GUYEXPO is Guyana’s largest trade and investment exposition. Spawned in 1995 by the newly installed PPP/C Government, it showcases locally produced goods and services, and is held annually at the National Exhibition Centre at Sophia, Georgetown.

It has morphed into a premier national event, and now has a permanent place on the Annual Calendar of Events of the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce.
In 2004, it was established as an annual event by the government, through the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Industry. Its new status was due in part to the success it registered in previous years.
In that year, the organizers, noting the growth and interdependence of international trade, opened the exhibition to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and other regional exhibitors.

GUYEXPO 2012.
GuyExpo 2012 is just six days away. In this daily feature, the Guyana Chronicle would bring you in-depth information on the organizers, the exhibitors, and everything that goes into making GuyExpo the Caribbean’s most exciting, effective and successful trade show.
GuyExpo 2012 is sure to continue with the tradition of past expositions, where trade and investment opportunities abound. It will offer business associates the opportunity to meet, network and negotiate deals with international companies and entrepreneurs; as well as showcase their skills, talents and creative works.
GuyExpo 2012 would be undertaken as a partnership among the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, GO-INVEST and the private sector; while exhibitors, franchise holders, game operators and entertainers will also play a major role in ensuring its overall success.
At the launch of GuyExpo 2012, His Excellency, President Donald Ramotar, said that the vision of the administration is to use the exposition to create more business for local entrepreneurs, while strengthening the manufacturing sector. He said that to facilitate a strong manufacturing sector, the government has invested in the construction of more technical institutes, is undertaking expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, and will be creating a deep water harbour.
Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Irfaan Ali said government would launch a small business fund to support development of new businesses, create incentives for existing ventures, and promote community-based tourism which holds great potential for the future development of the country.
From all indications, GuyExpo 2012 promises to be one exciting trade and investment exposition. More than 400 local, regional and international businesses are registered to participate, according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, who also stated that the activities this year are an even greater improvement over the recent past.
Participation is expected from exhibitors from the Caribbean, the Americas, and from as far away as the Middle East and Asia.
GuyExpo 2012 will be held from 27th to 30th September 2012 under the theme “Strengthening the Traditonal, Embracing the New”. The official opening ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 27.