Open remarks offered by John Drew, Chair, World Trade Centers Association Board of Directors  & Crystal Edn, Executive Director-Member Services, World Trade Centers Association

Join us as we welcome and learn about the Association’s newest Members. Find out who they are and what makes them a special addition to our global network. 

Facilitated by Sharon Aguayo, Member Engagement Manager, World Trade Centers Association.

Session Presenters:

• World Trade Center Austin
• World Trade Center Haikou
• World Trade Center Mazatlán
• World Trade Center Sinop
• World Trade Center Uberlandia

The Association’s Member Advisory Councils and Regional Advisory Councils present you with the opportunity to drive change across multiple areas of the WTCA. In this session, you’ll hear about the leadership roles available to all Members and the election process.   

Crystal Edn, Executive Director-Member Services, World Trade Centers Association

World Trade Center Marseille Provence

All WTCA Members with a French-speaking business community are invited to join this new Member-led group which will be guided by these four pillars:  

• Cooperation 
• Content 
• Partnerships 
• Business Development   

The WTCA Champions Awards are the Association’s Membership awards program, designed to recognize outstanding contributions Members make within the WTCA network, and in their local and global communities. 

Sharon Aguayo, Member Engagement Manager, World Trade Centers Association

Hear from your fellow Members who are Drivers of Progress as they showcase how their WTC operations or programs have brought innovation or advancement to local economies. We’ll move in a quick, flash-style format to hear from as many presenters as possible.  

Facilitated by Chanelle Dimalanta, Communications Manager, World Trade Centers Association

Session Presenters:

• World Trade Center Saskatoon
• World Trade Center Shenyang
• World Trade Center Toronto

It’s an exciting time for the WTCA! Meet JSA, the agency working to modernize the WTCA brand. You’ll learn of the work undertaken to present our new brand messaging and image.

Scott Center, Chair, WTCA AdHoc Communications Committee

Mariette Mulaire, Board Managing Director, WTCA Board of Directors  

Laurel Burton, EVP of Account Strategy at Jaymie Scotto and Associates, Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA)

Dean Perrine, Executive Vice President of Client Strategy & Success, Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA)

Francophone Initiative Lunch (invite only)

InfoShare Submission: We will help you complete your InfoShare. This form must be updated yearly to help produce the best data to support your everyday activities! To complete your InfoShare, book a 15-minute time slot with Fahima Hussain, Membership Coordinator, World Trade Centers Association: here.

Sign up to learn more about the WTCA Accreditation program with Robin van Puyenbroeck, Executive Director – Business Development, World Trade Centers Association: here

JSA returns to the stage to introduce three new projects they’ve begun, all to strengthen the WTCA brand and bring value to our Members. 

Laurel Burton, EVP of Account Strategy at Jaymie Scotto and Associates, Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA)

Dean Perrine, Executive Vice President of Client Strategy & Success, Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA)

Hear from WTCA Members who are Drivers of Progress with new or redeveloped operations or programs in this session. You’ll get innovative ideas in this quick, flash-style format.  

Facilitated by Fahima Hussain, Membership Coordinator, World Trade Centers Association

Session Presenters:

• World Trade Center Buffalo
• World Trade Center Lille & WTC Paris
• World Trade Center Providence 
• World Trade Center Suzhou

Jim Perry, General Counsel, World Trade Centers Association

Join us as we say thank you and take a look back at this year’s regional meetings hosted by our Members.  

In 2024, the 54th annual WTCA GBF, themed “Empowering Progress through Innovation & Collaboration,” aims to be a distinctive and interesting event, showcasing the strength of the WTCA network and emphasizing economic potential in India, particularly Karnataka – the Silicon Valley of India. Hear from the GBF Chair as he discusses highlights to look forward to and why you and your business delegates should attend!  

Vineet Verma, World Trade Center Bengaluru, Managing Director

All Members interested in joining the Francophone Initiative will be invited to the stage for a special MOU signing and photo opportunity.

Join WTCA Board Member, Catherine Lee for a networking reception at: Crossing Art Gallery - Featuring Chinese artist Shen Jingdong

Please RSVP Here

You also have the option to mmerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Freelance at the renowned Blue Note jazz show. Tickets can be purchased (USD $40.66 with fees) on the Blue Note website.

We will help you complete your InfoShare. This form must be updated yearly to help produce the best data to support your everyday activities! To complete your InfoShare, book a 15-minute time slot: here.

Join us for an interactive session on our Road to 500 vision taking the WTCA to new heights. Hear from Members and Business Development Leaders who will be sharing growth strategies and out-of-the-box ideas to achieve our ambitious goals. 

Robin van Puyenbroeck, Executive Director – Business Development, World Trade Centers Association

Participate in this 75-minute interactive breakout session and provide your feedback on topics selected by the MAC & RAC Chairs.  

Celebrating the WTCA’s Accredited and Premier Accredited Members. 

Chanelle Dimalanta, Communications Manager, World Trade Centers Association

Join us in celebrating the outstanding achievement of our volunteer leaders  

We are excited to present ‘’The Globie’’ Awards at the 2023 WTCA Member Forum, featuring fun categories of awards inspired by “The Dundies” from “The Office.”

Chanelle Dimalanta, Communications Manager, World Trade Centers Association

Fahima Hussain, Membership Coordinator, World Trade Centers Association

John Drew, Chair, World Trade Centers Association Board of Directors  

Stick around for the NA Regional Meeting, open to all WTCA Members.  

NA Regional Meeting Agenda

The Malt House
9 Maiden Ln, New York, NY 10038