Events
Upcoming Events
July 16, 2026 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Rockland, ME
Sector Spotlights events feature industry leaders who will share the latest in innovation and collaboration, while providing partnership opportunities through in-person connections.
July 21, 2026 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Freeport, ME
Sector Spotlights events feature industry leaders who will share the latest in innovation and collaboration, while providing partnership opportunities through in-person connections.
August 11, 2026 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual or Portland, ME
Join us for an engaging workshop on must-know 2026 logistics topics. Navigating evolving compliance, documentation, and logistical hurdles can be challenging. This workshop is designed to offer practical information related to key export documents, Incoterms, and recent changes to international trade compliance.
August 18, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Yarmouth, ME
Since 1996, Maine International Trade Center (MITC) has connected Maine businesses to global opportunities. Founded by the Maine State Legislature as a public-private partnership to expand the state’s economy through international trade in goods and services, MITC is proud to celebrate 30 years of collaboration, innovation, and impact. Join us for a special evening with Maine’s international business community.
September 15, 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, 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.
September 30 - October 2, 2026 | Portland, ME
CAMX is the largest, most comprehensive composites and advanced materials event in North America. With a robust education program and an expansive exhibit hall with hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers, CAMX delivers a unique experience and unrivaled opportunities. Professionals working in the following markets will benefit from the CAMX experience: aerospace, construction, consumer goods, electronics, energy (power generation-wind), marine, military/government applications, space, and sports equipment.
September 30 - October 2, 2026 | Portland, ME
Maine Blue Economy Week will convene entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, students, and ecosystem shaping the future of Maine’s ocean and coastal economy. Over three days, the event will feature programming designed to build connections, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration around emerging trends in blue economy investment, entrepreneurship, workforce training, and cross-sector innovation. It will highlight Maine’s unique strengths as a hub for ocean innovation and focus on strengthening collaboration to advance sustainable economic development across Maine’s marine sectors.
October 8 - 10, 2026 | Reykjavík, Iceland
Join the dialogue at the largest gathering on Arctic affairs. Around 2,500 people from more than 70 countries participate in the annual event. For the third year, the Arctic Circle Business Forum will continue in 2026, providing a global platform to strengthen cross-sector cooperation and address key challenges and opportunities shaping Arctic economic development including sustainable investment, innovation, renewable energy, and the blue economy.
October 20 - 21, 2026 | Dublin, Ireland
Recognized as the world’s leading international forum on the bioeconomy, the summit brings together political leaders, policymakers, researchers, industry, investors, and civil society from across the globe to accelerate sustainable, bio-based innovation and solutions. Participants will explore how the bioeconomy can drive innovation, economic growth, and climate action – from sustainable food systems and bio-based materials to low-carbon industry and rural development.
October 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Virtual
This event brings together top small- and medium-sized exporters, trade professionals, and trade assistance providers from across the United States, providing an opportunity to share best practices and lessons learned that have contributed to their export success.
November 16 - 18, 2026 | Genoa, Italy
This new biennial event dedicated to the maritime economy will make its debut with four days of high-level conferences and discussions to attract a global audience with representatives from energy and industrial companies, port operators, cargo and cruise shipping companies, universities and technology hubs, tourism organizations, industry associations, and maritime training institutes. Covering 70% of the Earth’s surface, the ocean supports more than 90% of global trade and carries 99% of world data traffic through submarine cables, confirming its role as a critical strategic infrastructure for the global economy.
MITC 2026 Sponsors
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AMBASSADOR
PARTNER
CONNECTOR
SUPPORTER
- 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
- Nomad Pictures - Film & Video
- Puritan Medical Products
- Skillcloud HCM Solutions
- University of Maine