Stay tuned for the complete agenda & speakers — coming soon!

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
 
 

For WTCA Board Members only.

 
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
 
 

For WTCA Board Members only.

 
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
 
 

For WTCA Board Members only.

 
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Networking
Sky Center La Marseillaise

At the top of Jean Nouvel’s La Marseillaise tower, WTC Marseille Provence Sky Center La Marseillaise is the city’s first-class location for all kinds of events. Standing 135 meters tall — with an unrestricted view of the harbor, a façade that alternates between blue, white, and red depending on the time of day, and hanging gardens reminiscent of the Calanques — La Marseillaise is an ode to nature and modernity. Live a unique experience in this new Marseille, rich with unusual cultural sites, and avant-garde shopping malls.

 
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Networking
CityLab

Meet the World Trade Center (WTC) businesses that are part of the WTCA Francophone Initiative, including those based in France, Algeria, Belgium, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, and more. Enjoy local specialties and find the business connections you've been searching for — all in one spot!

 
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
 
 
 
 
9:20 AM - 10:05 AM
 
 
 
 
10:05 AM - 10:45 AM
 
Océanie (Mainstage)
 
 
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
New York/San Francisco Rooms

These sessions will feature speakers across various industries and locales, all in a bite-sized, 20-minute format. Details to be announced. 

 
 
Delhi/Cancun Rooms

To be announced.

 
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
 
Shanghai Room

Details to be announced.

 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking
Foyer Agora

Enjoy a light lunch as you mingle with fellow attendees and visit our exhibitors.

 
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 
Delhi/Cancun Rooms

To be announced.

 
 
New York/San Francisco Rooms

These sessions will feature speakers across various industries and locales, all in a bite-sized, 20-minute format. Details to be announced. 

 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 
Océanie (Mainstage)

Attendees are welcome to take the stage to sign MOUs they have agreed upon with fellow attendees.

 
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Networking
 

Attendees have a special opportunity to attend one of the dinners hosted by each region's respective WTCA Board Members and Regional Advisory Councils (RACs). Each dinner is held off-site, providing an intimate setting to get to know WTCA Members and their networks. Location and details for each regional dinner to be announced.

 
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Networking
Networking Lounge
 
 
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Networking
CityLab

Meet the World Trade Center (WTC) businesses that are part of the WTCA Francophone Initiative, including those based in France, Algeria, Belgium, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, and more. Enjoy local specialties and find the business connections you've been searching for — all in one spot!

 
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
 
Océanie (Mainstage)
 
 
10:05 AM - 1:30 PM
 
Océanie (Mainstage)
 
 
10:10 AM - 1:30 PM
 
New York/San Francisco Rooms

These sessions will feature speakers across various industries and locales, all in a bite-sized, 20-minute format. Details to be announced.

 
 
Delhi/Cancun Rooms

To be announced.

 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Networking
Foyer Agora

Enjoy a light lunch as you mingle with fellow attendees and visit our exhibitors.

 
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
 
Delhi/Cancun Rooms

To be announced.

 
 
New York/San Francisco Rooms

These sessions will feature speakers across various industries and locales, all in a bite-sized, 20-minute format. Details to be announced.

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
Océanie (Mainstage)

This invite-only meeting will bring together WTCA's Member Advisory Council (MAC) Chairs and Vice-Chairs, and Regional Advisory Council (RAC) members, as well as WTCA staff, to discuss current Council programs, strategies for growth, and future projects.

 
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
 
 

Attendees are welcome to spend the evening enjoying gorgeous Marseille.

 
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
 

WTCA Members and all B2B delegates who do not wish to attend a business tour are welcome to instead join the day's Accompanying Guest program. More details coming soon.

 
 
 

Discover Marseilles's Business Landscape with an Exclusive Local Company Tour!

Elevate your GBF attendee experience with a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic local industry scene in Marseille. Choose from a selection of renowned local businesses and gain invaluable insights into their operation, innovations and success strategies. Transportation + Lunch will be provided. More details coming soon.

 
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Networking
Palais de la Bourse

Celebrate the close of the 2025 WTCA Global Business Forum at Marseille’s Palais de la Bourse, located on the famous Canebière Street. A historical monument once frequented by Napoleon and Empress Eugénie. In the heart of Marseilles, the 630-square-meter Palace’s Grand Hall can accommodate up to 800 guests for a cocktail-style reception or 500 guests for dining. Three remarkable premium reception areas feature black and white paving stones, and majestic columns and arches decorated with sculptures.

Networking cocktail hour begins upstairs at 19:00 CEST and sit-down dinner begins at 20:00 CEST.

 
12:00 AM
 
 

The 55th WTCA Global Business Forum may be over, but there's still plenty to see and do around Marseille! Contact us to learn more about local and regional experiences.

 
Time Zone: (UTC+01:00) Paris [Change Time Zone]

Program and speakers are subject to change.