Top 10 Trade Events and Networking Opportunities in Brazil & Bangladesh

Md. Joynal Abdin
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Trade & Investment Bangladesh (T&IB)

Editor, T&IB Business Directory; Executive Director, Online Training Academy (OTA)
Secretary General, Brazil Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BBCCI)

Brazil and Bangladesh each host a vibrant calendar of international trade fairs spanning food & agriculture, technology, construction, energy, textiles, and more. These events offer exporters and importers B2B networking, industry showcases, and market entry opportunities. Below are the top events (Mar 2026–Mar 2027) in each country, with dates, venues, and key details.

Trade Events in Brazil (Mar 2026 – Mar 2027)

Brazil hosts major industry expos each year. For example, Expo Revestir 2026 (São Paulo, 9–13 Mar 2026) is “the largest coatings and finishes trade show in Latin America,” serving as the main meeting point for retail, construction, architecture and interior-design professionals[1][2]. Other flagship events include Agrishow 2026 (Ribeirão Preto, 27 Apr–1 May 2026), the “biggest and most important agricultural technology trade show in Brazil”[3]; APAS Show 2026 (São Paulo, 18–21 May 2026), the world’s largest supermarket retail expo[4]; Futurecom 2026 (São Paulo, 6–8 Oct 2026), the benchmark telecom/connectivity event in Latin America[5][6]; and FENATRAN 2026 (São Paulo, 9–13 Nov 2026), a leading global transport and logistics expo[7]. These fairs routinely attract tens of thousands of buyers and hundreds of exhibitors, providing rich networking and business-development platforms.

Expo Revestir 2026 (São Paulo, Brazil) – 9–13 Mar 2026; São Paulo Expo. Brazil’s premier construction finishes fair[1]. The 24th edition will feature 300+ brands on ~65,000 m², with architectural and design showcases (ceramics, tiles, sanitary ware, etc.)[1][8]. Promoted by Anfacer (Brazil’s ceramics association), it attracts architects, builders and retailers seeking the latest in coatings and flooring technology. Website: www.exporevestir.com.br

Agrishow 2026 (Ribeirão Preto, Brazil) – 27 Apr–1 May 2026; Parque Fernando Costa. Brazil’s largest farm-tech expo[3] and among the world’s biggest agricultural fairs. It brings together machinery and equipment makers, agricultural suppliers, and thousands of farmers. Exhibits cover tractors, harvesters, implements, irrigation, biotech, and inputs. The fair is a key sourcing and networking event in Latin American agribusiness.

APAS Show 2026 (São Paulo, Brazil) – 18–21 May 2026; Expo Center Norte. Organized by the São Paulo Supermarket Association (APAS), this is “the largest supermarket event in the world,” covering food & beverage, retail technology, logistics and related services[4]. The 2025 edition drew ~78,000 visitors and 900 exhibitors[9]. Global suppliers and retailers convene to showcase FMCG products, store equipment, payment systems, and innovations in food service. Organizer: APAS. Contact: +55-11-3647-5000, [email protected][10]. Website: www.apasshow.com.br

Futurecom 2026 (São Paulo, Brazil) – 6–8 Oct 2026; São Paulo Expo. Latin America’s top connectivity and digital transformation expo. It serves as the annual benchmark for telecom, IT and cybersecurity solutions[5]. The 2025 show had ~300 exhibitors and 30,000+ attendees[6]. Attendees range from network operators and equipment vendors to IoT, AI and startup innovators. Over three days, the fair combines a trade show floor with conferences on 5G, cloud, data centers, e-commerce and related fields. Website: www.futurecom.com.br

FENATRAN 2026 (São Paulo, Brazil) – 9–13 Nov 2026; São Paulo Expo. One of the world’s most important transportation expos[7]. Fenatran focuses on trucks, buses, commercial vehicles and related mobility solutions. It serves fleet operators, logistics firms and public transport agencies. Organized by RX (Reed Exhibitions) Brazil, Fenatran provides a “digital route” of webinars and onsite exhibits. (Contact RX Brazil: [email protected], +55-11-4659-0012[11].) Website: www.fenatran.com.br

Top 10 Trade Events and Networking Opportunities in Brazil & Bangladesh — Bangladesh Trade Shows

Trade Events in Bangladesh (Mar 2026 – Mar 2027)

