Internationals

We appreciate the long distance you are traveling to the FMI Show and we want to make sure you receive the most value out of your stay. We’ve designed the following programs to save you time, money and to give you the most value as a FMI Show attendee.

DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION

FMI offers discounted Registration Rates for international registrants participating in a USDA Foreign Agricultural Service or the USDOC International Buyer Program (compared to the individual rates –see  http://www.fmi2012.com/register/individual-registration/)

International Trade Center and Services

FMI2012 is a selected participant in the International Buyer Program and sponsored partner of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS):

• Through the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service’s network of office in U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide, international buyers are invited to attend FMI 2012.  To find the nearest office please see FAS Overseas Contact List.  FAS staff offer a variety of services and information to international buyer
   
• Through the U.S. Commercial Service’s network of offices in U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide, the IBP recruits pre-screened foreign buyer delegations and brings them to selected trade shows in the United States, connecting U.S. companies with international buyers.  Commercial Service trade specialists located in your local Embassy or Consulate or FAS Agricultural Trade Office can assist you with show registration, help you locate the products you are looking to purchase at the show, and assist in setting up meetings with you and U.S. businesses. Services offered in the International Trade Center include computer stations with internet access, refreshments, private meeting rooms, matchmaking, etc.
  
  Contact a US Commercial Service or Foreign Agricultural Service representative at your local embassy or consulate to join an International Buyer Program delegation to attend the FMI, AMI, United Fresh, and US Food Showcase event: www.export.gov

NOTE: To qualify for a discounted registration fee, participants MUST register through either a Foreign Agricultural Service or U.S. Commercial Service office. FAS Overseas Contact List or www.export.gov

To search for exhibitors, or to see a complete list, go to http://www.mapyourshow.com/shows/index.cfm?show_id=FMI12 for FMI exhibitors or http://www.mapyourshow.com/shows/index.cfm?Show_ID=USFS12 for US Food Showcase exhibitors.
 

International Group Advantage Program

For groups NOT using the Foreign Agricultural Service of U.S. Commercial Service program, the Group Advantage Program, (GAP), recognizes groups of 10 or more with special registration discounts. For more information on how to get involved with the 2012 GAP call FMI at (202) 220-0844.  
 

ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR INTERNATIONAL REGISTRANTS

International Trade Center

International registrants will have access to the International Trade Center.  Services offered in the International Trade Center include:

• computer stations with internet access,
• refreshments,
• private meeting rooms,
• matchmaking,
• etc.

International Reception

International registrants are invited to attend the International Reception in the Trinity Ballroom at the Omni Hotel Tuesday, May 1^st from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Omni Hotel, Trinity Ballroom.

Letter of Invitation Application for Visa Process

The U.S. government requires residents of many countries to obtain a temporary visa before entering the United States. Recent changes to the visa application process may have increased the length of time required to receive your visa, so it is very important to apply for your visa at least 90 days prior to your departure. Please review the Visa Information page which provides important links and details that should make the entire process easier for you. FMI does not have the authority to authorize or issue visas nor do we have the authority to communicate with or recommend a United States Government Embassy issue a visa on an attendee’s behalf.

CONTACT EXHIBITORS (before the show)

To search for exhibitors, or to see a complete list, go to http://www.mapyourshow.com/shows/index.cfm?show_id=FMI12 for FMI exhibitors or http://www.mapyourshow.com/shows/index.cfm?Show_ID=USFS12 for US Food Showcase exhibitors.