When you come to New Orleans to attend the 2011 APTA EXPO, you can “travel” beyond that destination by attending International Showcases on the EXPO floor. You can learn about the latest public transportation developments and business opportunities outside the U.S.

Make a note on your calendar to hear guest speakers from the U.S. Commercial Service and transport authorities from such countries as Mexico, Brazil, China, and India highlight current and future transportation development plans. If you’re with a U.S. company interested in exporting products and services, these are presentations you won’t want to miss.

The International Showcase schedule also includes presentations by representatives of federal agencies involved in export assistance, including the Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Export-Import Bank, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and Department of Commerce. In addition, one session is dedicated specifically to the U.S. Export-Import Bank Small Business Global Access initiative in support of the National Export Initiative: Made in America—but purchased everywhere!

Keep an eye out for the Annual Meeting program, because more presentations could be added, or some of those mentioned above could change.