The WTCA is once again offering complimentary Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered B2B networking, an efficient and effective way to find business connections! Spend this time in virtual meetings with fellow attendees, and let the algorithm do the work for you in finding business matches. Maximize your time by updating your profile, setting your meeting availability and scheduling meetings with fellow attendees in advance. All meetings take place inside the Grip platform, where you can hold 1-on-1 or group meetings!

Andrés Valenciano Yamuni, Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade, joins Robin van Puyenbroeck (WTCA Executive Director-Business Development) as they explore Costa Rica's unique "Pura Vida" model, global trade, the country's OECD membership, and how to translate the idea of sustainability into an effective business and economic model. This session will include a live Q&A. Check out Robin's interview with Andrés in a recent episode of the WTCA "Trade Wins" Podcast.

This session is open to all attendees.

It's finally here! The WTCA's Accreditation program brings international recognition to WTCA Members. Join us for its official launch, and learn why and how to apply:

• What the program looks like and what the criteria are to get accredited

• The difference between Accredited and Premier Accredited

• The 4 specializations available

• The kit each Accredited Member will receive to promote their excellence to local officials, partner organizations and their local business community

This session is only open to WTCA Members.

It's our networking break, but in virtual form! Join us for 1-on-1 networking with fellow attendees. Every 3 minutes, you will be paired with someone new. When the session concludes, you will receive a list of everyone you met for easier follow-up.

Meet the WTCA's newest Members and learn how their World Trade Center businesses make a great addition to our Association. Be sure to tune in each day of the Forum as we feature a different set of new Members. 

This session is only open to WTCA Members.

We need your help to strengthen our WTCA Brand! Learn how proper use of our trademarks (World Trade Center® and WTC®) is vital to our brand, and how following a set of simple rules prevents the brand from becoming another generic name. This session will include a live Q&A. 

This session is only open to WTCA Members.

Join us as we highlight today's key takeaways and review tomorrow's program. 

This session is only open to WTCA Members.

Searching for ways to promote your WTC business or find the right partners? The WTCA has the digital tools to help. In this workshop, you will learn about the resources available on the WTCA Digital Platform. Receive hands-on training to submit news and events, complete your InfoShare Online form, search for WTCA Members and much more. 

This session is only open to WTCA Members.

The WTCA is once again offering complimentary Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered B2B networking, an efficient and effective way to find business connections! Spend this time in virtual meetings with fellow attendees, and let the algorithm do the work for you in finding business matches. Maximize your time by updating your profile, setting your meeting availability and scheduling meetings with fellow attendees in advance. All meetings take place inside the Grip platform, where you can hold 1-on-1 or group meetings!

The WTCA is once again offering complimentary Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered B2B networking, an efficient and effective way to find business connections! Spend this time in virtual meetings with fellow attendees, and let the algorithm do the work for you in finding business matches. Maximize your time by updating your profile, setting your meeting availability and scheduling meetings with fellow attendees in advance. All meetings take place inside the Grip platform, where you can hold 1-on-1 or group meetings!

It's our networking break, but in virtual form! Join us for 1-on-1 networking with fellow attendees. Every 3 minutes, you will be paired with someone new. When the session concludes, you will receive a list of everyone you met for easier follow-up.

Parag Khanna, author, strategist and founder of FutureMap, joins Robin van Puyenbroeck (WTCA Executive Director-Business Development) for a conversation about the concept of “Civilization 3.0,” what that might look like, and the best ways to get there. Parag discusses his new book MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us and how strategic planning can now make a difference in the stability of civilization in the future. This session will include a live Q&A.

This session is open to all attendees.

Join us for a keynote address and conversation with Ambassador Kelapile, President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The WTCA is proud to announce the launch of its 2nd annual “WTCA Champions Awards"― the Association's membership awards program designed to recognize outstanding contributions from member World Trade Center businesses within the WTCA network, and in their local and global communities. 

This session is only open to WTCA Members.

Commissioned by the WTCA, Latin Trade publishes the WTC Prime Office Index LATAM, measuring the recent and expected performance of sales and leases of premium office space in Latin America. Built around an opinion survey with experts with ties to the WTCA, the Index will again be published soon.

This session is only open to WTCA Members.

Meet the WTCA's newest Members and learn how their World Trade Center businesses make a great addition to our Association. Be sure to tune in each day of the Forum as we feature a different set of new Members. 

This session is only open to WTCA Members.

Nick Dugdale-Moore, UFI's Regional Director Europe, joins Robin van Puyenbroeck (WTCA Executive Director-Business Development) to discuss the future of the exhibitions industry moving into 2022. This session will include a live Q&A.

This session is open to all attendees.

In commemoration of the 20^th anniversary of the events that took place on September 11, the International Trade Administration (ITA) is once again honoring the WTCA for its timeless dedication to intercultural understanding, and international trade and investment. Join us as ITA presents the award to the WTCA’s John E. Drew, Chairman of the Board of Directors; and Robin van Puyenbroeck, Executive Director-Business Development. 

Created in 2002, the COA recognizes foreign business partners, trade associations, U.S. government agencies and other qualified recipients for supporting U.S. export development and for creating opportunities for U.S businesses through trade.

This session is open to all attendees.

Our programming concludes with remarks from John E. Drew, Chair, WTCA Board of Directors, and Robin van Puyenbroeck, WTCA Executive Director-Business Development. Although our mainstage content wraps today, virtual meetings can take place through Friday, November 19― any time of day!

This session is open to all attendees.

The WTCA is once again offering complimentary Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered B2B networking, an efficient and effective way to find business connections! Spend this time in virtual meetings with fellow attendees, and let the algorithm do the work for you in finding business matches. Maximize your time by updating your profile, setting your meeting availability and scheduling meetings with fellow attendees in advance. All meetings take place inside the Grip platform, where you can hold 1-on-1 or group meetings!

The WTCA is once again offering complimentary Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered B2B networking, an efficient and effective way to find business connections! Spend this time in virtual meetings with fellow attendees, and let the algorithm do the work for you in finding business matches. Maximize your time by updating your profile, setting your meeting availability and scheduling meetings with fellow attendees in advance. All meetings take place inside the Grip platform, where you can hold 1-on-1 or group meetings!

The WTCA is once again offering complimentary Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered B2B networking, an efficient and effective way to find business connections! Spend this time in virtual meetings with fellow attendees, and let the algorithm do the work for you in finding business matches. Maximize your time by updating your profile, setting your meeting availability and scheduling meetings with fellow attendees in advance. All meetings take place inside the Grip platform, where you can hold 1-on-1 or group meetings!