Broward County to host international trade expo Nov. 18-19
Key Points(5)
- Broward County will host the 11th annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) on Nov.
- 18-19 at the Broward County Convention Center, with more than 2,000 attendees and representatives from more than 70 countries expected.
- The event, organized by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD), will bring together entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders for two days of international networking, trade development and cultural exchange.
- New programming for 2026 includes a tour of the Alan B.
- Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, a 54,000-square-foot facility offering business incubation and acceleration programs, coworking spaces, technology certification and professional development opportunities.
Broward County will host the 11th annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) on Nov. 18-19 at the Broward County Convention Center, with more than 2,000 attendees and representatives from more than 70 countries expected.
The event, organized by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD), will bring together entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders for two days of international networking, trade development and cultural exchange.
New programming for 2026 includes a tour of the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, a 54,000-square-foot facility offering business incubation and acceleration programs, coworking spaces, technology certification and professional development opportunities.
Attendees can also take a water taxi cruise to learn about Broward County’s marine industry and blue economy. Tours of Port Everglades and Foreign-Trade Zone 25 will return, offering participants a look at the county’s international trade infrastructure.
The World Leaders Keynote Luncheon is scheduled for Nov. 18. On the second day, Broward Cultural Division will host its fourth annual State of the Arts Address, focusing on developments, priorities and opportunities in the county’s arts and cultural sector.
“FITCE brings the global marketplace directly to Broward County,” Broward County Mayor Mark D. Bogen said. “We’re connecting businesses with the people and opportunities that can help them grow beyond our borders.”
Participants will be able to meet international buyers, explore emerging markets, take part in one-on-one country matchmaking sessions and browse products and services at the World Expo Marketplace.
Panels will cover international trade, technology, economic development, foreign-trade zones, arts and culture, among other topics.
“FITCE puts international business resources within reach, whether you’re exploring exports for the first time or preparing to expand into your next market,” said Maribel Feliciano, OESBD director.
FITCE is presented by OESBD, a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
