2026 Trade Missions
Helping Alabama’s business increase exports.
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Office of Global Business works closely with its allies to help Alabama’s small and medium-sized companies advance their goals of increasing exports of their goods and services to international markets. Helping Alabama companies expand their international sales serves to create jobs and economic prosperity here at home. Trade missions and other trade events focus on Alabama’s top trading partners and on promising markets around the globe.
For information about trade missions or Commerce’s activities to support exporting, please contact us at exportalabama@commerce.alabama.gov or 334-242-0400.
Singapore Airshow
Singapore
February 3-8, 2026
Held biennially, the Singapore Airshow convenes senior government and military officials, defense procurement authorities, and leading aerospace executives from around the world to forge strategic partnerships and advance commercial opportunities across the Indo-Pacific region. As one of the world’s most influential aerospace and defense exhibitions, the Singapore Airshow serves as a critical platform for both established industry leaders and emerging companies seeking to expand their presence in global aerospace and defense markets.
Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates
Riyadh & Dubai | April 17-25, 2026
This business development and market exploration mission is designed to support Alabama firms seeking to expand their global footprint in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two rapidly growing and strategically important Middle Eastern markets. The mission will convene a delegation of Alabama companies from targeted sectors, including biotechnology, life sciences, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, and energy—industries that align closely with the region’s economic diversification priorities and long-term development strategies.
Alabama Business Delegation to SEUS-Canada
United States
Greenville, South Carolina | June 21-23, 2026
Established in 2007, the Southeast U.S.–Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance promotes trade and investment cooperation and encourages technological collaboration between its member U.S. states and Canadian provinces. The SEUS-CP Annual Conference serves as a key platform for advancing cross-border commercial engagement, bringing together companies, government representatives, and industry leaders to explore new partnership and investment opportunities.
Made in Alabama at BIO International
United States
San Diego, California | June 22-25, 2026
The BIO International Convention, one of the largest and most influential biotechnology events in the world, will offer Alabama companies a unique platform to showcase their innovative biotech solutions on a global stage. The convention brings together leaders from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and life sciences industries, making it an unmissable opportunity for Alabama firms to network, collaborate, and expand their export markets.
Farnborough International Airshow
United Kingdom
Farnborough, London | July 18-25, 2026
The Farnborough International Airshow is a premier biennial aerospace, aviation, and defense exhibition held each July at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, bringing together global industry leaders, governments, and innovators. The event is internationally recognized for major aircraft unveilings, multibillion-dollar commercial and defense orders, and its role as a key platform for shaping trends in civil aviation, defense, and advanced aerospace technologies. With thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands of attendees, the Farnborough International Airshow is a prime opportunity for Alabama aerospace firms to renew existing relationships, form new partnerships, and showcase their cutting-edge technologies to a global audience.
Aerospace & Defense Business Development Mission: Belgium & Germany
Belgium
Brussels | September 19–26, 2026
This business development and market exploration mission is designed to help Alabama firms expand their global footprint in these two markets, as well as the wider EU market. This mission will bring together a delegation of companies from targeted sectors, including aerospace, defense, safety, and security.
Alabama Business Delegation to SEUS-Japan
United States
Nashville, Tennessee | October 25-27, 2026
Now in its 48th year, the annual joint meeting of the Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS/Japan) and the Japan/U.S. Southeast Association (Japan/USSE) serves as a premier platform for strengthening commercial and investment ties between Japan and the Southeastern United States. The conference is designed to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) from Japanese companies while supporting export growth for Alabama and other Southeastern firms offering goods and services in the Japanese market.