# Regional business and industrial expos in South America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-business-and-industrial-expos-in-south-america > Updated: 2026-09-25T12:01:20.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In late September 2026, various business and industrial expos were organized in Venezuela and Ecuador to promote economic development and regional industry. In Maracaibo, Venezuela, the Vitrina Turística 2026 was scheduled to position the city as a tourism destination through networking and lectures on digital transformation and sustainability. Concurrently, the 8th International Oil, Industry and Commerce Expo took place in Zulia state to support economic reactivation. This event featured 170 companies and focused on the hydrocarbon sector. Governor Luis Caldera noted that the Lake Maracaibo basin was producing approximately 400,000 barrels of oil per day, with goals to reach 800,000 barrels through international agreements and investment. In Manta, Ecuador, the Expo Manabí Industrial 2026 was planned to focus on industrial innovation and international market entry, expecting over 100 brands and 10,000 visitors. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Zulia hosts 8th International Oil, Industry and Commerce Expo The 8th International Oil, Industry and Commerce Expo in Zulia gathered 170 companies to boost hydrocarbon production, with current Lake Maracaibo output at 400,000 barrels per day. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zulia-hosts-8th-international-oil-industry-and-commerce-expo ### 2026-09-22: Maracaibo and Manta to host major business and tourism expos Regional business events are approaching in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and Manta, Ecuador, focusing on tourism development and industrial innovation through networking and expert-led conferences. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maracaibo-and-manta-to-host-major-business-and-tourism-expos --- Cite as: Regional business and industrial expos in South America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-business-and-industrial-expos-in-south-america