Welcome Reception

Each Global Business Forum (GBF) opens with our Welcome Reception, where attendees can enjoy food and drink in a laid back atmosphere together. It is the perfect starting point to kick off our conference. 

Open to all registered attendees.

Regional Dinners

Attendees have a special opportunity to attend one of the dinners hosted by each region's respective WTCA Board Members and Regional Advisory Councils. Each dinner is held at a local restaurant, providing an intimate setting to get to know WTCA Members and their networks.

Open to all registered attendees.

Gala Dinner

All attendees are welcome to celebrate the closing of the annual GBF at our formal Gala Dinner, featuring local cuisine and artists, as well as the "Passing of the Globe" to the following year's host.

Open to all registered attendees.

B2B Matchmaking

Presented by Chambre de commerce et d'industrie (CCI)

We are partnering with CCI de France to provide a B2B (business-to-business) matchmaking platform for the 2025 WTCA GBF. Once registered, you will receive a link to join the platform, allowing you to begin connecting with your matches well before the event starts. Learn about CCI de France on their website.

Open to all registered attendees excluding Accompanying Guests.

Exhibitor Hall

Check out the Exhibitor Hall located in the Agora foyer. To learn more about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, contact wtca@sectorglobal.com.

Open to all registered attendees.

Rooftop Lounge

Need some fresh air, but still looking to network with attendees? Walk upstairs to the rooftop and continue your conversations with some fresh air.

Open to all registered attendees.

NOTE: Rooftop will be open weather-permitting.

Art Gallery and Culture Corner

Step away from the day's programming to enjoy works by local artists. More details coming soon.

Open to all registered attendees.

Local Experiences

More details coming soon.

Open to all registered attendees for an additional cost.

Networking Breaks & Lunches

All breaks and lunches present attendees with opportunities to connect with fellow attendees or catch up on email! 

Open to all registered attendees excluding Accompanying Guests.

Leadership Hour

WTCA invites its volunteer leaders to step away from the day's programming to meet and discuss opportunities and challenges for the year.

By invitation only for WTCA Members in volunteer leadership positions.

Chair's Breakfast

WTCA's Chair welcomes Members from the host country to an invitation-only breakfast where participants will converse about their World Trade Center businesses, challenges, and plans for the future.

By invitation only for WTCA Members located in France.