The Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in historic fashion, with the grand opening of the Greater Fort Lauderdale | Broward County Convention Center Expansion serving as the centerpiece of this year’s event.

The two-day expo, hosted by the County’s Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD), takes place on Wednesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale.

OESBD has announced record-breaking community and business support for this milestone edition of FITCE — the highest in the event’s history. The timing aligns perfectly with the debut of the newly expanded convention center, a project that symbolizes Broward County’s ongoing economic growth and development.

The $1 billion expansion of the Broward County Convention Center and OMNI Hotel employed more than 70 local small businesses as subcontractors, reflecting the County’s commitment to job creation and supporting local enterprises.

“The ability to showcase the Convention Center Expansion during FITCE will allow Broward County to deliver economic development with a dash of history as it recognizes an important FITCE anniversary while inaugurating such a transformational project,” the County said in a statement. “The expansion project provides new opportunities and job creation, adding to residents’ quality of life and enhancing the County’s economic growth.”

OESBD Director Maribel Feliciano emphasized the importance of community collaboration in making this year’s celebration possible.

“Our community partners and sponsors are fundamentally important to FITCE. We appreciate their support and contributions to the success of this Expo especially during our 10th Anniversary year,” Feliciano said. “FITCE will be the first event to unveil the Convention Center Expansion and will create a historic moment and beautiful backdrop to showcase Broward County as we welcome and engage attendees from around the world.”

FITCE 2025 will highlight the themes of Government Procurement and Artificial Intelligence (AI), continuing its tradition of promoting international trade, business connections, and innovation. Each year, the Expo attracts more than 2,000 attendees — including international heads of state, government officials, and delegations from over 70 countries.

Sponsors and Partners

Signature Sponsor: Broward County Cultural Division

World Sponsors: Broward County Port Everglades, Broward County Aviation Department, City of Miramar

World Expo Marketplace Pavilion Sponsors: North American Economic Herald Media Group (Asian Pavilion) and SEM Radio (Caribbean Pavilion)

A full list of sponsors, exhibitors, and event activities — along with confirmed dignitaries and the updated agenda — is available at FITCExpo.com.