Over the years, DATE continues to progress. Evolving from agri-focused, to reaching out to other sectors like industry, trade and commerce and services. It responded to the call for globalization. Local branding and resources was broadly showcased and exposed to markets all over Philippines.

On its 9th year, DATE wanted to bring in key players of the business sector to invest in Davao being the gateway to BIMP-EAGA. Date plays a crucial role in promoting Davao not only as an investment destination but also a source of globally recognized products and services. 

DCCCII expects to exceed the triumph of last year's DATE which generated direct and booked sales of P106.8 million. it was participated by 123 companies occupying 113 booths, tents and spaces. This year, DCCCII expects DATE to draw in no less than 200 exhibitors and anticipates the participation of foreign chambers of commerce and foreign companies.

DATE 2007 features indoor product and service exhibitions, product and service presentations, sampling events and business matching activities. Truly DATE is an event in which different business sectors showcase their products and services and taking them into a higher ground.

DATE 2007 will be again considered as one of the foremost trade exhibition in the Philippines and other neighbouring countries.