Upcoming Events
Connect with European companies and stakeholders through TBIC’s delegation trips, trade shows, our conference, and webinars throughout the year.
Events
2025
November
Trade Show Visit: Agritechnica 2025
Contact
- Lena SchneiderProject Manager [email protected]+49 30 2863 6094
Agritechnica is the world’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery and technology, bringing together innovators, industry leaders, and enthusiasts from around the globe (2,700 exhibitors and 473,000 trade visitors). This event showcases cutting-edge advancements in agricultural technology, including machinery, digital solutions, and sustainable practices, all aimed at shaping the future of farming. Held at the renowned Deutsche Messe in Hanover, Germany, Agritechnica is the ultimate destination for anyone passionate about the future of agriculture. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this global gathering and witness the advancements that are driving the industry forward.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
Trade Show Visit: Medica 2025
Contact
- Sean WitrySenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
MEDICA 2025, the world’s largest trade fair for the medical sector, will be held at Messe Düsseldorf. This worldclass event will feature over 5,100 exhibitors from 70 countries and is expected to attract around 120,000 visitors. MEDICA offers an extensive exhibition covering the entire spectrum of innovations for outpatient and clinical care. Attendees can explore advancements in medical technology, diagnostics, laboratory equipment, and health IT, while also engaging in forums and conferences that highlight the latest trends and developments in the healthcare industry. This trade fair provides an invaluable platform for networking with industry leaders, discovering cutting-edge products, and discussing future directions in medical technology.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
Trade Show Visit: Space Tech Europe 2025
Contact
- Hanna RohdeSenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen is Europe’s largest B2B event for the space industry, bringing together leading manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, and decision-makers across the supply chain. The trade show highlights innovations in satellite technology, launch systems, testing, components, and engineering services, making it a central hub for companies driving advancements in the global space sector.
TBIC arranges company meetings at Space Tech Expo Europe to generate new leads.
December
Annual Recap 2025 & Overview 2026
Contact
- Lena SchneiderProject Manager [email protected]+49 30 2863 6094
Join the entire TBIC network for its annual virtual call to recap the past year and discuss the outlook for the year ahead. The call will feature key facts & figures on past and future activities by the TBIC team, exclusive takes from the Advisory Council on the current state of transatlantic FDI, and an opportunity for our members to have an impact on the future strategy of the organization.
As a TBIC member you will automatically receive the log-in code and additional information prior to the event.
2026
January
FDI Trip: Advanced Manufacturing in Czech Republic, Southern Germany, and Austria
Contact
- Hanna RohdeSenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
- Lena SchneiderProject Manager [email protected]+49 30 2863 6094
Connect with companies and meet new leads from three neighboring countries: Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria. After a kick-off with Czech companies in a growing market for inbound FDI into the U.S., the group will meet highly internationalized SMEs in Germany’s industrial powerhouse of Bavaria. Highlight of the trip will be a joint event with the U.S. Commercial Service in Austria, to meet with companies from advanced manufacturing industries like automotive, chemicals, food processing and aerospace. Join us on our first FDI trip of 2026 and connect with Europe’s leading industry representatives.
March
Trade Show Visit: Mobile World Congress 2026
Contact
- Sean WitrySenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
MWC Barcelona is the world’s leading gathering for the mobile and connectivity ecosystem, spanning 5G/6G, AI, IoT/edge, cloud, devices, and digital infrastructure. The 2026 edition is expected to welcome 100,000+ attendees and up to 3,000 exhibitors and partners, with major launches, hands-on demos, and a strong conference program. Senior leaders from operators, big tech, device makers, and high-growth startups come together for four days of networking, insights, and collaboration, making it a standout event to experience the latest in connectivity and digital innovation.
The TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
Trade Show Visit: JEC World Paris 2026
Contact
- Hanna RohdeSenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
JEC World 2026 will bringing together the global composites community for the industry’s largest international trade show. The event showcases the entire value chain of composite materials, from raw materials and manufacturing technologies to applications across aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, and beyond. With exhibitors from more than 100 countries, dedicated innovation programs, and a strong focus on sustainability and advanced manufacturing, JEC World 2026 offers a key platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and exploring the latest trends driving the future of composites.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
Trade Show Visit: Ceramitec 2026
Contact
- Matthias BeierPresident & CEO, TBIC[email protected]+1-404-910-4057
Ceramitec 2026 in Munich offers a strategic platform for connecting with European leaders in the ceramics and industrial materials sector. As the world’s leading trade fair for the ceramic industry, ceramitec showcases cutting-edge technologies in technical ceramics, advanced manufacturing, materials science, and thermal processing. For U.S. communities focused on attracting investment in high-performance materials, clean tech, and industrial innovation, this curated TBIC program provides direct access to companies exploring transatlantic expansion. With applications across aerospace, automotive, electronics, and medical technology, ceramitec serves as a gateway to building partnerships in one of Europe’s most advanced and export-oriented industrial clusters.
