15TH EDITION

2016

THE PLACE THE PRODUCT THE PEOPLE

EDITION

CROWNE PLAZASEPTEMBER 23rd and 24th, 2016

CONVENTION CENTERMANAGUA, NICARAGUA

The leading trade fair of the Nicaraguan export manufacturing sector, a global industry meeting point.

located in the middle of

Nicaragua a

Central America

EXPOAPEN 2016N I C A R A G U A

2 entire daysof business meetings

EXPOAPEN 2016IN MANAGUA, NICARAGUA’S CAPITAL

COME, PARTICIPATE!!!to develop and extend newbusiness contacts

to meet new suppliers

to talk to your current business partners

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NICARAGUATHE RIGHT MOVE!

The second most globalized country in Latin America for its many free trade agreements signed

Located in a strategic position in Central America with convenient connexions by air and sea to the major international markets

A country with a dynamic growth and macroeconomic stability to attract foreign investment and boost exports

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EXPOAPEN 2016THE PLACE, THE PRODUCT

THE PEOPLE250 exhibitors gathered at EXPOAPEN 2015 edition to establish and develop top-business level contacts.

Exhibitors from all Central American countries with great opportunities in sectors such as decor and gifts and the natural and organic products located in attractive and specialized pavillions.

VISITORSImporters, exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, associations and institutions from over 21 countries worldwide attended EXPOAPEN to develop their business and expand their distribution networks.

EXPOAPEN 2016N I C A R A G U A

• Food and Beverage

• Roots and Tubers

• Natural and Organic Products

• Meat • Fish and Seafood

• Grains and seeds(coffee, cocoa, sesame seeds,beans and others)

• Services

• Honey

• Grains and oilseeds

• Tourism

• Software Development

• Gifts articles (wood/paper/etc)

• Furniture

• Leather and Footwear

• Textiles

... Among others, in search of contacts, sales and distribution channels

EXHIBITOR'S PROFILE

SIGN UPNOW

Registration forms at:

http://expoapen.apen.org.ni

Visit the website regularlyfor the latest information.

Emilio Vargas: evargas@apen.org.niEsmeralda Barrera: ebarrera@apen.org.niLisbania Amador: lamador@apen.org.ni

Phone: (505) 2270-2301 • 2270-3816

Or contact the EXPOAPEN team at:

EVENTSINFORMATION

SERVICESA varied program of events and seminars on the latest trends on matters that drive international issues.

OPENING CEREMONY. A unique event to promote contacts. Take the opportunity to meet many of the top-executive decision-makers.

BUSINESS MEETINGS. The perfect occasion to introduce your company to international trade. Here you can find new customers and boost your business with renewed vigor.

MARKETING FORUM. More than 200 leading representatives of export sectors meet to discuss the latest trends and the importance of country image to international traders.

MARKETING AND ADVERTISING. All the details of your company and this products can be seen in EXPOAPEN Online. You can advertise your company and its products in the website, the official catalogue and in key perts of the fairgrounds.

TECHNICAL VISITS. A specialized team of the Nicaraguan Investment Promotion Agency (PRONICARAGUA) will provide support services to international visitors on their knowledge about the country´s productive sectors and investment opportunities.

HOTEL AND TRAVEL. Through our partners the National Chamber of Tourism of Nicaragua (CANATUR) and the Association of Small Hotels of Nicaragua (HOPEN) we can get information on reservations for: accommodation, travel arrangements, car rentals and we can facilitate tours and business information if necessary. Please visit our website.

Participating companies

Companies exhibiting for the first time

Products

Visitors

455

84

100+

8,000+

An international Fair: Canada, United

Kingdom, United States (Maryland, New York,

California, Virginia, Texas, Florida), Paraguay, Nicaragua, Chile, El

Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras,

Mexico, Spain, France, Italy, Belgium y

Holland

Business MeetinsUS$ 48,212,500.00Buying Intentions

From which US$ 8,000.000.00

Where closed during de Fair

Business Meetings

Virtual

Business meetings done face to face and virtually

International Buyers

1,406

90

100+

BUSINESS MEETINGS

WHERE ARE AN EVENT ORIENTED TO BUSINESSES

ALL EXPORTING SECTORS

PRODUCTS WITH HIGHEST DEMAND IN BUSINESS

MEETINGS1%3%4%5%8%

18%19%42%

HONEYFRUITSPROCESSED FOODSSEAFOODSVEGETABLESGRAINS & SEEDSMEATTUBERS

US$ 440,000.00US$ 1,183,000.00US$ 1,865,000.00US$ 2,250,000.00US$ 3,875,000.00US$ 8,867,500.00US$ 9,300,000.00US$ 20,432,000.00

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Expects good business after the ExpoApen 2054?

Able to promote new products and services during ExpoApen 2015?

Able to close some business during ExpoApen 2015?

Plans to participate in ExpoApen next year?

Would you recommend others to participate in the ExpoApen Fair?

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97%

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+200 Professionals trained inproductive transformation techniques

15 Prestigious InternationalSpeakers

75 Entrepreneurs identifiedtheir innovative potentiaal

and expert capacity

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EXPOAPENSeptember 23rd and 24th, 2016

FORUMSeptember 23rd and 24th, 2016

OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONYSeptember 23rd

SIGN UP NOWREGISTRATION FORMS:HTPP:// EXPOAPEN.APEN.ORG.NI/

Or contact the EXPOAPEN team at:

Emilio Vargas: evargas@apen.org.niEsmeralda Barrera: ebarrera@apen.org.niLisbania Amador: lamador@apen.org.ni

Phone: (505) 2270-2301 • 2270-3816

15TH EDITION