GOA Expo
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach, FL
International Buyer Program (IBP)
The U.S. Department of Commerce has selected GOA to participate in its International Buyer Program (IBP) for the 11th straight year. The IBP recognizes GOA as one of only a handful of major trade shows from over 7,000 annually in the U.S. to receive this designation, and promotes the show to international business executives through their worldwide network of embassies and consulates.
We work closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce in advance and on show site to partner international buyers and American suppliers. In advance, we assist buyers in contacting their local U.S. Commercial Services specialists to make arrangements to maximize their participation at the show. On site, the U.S. Department of Commerce operates an International Business Center (IBC) booth on the show floor. The IBC booth personnel help coordinate appointments between international buyers and U.S. suppliers, and provide export and financial assistance information.
Throughout the years, GOA has developed a special relationship with professionals and associations in the emerging Latin American graphic communications market. Companies looking to engage with this market benefit greatly from exhibiting at GOA. Year after year, this has been called a "buyers show."
What is the International Buyer Program?
The IBP is a joint government-industry effort that brings thousands of international buyers to the United States for business-to-business matchmaking with U.S. firms exhibiting at major industry trade shows. Every year, the IBP results in approximately a billion dollars in new business for U.S. companies, and increased international attendance for participating U.S. trade show organizers.
Interested in participating?
If you would like to discuss your international business interests before the show, you can contact your local U.S. Export Assistance Center, which offer export counseling, local events, advocacy and more.
The International Business Center will be located on the exhibit floor of the Miami Beach Convention Center. Complimentary services at the International Business Center include meeting rooms, export counseling, and matchmaking meetings provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce staff. There is also an online B2B Matchmaking opportunity for exhibitors to prearrange appointments with international delegates. You will be contacted individually regarding this opportunity. This online service allows pre-show and post-show communications with potential buyers, agent/distributors, licensees, joint-venture partners, etc. At past IBP shows, these efforts have led to numerous export successes and tens of thousands of dollars in U.S. export sales.
If you have additional questions, please contact:
Matt Baker
Project Officer, International Buyer Program
U.S. Commercial Service, Washington, D.C.
Phone: 817-701-6350
Vicki Tolefree
Phone: 312-353-3748
FedEx address:
U.S. Department of Commerce
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800M
Washington, DC 20004
Visa Letter of Invitation
for Attendees & Exhibitors
A Visa Letter of Invitation can only be requested by registering online for GOA.
Once you are logged into the registration page, you can request an electronic copy that will be emailed to you with your confirmation once the registration process is completed.
for Attendees & Exhibitors
A Visa Letter of Invitation can only be requested by registering online for GOA.
Once you are logged into the registration page, you can request an electronic copy that will be emailed to you with your confirmation once the registration process is completed.
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