International Buyer Program

SATELLITE 2008 is a proud member of the U.S. Department of Commerce International Buyer Program, which encourages the export of U.S. made products by matching international buyers with domestic firms. SATELLITE 2008 and the Department of Commerce will provide a comprehensive international business center, The Center for Global Commerce, for international attendees at the show which will include matching services, private meeting rooms and business services.

Important Visa Information

In order to obtain travel visas to attend, many U.S. Embassies require that you have an Official Letter of Invitation from SATELLITE 2008. For more information on obtaining a Visa, please click here.

Free Business Support for International Buyers

The U.S. Commercial Service wants to help you, the International Buyer, find American suppliers of quality products and services at SATELLITE 2008.

Located in most American embassies and consulates, your local U.S. Commercial Service office can help you get the most out of SATELLITE 2008. If you are planning to visit as a representative of a qualified company, you are automatically eligible to attend under the auspices of the U.S. Commercial Service as part of an official Embassy/Consulate Delegation -- even if you prefer to travel alone. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive as an international delegate:

• Friendly, local language support
• Free assistance arranging and scheduling appointments with U.S. exhibitors before and during the show
• Free assistance with registration and logistics at the show
• Free Matchmaking Service
• Free assistance with your visa application
• Access to The Center for Global Commerce
• Discounted registration
• Invitation to the Welcome Reception

To learn more about joining an official embassy/consulate delegation, or how the U.S. Commercial Service in your country can help you, click here or contact SATELLITE 2008 for assistance: register@SATELLITE2008.com.

If you choose NOT to take advantage of the benefits available to official embassy/consulate delegations, click here to register for SATELLITE 2008. Exhibit Hall registration is free and substantial discounts for full conference registration are available to those who register prior to February 25, 2008.