Model 40, flies in formation with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Paris Air Show

June 16-22, 2025
Paris, France

Visit the official show page

It is the largest event in the aerospace industry, with participants from around the world.

Visit our 2025 Paris Air Show
online directory

For more information, contact
Joanna Boatwright

FALL 2025

DSEI UK

September 9-12
London, UK

Visit the official trade show page

DSEI UK is a pivotal event for the global defence industry, helping make connections that count for manufactuers and more.

Visit our 2025 DSEI UK online Directory

For more information, contact
Joanna Boatwright

Fruit Attraction

September 30-October 2
Madrid, Spain

Visit the official trade show page

Fruit Attraction is the meeting place for professionals in the fruit and vegetable industry.

For more information, contact
Karl Dahlgren

Japan IT Week

October 22-24
Tokyo

Visit the official trade show page

Japan’s largest tech trade show, covering AI, telecom, cloud, digital marketing, cybersecurity and more.

For more information, contact
Julie Monahan

Spiel Essen

October 23-26
Essen, Germany

Visit the official show page

The world’s largest public fair for board games, bringing together game fans and game companies.

For more information, contact
Nicole Gunkle

Poland Trade Mission+Rebuild Ukraine trade show

November 11-14
Warsaw, Poland

Visit the official trade show page

Industries include construction, infrastructure, energy, engineering design and consulting and environmental technologies.

For more information, contact
Tammy Deets

WINTER 2026

Japan Washington Innovators AI Meetup

Dates TBD
Seattle

Washington State ICT Startups are able to meet with major Japanese multinational companies that are interested in acquiring innovative technologies.

For more information, contact
Julie Monahan

PNAA Advance 2026

February 9-11
Lynnwood, WA

Visit the official 2025 show wrap-up page

Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA) is a coalition of aerospace companies serving North America’s largest commercial aerospace manufacturing cluster which centers round growing segments in the Pacific Northwest.

For more information, contact
Shannon McCarty

Aerospace & Defense Suppliers

March 17-19
Seattle, WA

Visit the official trade show page

Aerospace and defense primes, tier suppliers and contract-manufacturers.

Visit our 2024 ADSS online directory

For more information, contact
Shannon McCarty

KIMES Medical Exhibition

March 19-22
Seoul, South Korea

Visit the official trade show page

The largest business network for medical experts in Korea.

For more information, contact
Karl Dahlgren

SPRING 2026

Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX)

April 14-16
Hamburg, Germany

Visit our 2025 AIX online directory

The world’s leading marketplace for airlines and the supply chain to meet. This trade show brings the whole industry together.

For more information, contact
Joanna Boatwright

Select USA Summit

May 3-6
Washington, DC

Visit the official show page

Visit our 2023 SelectUSA online directory

This event is a one-stop shop for companies considering expansion to the United States, so EDOs can meet directly with global companies to facilitate business investment.

For more information, contact
Ariane Ogier