Tech
The U.S. Department of Commerce is dedicated to increasing information and communications technologies (ICT) exports. We do this by strengthening the global competitiveness of these industries through industry analysis, trade policy development, trade promotion, and addressing trade barriers. The U.S. Department of Commerce works with businesses that use the digital economy to deliver their products and services. We provide international market research, procurement leads, and trade events tailored to accelerate their international growth.
Featured Events
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The World's Largest Event for Startups and Investors
Expand North Star, taking place in the international business and economic hub of Dubai, unites founders, VCs, ecosystem enablers and tech leaders from around the globe to secure business and investment deals, increase their partner networks and share knowledge.
For more details contact: Lincoln at lincoln@linksmex.com
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The World’s Largest Annual Enterprise & Government Technology Event
GITEX GLOBAL serves as a pivotal hub for the technology industry, creating a platform for the world to connect, innovate and forge lasting international partnerships for over 44 years.
For more details contact: Lincoln at lincoln@linksmex.com
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AI Expo Africa is the largest business focused Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and 4IR trade event in Africa, uniting 1000s of Enterprise buyers, suppliers & innovators across the region.
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The largest digital infrastructure event in Africa and an anchor of the Africa Tech Festival, AfricaCom connects business leaders, tech experts, policymakers, and investors, all at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation.
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This cross-sector GDEI Trade Mission will focus on opportunities in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector and subsectors: cybersecurity, smart city infrastructure and technology solutions, AI and cloud computing; Finance and FinTech, BioTech, Environmental Technology, Critical and Emerging Technologies. The Trade Mission will kick off with EMPOER Asia Business Forum, in Bengaluru India, that will feature 1on1s with officers from across Asia, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities.
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How Can We Help You Expand Your Exports?
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Tech Market Intelligence
Chile’s 2024 Cybersecurity Framework Law makes Chile the first country in Latin America to establish a cybersecurity agency and regulatory framework.
Romania plans to develop a $80 million Government Cloud to modernize its governance using advanced IT and cybersecurity. .
The Australia tech industry offers U.S. firms a range of opportunities as it evolves in response to post COVID-19 pandemic challenges and opportunities.
Additional Resources
OICT’s Team provides industry and trade policy expertise to support U.S. suppliers of the hardware that enables the digital economy. These products range from semiconductors powering electronic devices like phones and computers, to the data center equipment that makes cloud computing possible.
The Office of Digital Services Industries (ODSI) evaluates the global environment for digital services, addresses foreign market trade and investment barriers, and promotes trade policies to increase the global competitiveness of the U.S. digital services industry.
The APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System was developed by APEC economies with input and assistance from industry and civil society to build consumer, business and regulator trust in cross-border flows of personal information.