California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Avalon 2023 California Pavilion
2023-02-28 - 2023-03-05 | Avalon, Australia
Details: Join the California Pavilion at Avalon 2023! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to exhibit under the California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at Avalon 2023. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. Avalon 2023 provides significant sales opportunities for California businesses seeking to enter the Australian aerospace and defense market. It is supported by the Australian Defense Force, the Royal Australian Air Force, and the Defense Material Organization of the Department of Defense.
The California STEP Program will support up to 8 STEP program-eligible California small businesses to participate in this event. Review the flyer learn more.
Contact for the STEP program/California Pavilion: Diana.Dominguez@gobiz.ca.gov
Contact for the Australia Market Intelligence: Jason.Sproule@trade.gov
Contact for the Exhibitor Registration: MikeP@kallman.com

Paris Airshow 2023
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-25 | Le Bourget Parc des Expositions, Paris, France
Join the California Pavilion at the 2023 Paris Airshow! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to exhibit under the California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at Paris Airshow. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. Paris Airshow provides significant sales opportunities for California businesses seeking to enter the global aerospace and defense market.
The California STEP Program will support up to 10 STEP program-eligible California small businesses to participate in this event. Review the flyer learn more.
Contact for the STEP program/California Pavilion: Diana Dominguez
Contact for the A&D Market Intelligence: Jason Sproule
Contact for the Exhibitor Registration: Nicole Sherwood
Please review the flyer and contact Diana Dominguez to learn more.
To Register, visit our STEP grant registration portal. Select “STEP Event” as the application type, then select “Paris Airshow” from the list of events.

Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission to Romania & Poland
2023-11-12 - 2023-11-16 | Romania and Poland
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to register for the US Commercial Service’s US Aerospace and Defense Trade Mission to Romania & Poland. Accepted California small businesses that qualify may receive STEP funding to significantly reduce participation fees.
Review the flyer to learn more.

Contact Patricia.Utterback@gobiz.ca.gov

Singapore Airshow 2024 California Pavilion
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-25 | Changi, Singapore
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to register their interest for the California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at Singapore Airshow. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost.
Review the flyer to learn more.
Register Your Interest to Participate HERE.
Contact Henan.Li@gobiz.ca.gov

Chile FIDAE
2024-04-07 - 2026-04-12 | Santiago, Chile
FIDAE provides significant sales opportunities for California businesses seeking to enter the Chilean aerospace and defense market. Join the California Pavilion at the 2026 FIDAE Airshow! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to exhibit under the California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at Airshow. California small businesses that qualify are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost.
FIDAE brings together all organizations involved in Chile’s National Space System. This is a multi-sectoral trade show covering: Civil & Commercial Aviation, Defense, Airport Equipment & Services, Homeland Security, Aircraft Maintenance & Space Technology, RPAS/UAV & Cybersecurity.
The California STEP Program will support up four STEP eligible California small businesses to participate in the Pavilion. Review the flyer to learn more.
Contact for the STEP program/California Pavilion: Diana Dominguez
Contact for the Exhibitor Registration: Kevin Tighe

FIDAE 2024 Trade Show
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-14 | Santiago, Chile
Join the California Pavilion at the 202 FIDAE Airshow! The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites interested California small businesses to exhibit under the California Pavilion within the USA Pavilion at Airshow. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate at a significantly reduced cost. FIDAE provides significant sales opportunities for California businesses seeking to enter the Chilean aerospace and defense market.
FIDAE brings together all organizations involved in Chile’s National Space System. This is a multi-sectoral trade show covering: Civil & Commercial Aviation, Defense, Airport Equipment & Services, Homeland Security, Aircraft Maintenance & Space Technology, RPAS/UAV & Cybersecurity.
The California STEP Program will support up to six STEP eligible California small businesses to participate in the Pavilion. Review the flyer learn more.
Contact for the STEP program/California Pavilion: Diana Dominguez
Contact for the A&D Market Intelligence: EJ Richardson
Contact for the Exhibitor Registration: Nicole Sherwood
Review the flyer to learn more.
Contact Diana Dominguez

Farnborough International Airshow
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-26 | Farnborough, United Kingdom
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites California small businesses to participate in the Farnborough International Airshow. California small businesses that qualify for STEP funding are eligible to participate for a significantly reduced participation fee of $6,700.
Review the flyer to learn more.
Contact Patricia.Utterback@gobiz.ca.gov

Japan International Aerospace Exhibition
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-18 | Tokyo, Japan
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) invites California small businesses focused on aviation, space, and defense technology to participate in the California Pavilion at the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition. Participating companies will receive access to a turnkey booth, direct assistance from GO-Biz and the U.S. Commercial Service throughout the show, business-to-business matchmaking support, and a networking reception.
Please see the flyer for additional details.

