Illinois’ small businesses are invited to join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment, to co-exhibit in the Illinois booth at Farnborough International Airshow held July 22 – 26, 2024.

The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is where the entire aviation and aerospace industry gathers to develop new relationships and renew existing ones. As the foremost meeting place of industry professionals in the aviation sector, this airshow is one of the world’s leading platforms for showcasing your business in front of a global audience. With 1,300 exhibitors, 75,000 visitors from over 100 countries represented in 2022, no other event connects you with such a broad range of industry players from around the world, all looking for new business opportunities.

This 4-day event is an exciting hub for the most diverse range of exhibitors and welcomes companies from core sectors across the aerospace industry. FIA 2024 will continue to place 6 key themes at the heart of the show: Space, Defense, Sustainability,  Innovation, Future Flight, and Workforce.

Participation Details:

Qualifying Illinois companies will receive the following:

• Co-exhibitor space within the Illinois booth
• Business and government matchmaking
• In-country briefings and networking
• Personalized hands-on assistance from recruitment to final exhibition
• 25 – 75% partial reimbursement of travel costs for hotel and airfare in accordance with guidelines
• Organized group hotel accommodation and transportation to and from the fairgrounds

Participation Fee: $750

Application Deadline:

April 12, 2024. Space is limited and qualified Illinois firms will be considered on a rolling basis.

For more information contact:
Zdenka Samson, International Trade Specialist – Europe
zdenka.samson@illinois.gov / (773) 415-8945