Events
Upcoming Events
April 2, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Machias, ME
We’re excited to highlight what’s happening in Washington County and invite you to join MITC and our partners for an informal gathering of business community members. No cost to attend. Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available.
April 7, 2026 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM EDT | Live Webinar
Many companies overpay for tariffs and VAT. This webinar will cover practical and overlooked strategies including duty drawback, transaction structuring, and valuation adjustments. The focus will be on actionable strategies that can be implemented to improve margins, reduce prices, and strengthen trade compliance.
April 21 - 23, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is the world’s largest seafood trade event. Buyers, suppliers, media, and other seafood professionals from 152 countries visit the annual exposition. Attendees come to meet with existing suppliers, source new products, and network with other industry professionals. The 2026 conference program will feature more than 20 educational sessions, presented by top seafood industry experts. Attendees will take away informative, engaging, and practical information covering the most important and timely issues relevant to today’s seafood business environment.
April 22 - 23, 2026 | Bangor, ME
Join Maine’s leading scholars, diplomats, business leaders, and security experts for a two-day symposium exploring our state’s growing role in the rapidly changing Arctic. From climate science and international trade to emergency preparedness and Indigenous inclusion, this conference connects Maine to one of the world’s most consequential regions.
April 28, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Boston, MA
The New England-Canada Business Council (NECBC) annual U.S.-Canada Economic Forum provides financial and business managers from all sectors, consulting and legal professionals, technology innovators, government officials, and the academic community with unparalleled networking opportunities and access to senior executives involved in the United States and Canada trade and investment ecosystem. This year’s featured sessions will focus on: Unlocking Cross-Border AI Opportunity Through Talent and Research; The New Era of U.S.-Canada Business Relations: Obstacles or Opportunities; and Economic Outlook for U.S., Canada, and New England.
April 29 - May 1, 2026 | Montreal, Canada
Our commitment is to ignite innovation within the agri-food industry, empowering companies in this sector to gain deeper insights into market dynamics and global food trends to enhance and maintain their competitive edge. Thousands of companies have already recognized this fact: SIAL Canada has served as their annual catalyst for over two decades. Its meticulous sector-specific approach addresses the unique requirements of the retail, food service, and food processing sectors.
May 5, 2026 | 4:00 - 8:00 PM | East Boothbay, ME
Join us to celebrate Maine’s international business community with our signature annual event – Maine International Trade Day – to focus attention on the importance of global trade for the state and honor our annual award winners.
May 12 - 15, 2026 | Nuremberg, Germany
With more than 2,150 exhibitors from 68 countries and 40,000 trade visitors from more than 140 countries expected, Interzoo is the world’s leading international fair for pet supplies. This event gathers the most comprehensive range of products and services for dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, aquaristics and terraristics, equestrian sports, animals in the garden, pet food technology, packaging, and shop fittings. Participants will gain insights into key issues and trends in the global pet industry through short conferences, special shows, and live demonstrations.
June 8, 2026 | 9:00 - 9:45 AM | Virtual
Join us for a virtual, office hour-style gathering for conversations about international business challenges and opportunities. Up to three MITC members may introduce their company/organization (in 5 minutes with 5 slides) followed by open discussion with all attendees. MITC Trade Specialists will be available to share their perspectives, pose 1-2 timely questions to the group, or provide a brief trade policy update. If you’re looking for business opportunities or collaborations to pursue, this is a great way to meet new colleagues in the MITC member community and share real-world strategies and lessons learned.
June 10 - 11, 2026 | Portland, ME
This two-day regional event will bring together APEX Accelerators from across the Northeast, federal and state agency buyers, prime contractors, and small businesses focused on government contracting and defense-related opportunities. The conference will feature: one-on-one matchmaking sessions with federal buyers and prime contractors; training and educational sessions focused on federal, defense, and subcontracting opportunities; and networking with APEX professionals, resource partners, and industry leaders.
June 16 - 18, 2026 | Gothenburg, Sweden
Seagriculture EU 2026 will gather top speakers, who will share their know-how within seaweed for feed, food, offshore cultivation, biorefinery of seaweed, and much more. Successfully organized in Europe since 2012, the Seagriculture conference has built up a solid reputation as the leading conference for the seaweed industry.
June 25 - 27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain & Online
WAC 2026 will attract global experts in aquaculture, fisheries, and marine biology under the theme “Aquaculture Horizons: Integrating Science, Sustainability, and Global Collaboration.” This hybrid event blends in-person and virtual participation to explore cutting-edge research, sustainable practices, and policy-driven strategies for advancing aquatic science and food security. Attendees will engage with thought-provoking sessions, hands-on workshops, and global networking opportunities designed to deepen understanding and accelerate collaboration.
MITC 2026 Sponsors
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- Acadia Benefits, an IMA Company
- Bangor Savings Bank
- Camden National Bank
- City of Bangor
- Consulate General of Canada in Boston
- Deer Brook Consulting
- Dentons
- Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)
- GAC Chemical Corporation
- J.P.Morgan
- Lynch Logistics, Inc.
- Maine Defense Industry Alliance
- Maine Port Authority
- NaviTrade Structured Finance, LLC
- Nomad Pictures - Film & Video
- Puritan Medical Products
- Skillcloud HCM Solutions
- University of Maine