Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit
September 24 - 25, 2024 | Portland, ME
Along with the US West Coast, the Gulf of Maine is poised to become the birthplace of the nation’s floating offshore wind industry. With a tri-state task force in place, ambitious renewable energy policies in Maine and other Northeast states, advances in technology, and lowering costs, floating offshore wind is gaining significant momentum. To seize the opportunity, technical, regulatory, and permitting challenges must be addressed. AFloat 2024 brings together leading experts to address these drivers and challenges to chart a course for floating offshore wind in the US.
September 25, 2024 | Webinar @ 2:00 PM
Rural businesses generate employment, create wealth that stays in the community, and contribute to both economic and leadership development. This free webinar will feature an in-depth interview with two successful rural small business exporters, followed by an overview of the variety of programs and services that can support your business expansion.
September 25, 2024 | Millinocket, ME
We’re pleased to partner with Mainebiz as a sponsor for this event at the beautiful Hillcrest Golf Club for a day filled with networking, learning, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to connect with the local business community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your network and gain valuable insights. We hope to see you there!
October 2, 2024 | Portland, ME
Learn about the life sciences industry in Maine, network with the biotech and medical device community, and receive a copy of the upcoming BioME Industry Report. The event provides an opportunity to connect with industry professionals, academia, research institutions, and government.
October 8, 2024 | Zoom @ 9:00 – 9:30 AM
Join us for a live virtual session to meet our newest MITC members. 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 17 - 19, 2024 | 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 Assembly, the largest gathering on Arctic affairs, is a place for international engagement, cooperation, and celebration.
New in 2024
The Business Forum will be launched at this year’s Arctic Circle Assembly. Arctic Circle Business Forum participants will benefit from a wide range of sessions and multiple networking events. A key element of the Forum will be to highlight sustainable business development and industry best practices.
October 23 - 25, 2024 | Portland, ME
At the second annual Maine Space Conference, join us to explore opportunities for industry stakeholders to engage with the Maine space ecosystem and the ways in which Maine Space Corporation is facilitating and supporting industry growth across the value chain within the state.
Lunch & Learn
Nov. 6, 2024 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Brunswick, ME
Networking
Nov. 12, 2024 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Bath, ME
November 12, 2024 | Zoom @ 9:00 – 9:30 AM
Join us for a live virtual session to meet our newest MITC members. 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 11 - 14, 2024 | Düsseldorf, Germany
With over 5,300 exhibitors from almost 70 countries and 83,000 visitors, MEDICA is one of the largest medical B2B trade fairs in the world. A wide range of innovative products and services from the fields of medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health as well as physiotherapy/orthopedic technology and medical consumables are presented here.
November 13 - 15, 2024 | Sunday River, Newry, ME
The Maine Outdoor Economy Summit is a forum for professional development, ideation, and discussions on essential topics impacting Maine’s outdoor industry in the areas of economic development, workforce, access, and equity. Join our partners at Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation and Maine Outdoor Brands to connect, learn, and collaborate on the shared vision of advancing Maine’s outdoor recreation economy.
December 10, 2024 | South Portland, ME
Maine International Trade Center staff and Board of Directors invite you to attend our Annual Member Holiday Event. 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.