April
Trade Show Visit: Tube & Wire 2026
Contact
- Hanna RohdeSenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
With a sharp focus on the global metal, wire, and cable industries, Tube and wire in Düsseldorf stand out as premier meeting points for European manufacturers and suppliers. The co-located fairs attract thousands of companies at the forefront of metal processing, industrial machinery, and advanced materials. For U.S. communities seeking to attract investment in advanced manufacturing and infrastructure, this TBIC program offers direct access to firms evaluating transatlantic opportunities. It is a strategic platform to engage with decision-makers operating in one of Europe’s most specialized and globally connected industrial ecosystems.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
TBIC 3-Day Special: Hannover Messe 2026
Contact
- Sean WitrySenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
- Matthias BeierPresident & CEO, TBIC[email protected]+1-404-910-4057
Hannover Messe is the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology. All key technologies and core areas of industry – from research and development, industrial automation, IT, industrial supply, production technologies and services to energy and mobility technologies – can be found in Hanover. Take advantage of all the synergies that Hannover Messe has to offer. Welcome to the industry’s global gathering of 4,000 exhibitors and more than 130,000 visitors!
Become our official co-exhibitor, place your marketing materials, and join our curated company meetings to generate new leads.
May
TBIC FDI Recruitment Program at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026, National Harbor, MD
Contact
- Matthias BeierPresident & CEO, TBIC[email protected]+1-404-910-4057
- Hanna RohdeSenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
- Lena SchneiderProject Manager [email protected]+49 30 2863 6094
Each year, the SelectUSA Investment Summit is the premier domestic opportunity for EDOs from all over the U.S. to meet international investors face-to-face, while high-profile business and government leaders share insights on the latest business trends.
Sign-up now for the TBIC FDI Recruitment Program, which includes the opportunity to become a co-exhibitor at this year’s TBIC Booth and have meetings with selected EU investors arranged for you.
Trade Show Visit: interpack 2026
Contact
- Sean WitrySenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
Interpack is a major international hub for innovation in packaging and processing, drawing companies from sectors as diverse as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial goods. The 2026 edition will spotlight advances in automation, sustainability, and supply chain efficiency—areas of growing interest for European firms eyeing the U.S. market. Through this TBIC-led program, economic developers can connect with decision-makers from across the packaging value chain who are actively exploring transatlantic growth opportunities. Interpack offers a timely and strategic setting to build relationships with companies driving global trends in manufacturing and logistics.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
June
Trade Show Visit: The Battery Show Europe 2026
Contact
- Sean WitrySenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
- Matthias BeierPresident & CEO, TBIC[email protected]+1-404-910-4057
The Battery Show Europe 2026 will return to Stuttgart from 9–11 June 2026, serving as Europe’s leading event for advanced battery and electric vehicle technology. The exhibition and conference bring together engineers, business leaders, and innovators from across the battery supply chain, covering raw materials, components, testing, and manufacturing solutions. With hundreds of exhibitors and a strong focus on electrification, energy storage, and sustainable mobility, the Battery Show Europe provides a central meeting point for discovering cutting-edge technologies and forging partnerships in one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
Trade Show Visit: ILA Berlin 2026
Contact
- Hanna RohdeSenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
ILA Berlin is one of Europe’s most important aerospace trade fairs, covering aviation, space, defence, advanced air mobility, and the full supplier chain. In 2024, the event drew around 95,000 participants and 600 exhibitors from 31 countries. It serves as a central platform for innovation in sustainable aviation, unmanned systems, and space technologies. For U.S. communities seeking to attract aerospace investment, ILA Berlin offers direct access to European firms exploring transatlantic partnerships.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
Trade Show Visit: Eurosatory 2026
Contact
- Matthias BeierPresident & CEO, TBIC[email protected]+1-404-910-4057
Eurosatory 2026 will be held in Paris from 15–19 June 2026, bringing together global stakeholders in defence and security. As the world’s largest international land and air defence exhibition, Eurosatory presents the latest technologies, equipment, and solutions for armed forces, security agencies, and emergency response. The event combines a vast exhibition space with live demonstrations, high-level conferences, and networking opportunities, making it a key meeting place for industry leaders, governments, and decision-makers shaping the future of defence and security.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
July
Trade Show Visit: Farnborough International Air Show 2026
Contact
- Matthias BeierPresident & CEO, TBIC[email protected]+1-404-910-4057
The Farnborough International Airshow, held biennially in the United Kingdom, is one of the world’s premier events for the aerospace, aviation, and defense industries. It gathers global leaders, manufacturers, and innovators to showcase advancements in aerospace engineering, military technology, space systems, and sustainable aviation. With a strong focus on innovation, investment, and international collaboration, the Farnborough Airshow offers a high-impact platform for exploring transatlantic partnerships, market expansion, and strategic engagement in one of the most advanced sectors of the global economy.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
August
Transatlantic Business & Investment Conference, date tbc.
