Events
In October, federal agencies celebrate US manufacturers’ export success and host a series of virtual programs to help manufacturers pursue global market growth and leverage federal resources. This year’s free webinar series includes:
October 1: Navigating Export Resources
October 7: Building Local, Selling Global: Foreign Direct Investment and Supplier Support
October 14: Exporting Innovation: Composites in Advanced Manufacturing, Defense & Automotive
October 21: Automation at the Frontier of the Manufacturing Industry
October 3, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Portland, ME
Organized by the University of Maine, this one-day event will bring together academic researchers, marine professionals, government agencies, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to foster meaningful partnerships, connect industry with cutting-edge science, and identify real-world solutions to the challenges and opportunities shaping our coastal communities and marine economy.
October 14, 2025 | 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Boston, MA
Presented by Global Business Alliance of New England (GBANE), this year’s event – amid evolving trade policies, shifting alliances, and challenges to the global supply chain – explores how international businesses are adapting to a new era of global trade defined by accelerating technological change, strategic realignment, and new partnerships.
October 16 - 18, 2025 | Reykjavík, Iceland
The annual Arctic Circle Assembly brings together governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, citizens, and others for a comprehensive and democratic Arctic dialogue. The largest gathering on Arctic affairs, the Assembly is a place for international engagement, cooperation, and celebration.
October 21, 2025 | 9:00 - 9:30 AM | Virtual
Join us for a live virtual session to meet MITC members during a moderated 30-minute Zoom meeting. If you’re looking for business opportunities or collaborations to pursue, this is a great way to meet new colleagues in the international business community.
October 21, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Live Webinar
Although there is no magic pill or one-size-fits-all solution, there are a variety of strategies you can employ to guide your business through the ongoing disruptions of changing trade policy. Join Maine International Trade Center (MITC) and Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAME) for this live webinar with Mike Allocca from Allocca Enterprises, Inc.
October 24, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Portland, ME
Join global investors, innovators, and leaders in Maine for the 3rd annual Blue Economy Investment Summit.
This one-day event will explore the evolving landscape of ocean and marine technology investment – what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s needed next. Hear from innovative founders, seasoned investors, and key stakeholders who are advancing solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our oceans today.
Hosted by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, this year’s summit will focus on the intersection of climate tech and the blue economy, with a look at how shifting market conditions are shaping opportunities in this growing sector, as well as highlight Maine’s leadership role in driving sustainable ocean innovation across Northern New England and beyond.
October 29, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Virtual
Hosted by NASBITE International, this event brings together the top small- and medium-sized exporters, trade professionals, and trade assistance providers from across the United States, providing an opportunity to exchange and share best practices and lessons learned for export success.
November 5, 2025 | Virtual | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Join us for a timely webinar featuring the FBI as they share the insider threats and practical examples that can compromise processing and packaging operations. Whether you’re operating a facility or designing the equipment that supports one, understanding these risks is essential to maintaining trust, security, and competitiveness in the global market.
For facility operators, equipment manufacturers, and supply chain professionals, this session is your opportunity to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Networking
November 6, 2025 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Orono, ME
Sector Spotlights events feature industry leaders who will share the latest in innovation and collaboration, while providing partnership opportunities through in-person connections.
Lunch & Learn
November 13, 2025 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Belfast, ME
Sector Spotlights events feature industry leaders who will share the latest in innovation and collaboration, while providing partnership opportunities through in-person connections.
November 18, 2025 | 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual
Join us for a live virtual session to meet MITC members during a moderated 30-minute Zoom meeting. If you’re looking for business opportunities or collaborations to pursue, this is a great way to meet new colleagues in the international business community.
November 19 - 20, 2025 | Boston, MA
Hosted by the New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC), this annual event brings together over 200 senior executives, policymakers, and innovators from across the U.S. and Canada to address the most pressing issues of our energy system including grid reliability, clean energy integration, affordability, and cross-border collaboration.
December 9, 2025 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | South Portland, ME
Maine International Trade Center staff and Board of Directors invite you to attend our Annual Member Holiday Event on Tuesday, December 9th. Join us for holiday cheer, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, and networking with other internationally active businesses to celebrate this year’s successes and share plans for the year ahead.
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