Business Development and Support Division

Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Business Development & Support Division

2018 Calendar of Events

Space is limited and will be on a first come first serve basis. To sign up complete the 2018 Hawaii Pavilions (HiSTEP-HP) Application. Note: final acceptance for participation is subject to DBEDT approval.

For Hawaii companies seeking to participate in food-focused trade shows, like FoodEx Japan, please contact Yukashi Smith at the Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture, Yukashi.M.Smith@hawaii.gov. Please visit the HDOA website to find a list of food-focused trade shows.

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

July 23, 2018 - July 26, 2018
Denver, CO

Outdoor Retailer is the nation’s largest trade show in the outdoor industry drawing more than 29,000 attendees from around the world. The event brings together retailers, reps, experts and media to search for the newest trends and most innovative products that will push the boundaries of the outdoor industry.

Tokyo International Gift Show

September 4, 2018 - September 7, 2018
Tokyo, Japan

TIGS is the largest international trade show in Japan with more than 4,100 exhibitors showcasing personal gifts, consumer goods and decorative accessories. Show organizers anticipate more than 200,000 buyers, wholesalers and distributors to attend the three-day trade show.