Contact
- Matthias BeierPresident & CEO, TBIC[email protected]+1-404-910-4057
Do not miss this once-a-year opportunity to connect with the transatlantic business community. The conference brings together FDI experts, TBIC members, Advisory Council and the TBIC team, but also selected European company representatives, external FDI Experts and successful site selection consultants working on European FDI projects in the U.S. Take advantage of highly valuable presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
September
Trade Show Visit: IAA Transportation 2026
Contact
- Lena SchneiderProject Manager [email protected]+49 30 2863 6094
The IAA Transportation in Hannover is one of the world’s leading trade shows for logistics, commercial vehicles, and transport innovation. Taking place biennially, it brings together global leaders in automotive technology, freight mobility, supply chain solutions, and future transport systems. With a strong focus on sustainability, automation, and digitalization, the event offers a key platform for exploring investment opportunities and technological partnerships across the evolving landscape of global logistics and commercial transport.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
College Certification Trip
Contact
- Sean WitrySenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
These trips are part of the TBIC College Certification Program and offer colleges working towards certification insights into the German vocational training system. Through visits to educational institutions and companies, exchanges with political and economic stakeholders as well as vocational training experts, colleges can study best practices firsthand to better adapt their technical training to the needs of German/European investors.
Please get in touch with Sean Witry for more information, or click here to check out our Preliminary Agenda!
October
TBIC 3-Day Special: Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 in Barcelona (Spain)
Contact
- Matthias BeierPresident & CEO, TBIC[email protected]+1-404-910-4057
The 3-Day Special around Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 in Barcelona presents a strategic platform for exploring transatlantic economic development opportunities in the food tech and food processing sectors. As one of the Europe’s premier trade fairs for food and beverage technology, Alimentaria FoodTech brings together over professionals from across the entire value chain in for food and beverage technology and production.
The TBIC program will offer U.S. communities direct access to European producers and companies with growing interest in North American market entry and expansion at the show, but also with on-site visits and a networking event in the Greater Barcelona area.
TBIC Joint Booth at glasstec 2026
Contact
- Lena SchneiderProject Manager [email protected]+49 30 2863 6094
The TBIC Co-Exhibitor Program at glasstec 2026 in Düsseldorf presents a strategic platform for exploring transatlantic economic development opportunities at the world’s leading trade fair for the glass industry. The show is covering the entire value chain from glass production and processing to finishing, recycling, and innovative applications. The event brings together global leaders in architecture, automotive, construction, and high-tech manufacturing to explore cutting-edge developments in glass technologies and materials. With comparatively high energy prices relevant European regions, this industry is looking for opportunities in the U.S. and TBIC is excited to have a booth at this show for the first time.
Become our official co-exhibitor, place your marketing materials, and join our curated company meetings to generate new leads.
Trade Show Visit: International Automotive Suppliers Fair (IZB) 2026
Contact
- Matthias BeierPresident & CEO, TBIC[email protected]+1-404-910-4057
IZB 2026 will take place in Wolfsburg, Germany, as one of Europe’s leading trade fairs for the automotive supplier industry. Organized in close partnership with Volkswagen and major OEMs, the event showcases innovations across the entire automotive value chain, from components and systems to digital solutions and future mobility concepts. With its strong international exhibitor base and focus on networking between suppliers and manufacturers, IZB has become an essential meeting point for shaping the next generation of the automotive industry.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
November
FDI Trip: Advanced Manufacturing in Switzerland & Italy
Contact
- Sean WitrySenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
- Hanna RohdeSenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
Italy is a leader in advanced manufacturing, boasting over 7,000 companies and a market value exceeding €41 billion in the sector as of 2023. The country excels in precision engineering, robotics, and automation, which significantly enhance its manufacturing capabilities. In 2023, Italian manufacturing companies achieved record revenues of €1.16 billion. Switzerland, strategically located in the heart of Europe with a growing manufacturing sector, recorded a 6.1% increase in industrial production in 2023. Switzerland is also a significant investor in the United States, with cumulative direct investments amounting to $261.77 billion by the end of 2023. Swiss companies have a strong presence in the U.S., particularly in manufacturing, and are the largest foreign investors in research and development in the country.
This FDI trip presents a unique opportunity to connect with top industry leaders, explore cutting-edge innovations, and discover potential collaboration opportunities in these dynamic markets. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights and forge strategic connections.
Trade Show Visit: MEDICA 2026
Contact
- Sean WitrySenior Project Manager[email protected]+49 30-5461-1947
MEDICA, held annually in Düsseldorf, is the world’s largest trade fair for the medical technology and healthcare industry. It brings together thousands of exhibitors and healthcare professionals from around the globe to showcase innovations in medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and hospital equipment. With its strong focus on technological advancement, global health trends, and cross-border collaboration, MEDICA serves as a key platform for exploring investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and market expansion in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy.
TBIC arranges company meetings to generate new leads.
December
Annual Recap 2026
Contact
- Lena SchneiderProject Manager [email protected]+49 30 2863 6094
During the 1-hour virtual annual Recap we will have the opportunity to review the numbers and activities that defined the year. Members will get an overview on current FDI trends, forecasts for the next year and an update on all projects and activities with Q&A.