Bangladesh’s exhibition industry centers on Dhaka (primarily ICCB the International Convention City Bashundhara) and the new Bangladesh-China Friendship Expo Center (Purbachal). Many fairs are organized by CEMS-Global (Bangladesh)[12]. The country’s top trade events (2026) cover automotive, textiles, leather, healthcare and power sectors. For example, in April 2026 Dhaka will host a cluster of auto and motorcycle expos, and in September major textile and footwear expos. CEMS Global’s Dhaka office (Hotline +880-1711-396000[12]) can be contacted for participation. Key events include:

Dhaka Auto Parts Show 2026 (Dhaka, Bangladesh): 23–25 Apr 2026; ICCB (Dhaka). Bangladesh’s largest B2B automotive component expo[13]. Organized by CEMS-Global USA (New York) in association with CEMS Bangladesh, this is the 9th Dhaka Auto Parts Show. It “stands firmly as one of the flagship events” and unites global manufacturers, suppliers and industry leaders under one roof[14]. Exhibits cover engines, body parts, electronics, lubricants and accessories for cars and commercial vehicles. The expo is a hub for auto parts exporters/importers to meet Bangladeshi wholesalers and manufacturers. Website: www.cems-autopartsshow.com

Intex Bangladesh 2026 (Dhaka, Bangladesh) – 17–19 Jun 2026; ICCB (Dhaka). South Asia’s major textile sourcing fair[15]. Organized by Worldex India Exhibition & Promotion, Intex connects global yarn, fabric, and apparel suppliers with Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers. Product categories include sustainable fibers, denim, printed fabrics, garments, dyes, trims and digital textile tech[15]. This platform enables textile exporters to meet buyers from Bangladesh’s $50+ billion apparel industry. Website: www.bd.intexsouthasia.com

Textech Bangladesh 2026 (Dhaka, Bangladesh) – 2–5 Sep 2026; Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center (Purbachal). Bangladesh’s flagship textile machinery and innovation fair[16]. Textech showcases sewing, knitting, weaving, dyeing and finishing machines, as well as apparel-making technology. Organized by CEMS-Global, it brings hundreds of global machinery brands (Europe, Asia, India, etc.) to serve Bangladesh’s booming textile sector. (Held concurrently are the Dhaka Int’l Yarn & Fabric Show and Dye+Chem Bangladesh expo.) Website: www.textech-bangladesh.com

Bangladesh Leather & Footwear Expo 2026 (Dhaka, Bangladesh) – 24–26 Sep 2026; ICCB (Dhaka). A dedicated industry fair for leather goods, tanneries and shoe-making[17]. Organized by LIMRA Trade Fairs (India), the 10th edition will showcase machinery, chemicals, raw materials (hides, fabrics) and design technology for footwear and leather products. This expo is critical for leather exporters and accessory suppliers to network with Bangladeshi buyers and government agencies. Website: www.blfexpo.com

Bangla MedExpo 2026 (Dhaka, Bangladesh) – 8–10 Oct 2026; ICCB (Dhaka). Bangladesh’s leading healthcare and medical trade fair[18]. It exhibits hospital equipment, diagnostics, surgical instruments, consumables and healthcare IT. Organized by S.D. Promo Media, the expo brings together domestic and international medical equipment manufacturers with Bangladesh’s rapidly growing hospital and clinic sector. (Note: Bangladesh’s health tourism is rising; related event “International Health Tourism & Services Expo” runs concurrently.) Website: www.banglamedexpo.com

Each of the above events provides extensive networking platforms (B2B meetings, seminars, buyer-seller sessions) and opportunities for new entrants. For details and registration, consult the official event websites or contact the organizers (see cited sources).

[1] [2] [8] About

https://en.exporevestir.com.br/about

[3] Agrishow – Biggest Agricultural Technology Trade Show in Brazil

https://www.agrishow.com.br/en/

[4] Apas Show – Licensing International

https://licensinginternational.org/events/apas-show/

[5] [6] Futurecom Brazil | Latin America’s Leading Connectivity & Telecom Event

https://www.futurecom.com.br/en/

[7] [11] Fenatran

https://www.fenatran.com.br/en-us.html

[9] [10] [19] APAS SHOW 2026 – 2026/05 | Online Trade Fair Database (J-messe) – JETRO

https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/database/j-messe/tradefair/detail/157006