Invitation

Havana, April 15, 2024
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The Organizing Committee of the Havana International Fair (FIHAV) is pleased to extend a warm invitation to participate in its Fortieth Edition. This space, consolidated as one of the most prestigious of its kind in Latin America and the Caribbean, will take place from November 4 to 9, 2024, in Havana, at the ExpoCuba fairgrounds. The occasion will have a special connotation, as we will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the conception of the largest multi-sector trade fair in Cuba and the Caribbean, which had its origins in 1984, thanks to the vision of the Commander in Chief, Fidel Castro Ruz. Every year, the Havana International Fair brings together thousands of businessmen from more than 700 companies and more than 60 countries from all regions of the world. As in previous editions, this November, national and foreign exhibitors will be able to present their exportable offers and business opportunities, in order to establish strategic alliances that contribute to the socioeconomic development of our towns.

In addition, the VII Investment Forum will be held, where the update of the Portfolio of Business Opportunities in Cuba with foreign capital will be launched, an interactive tool that assumes an increasingly local focus and that incorporates small-dollar projects to expand the participation of small and medium-sized companies. Likewise, we will attend business forums, new product launches, events, presentations and conferences on topics of interest to promote foreign trade and foreign investment.

With special relevance, a pavilion dedicated to the territories will once again be created where each province and the special municipality of Isla de la Juventud will present their potential and market niches.
Likewise, the delegations of each country will have the opportunity to celebrate the long-awaited National Days, moments of unique connotation that allow them to show the progress made in bilateral relations in terms of trade and investment, as well as future perspectives to deepen the ties between Cuba and the participating nations.

Now in its 40th year, this event will provide the right environment to explore new opportunities among all the actors that come together in the economic fabric of Cuban society: public companies, foreign businessmen, financial institutions, medium and small businesses, cooperatives, development projects local, Cubans residing abroad, as well as international organizations and trade facilitating institutions.

With great enthusiasm and with the expectation of obtaining results that meet the challenges that these times impose, we are pleased to invite you to celebrate with Cuba the Fortieth Edition of the Havana International Fair. We are waiting for you with the guarantee of the daily hospitality and warmth of our people, to together explore new ways to build a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment.
President of the FIHAV Organizing Committee

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Hiring of exhibition area Participation will be formalized through the Participation Contract Request form, which must be requested by email: pabexpo1@palco.cu and rafaelalejandro@palco.cu or directly at PABEXPO before October 7.

The Participation Contract Request model will be deliv[1]ered with complete information (including the design of the stand) otherwise the Organizing Committee will not be held responsible for failure to comply with any of the requirements made by the applicant. Banco Central de Cuba the deadline for the payment of the remaining 50% of the contracted space and services will be 20 days before the beginning of the Fair.

If the samples to be exhibited in the Interior Area are of large dimensions , weight or other special characteristics , the exhibitor must notify the Organizer no less than 20 days before the beginning of the Fair , for its evaluation and approval , in accordance with the specifications assembly , coordination for access to the pavilions and requirements of the fairgrounds .

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All changes in the distribution of panels or any other element related to the assembly of the tands will be addi[1]tionally rare, according to their complexity and proximity to the opening date of the Fair. The Organizing Committee reserves the right, when it deems it convenient for the in[1]terests of the event, to make changes in the location of the stands and notify the exhibitor together with the proposal for the new location.

A 20% surcharge will be applied for all those services required once the assembly of the Fair begins.

Exhibitor insurance

Aimed at the Organising Committee of fairs and events organised in Cuba with coverage for participating companies and exhibitors, valid for Cuban delegations in other parts of the world.

ESICUBA has insurance products for fairs and events in Cuba and for the participation of Cuban exhibitors in other parts of the world.

These products combine coverage for the different risks that may arise during a fair or event. In the same product, the properties in the fairgrounds, the movement of exhibiting goods, medical and travel insurance for exhibitors, the possible cancellation of the event due to the damage it would cause to the Organising Committee and the Civil Liability resulting from the actions of each of the parties involved are protected.

The Organising Committee may take out a policy to cover its own risks and/or to extend it to exhibitors, while the latter may take out insurance specific to their interests.

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The Customs and Forwarding Agency Palco is the official agent of FIHAV for forwarding services and customs clearance.
All the information referring to the terms of arrival of merchandise and documents necessary for the dispatch, can be obtained through:

– PALCO Forwarding Agency
180 corner.15. Siboney, Playa
P.O. Box 16046,Havana, Cuba
Telphone: (53) 7271 3669. E-mail:
lianetfernandez@palco.cu

The Organising Committee offers the following services:

– Organisation of business rounds
– Business information bureau
– Conference and seminar programmes
– Design, decoration and assembly of stands
– Signage and graphic design
– Customs clearance, local transport and sample handling
– Surveillance and security
– Meeting rooms
– Currency exchange (bank branch)
– Medical care
– Cleaning
– Parking

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Fairground

It is the largest fairground in Cuba with a total area of 60 hectares, of which 47 are used in 25 pavilions, the total exhibition area covers 53 hectares, of which 20 are outdoors and 25 pavilions. It is located on Carretera del Rocio, Km 3%, Arroyo Naranjo municipality, about 25 km southeast of the center of Havana.

ExpoCuba has more than 20 years of experience in fairs, exhibitions and commercial, professional and social events. It has facilities for holding events of various formats:

  • Air – conditioned theater room (300 people)
  • Executive room with capacity (84 people)
  • 12 meeting rooms in different pavilions (40 people)
  • 8 protocol rooms in different pavilions
  • Pavilions suitable for large events (500 people)
  • Don Cuba Restaurant: rooms for social and business meetings (200 people) in the restaurant area and buffet service (300 people) catering services, cafeteria, bar, international store and other activities