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After two packed days at the International Paris Air Show, TBIC concludes a week of trade show visits in France’s capital city. Following a deep dive into innovation at Viva Technology, the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC), LP spent the last couple of days at the Paris Air Show — the world’s largest aerospace exhibition, which welcomes over 2,500 exhibitors and 300,000+ visitors from around the globe.

Over two days, TBIC held back-to-back meetings with European industry leaders to explore their growth plans in the United States and discuss how our attending economic developers from across the U.S. can support their expansion into North America.

Thank you to everyone who met with us during a truly dynamic week in Paris. À bientôt!

TBIC had the pleasure of attending Hashtag#VivaTech 2025, one of Europe’s premier events for technology and innovation, welcoming 165,000+ visitors, 3,500+ exhibitors, and 13,500 startups from around the globe.

Together with our community member, the Greater Wichita Partnership, we met with a wide range of European tech companies and startups exploring expansion into the U.S. market. Across two busy days, we discussed strategic growth opportunities and shared insights on navigating U.S. market entry. A sincere thank you to all those who took the time to connect with us!

In November 2024, the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC) wrapped up a successful FDI recruitment trip to Paris, France, and Berlin, Germany, two vital hubs of European innovation and start-up ecosystems. The focus of the trip was to build key partnerships in industries such as BioTech, HealthTech, and Energy, supporting European companies looking to expand into the U.S. market.

Throughout the journey, TBIC engaged with Chambers of Commerce, tech accelerators, and innovative campuses to foster new connections and growth opportunities. These partnerships are essential for bringing European FDI to the United States and strengthening transatlantic relationships.

For decades, the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) has been the global platform for the aerospace and defense industry.

With more than 1,200 exhibitors and 75,000 visitors from all over the world, the FIA is among the most important shows for EDOs to maintain existing, and to establish new relevant contacts among leading companies from all parts of the supply chain. Again, TBIC could set up meetings for participating members and was able to connect with new companies growing from their initial start-up phase, as well as with established household names of the aerospace and defense industries.

FIA alternates with the Paris Air Show and will return in Summer 2026.