Avalon Airshow 2025
2025-03-25 - 2025-03-28 | Geelong, Victoria, Australia
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will host a California Pavilion at the 2025 edition of the Avalon Australia Airshow. GO-Biz invites California small businesses interested in the Australian aerospace, aviation, maritime, defense and security market segments to join our pavilion to showcase their innovative tech and solutions!

Please review the flyer to learn more about the California Pavilion benefits.

The AVALON 2025 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defense Exposition is a global business, defense, and public event, attracting senior civil aviation, aerospace, space and defense industry, military and government decision-makers from around the world.

AVALON 2025 will be a platform for industry at all levels to promote to customers, partners and suppliers, providing unrivaled access to the region’s aviation, aerospace, defense and space community. The show is comprised of a range of indoor and outdoor display options, air display flights and promotional opportunities, and more.

SPOTLIGHT: Australia Strategic Defense Review
On April 24,2023, the Australian government released the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), an update to the 2016 Defence White paper charting the course of the Australian Defence Force as they upgrade, expand and shape their defense for the next several decades. Australia must enhance their Navy’s lethality – including through its surface fleet and conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines – underpinned by a continuous naval shipbuilding program.

With this directive, Australia will continue to be in the Maritime/Defense spotlight for the foreseeable future as AUKUS continues to play a major role as explained in the SDR including the expansion of maritime and defense opportunities for US companies seeking sales and partnerships in Australia. This inclusive document offers an executive briefing which can be found on pages 18-21.

Paris Air Show
2025-06-15 - 2025-06-20 | Paris, France
GO-Biz invites California small businesses focused on aerospace and defense to apply to exhibit in the California Pavilion at the Paris Air Show, the world’s largest aerospace and defense trade show from June 15-20, 2025. Programming includes networking opportunities, a welcome dinner, and private bus transportation from downtown Paris to the show.
Please see the flyer for additional information.

Farnborough Airshow
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24 | London, United Kingdon
Every two years, the global aerospace and defense community converges at the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA), one of the most influential events in the industry. For California companies, Farnborough is far more than a trade show—it is a world stage to showcase innovation, forge partnerships, and position themselves as leaders in the global market.
On the show floor, the industry’s most prominent players—Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon—stand alongside emerging innovators. This creates direct opportunities for California firms to connect with OEMs, primes, airlines, militaries, and space agencies actively seeking next-generation technologies and suppliers.
Farnborough also serves as a critical forum for government and policy engagement. Beyond the business activity, it draws senior officials and international delegations, giving companies the chance to strengthen relationships with U.S. government leaders while building new connections with foreign ministries of defense.
Cost: $8,500 per eligible small business, additional fee for corner location.
Contact: Don’t miss this opportunity. For more information and registration, please contact Tricia Utterback.
Download the flyer for more information.
Apply HERE.

MSPO California Pavillion
2026-09-08 - 2026-09-11 | Kielce, Poland
California aerospace, defense, and dual-use technology companies are invited to exhibit at MSPO Poland, a premier gateway to one of Europe’s fastest-growing NATO defense markets. This event provides a unique opportunity for California small businesses to connect directly with European procurement leaders, establish strategic partnerships, and position themselves within EU supply chains.

MSPO offers a dynamic platform to showcase California’s advanced technologies across aerospace, defense, and dual-use applications. Exhibitors will benefit from high-visibility placement within a turnkey California-branded booth, located inside the U.S. Pavilion alongside major industry players and main exhibition walkways—maximizing exposure to key decision-makers and buyers.

GO-Biz will support up to five eligible California aerospace and defense small businesses to participate. Selected companies will receive aisle-facing, personalized kiosk space at a significantly reduced cost of $6,000, representing a savings of more than $8,000 compared to exhibiting independently.

Space is limited. Companies are encouraged to apply early to secure their participation in this high-impact international defense exhibition. Find the event flyer here.

Paris Air Show 2027
2027-06-14 - 2027-06-19 | Paris, France
Join the California delegation at the Paris Air Show 2027—the world’s premier aviation and defense event, where global buyers, primes, and government decision-makers converge. Apply today!
The Paris Air Show is the world’s largest and most influential aerospace and defense event. For businesses, it offers unmatched opportunities to showcase technology, forge international partnerships, and gain visibility in a highly competitive global market. See the event flyer for more information.
