Name
Opening Ceremony
Date & Time
Monday, April 20, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers
Thomas Young (WTC Greater Philadelphia)
Cherelle Parker (City of Philadelphia)
John E. Drew (WTCA, WTC Boston, WTC Dublin and WTC Washington, D.C.)
David Cohen (U.S. Department of State)
Cherelle Parker (City of Philadelphia)
John E. Drew (WTCA, WTC Boston, WTC Dublin and WTC Washington, D.C.)
David Cohen (U.S. Department of State)
Description
Join us at 9:00 AM for the Opening Ceremony as we officially kick off the 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum. Hear opening remarks from Thomas Young, President & CEO of World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia, who will welcome delegates to the host city; Cherelle Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia, who will share the city’s vision as a global hub for business and innovation; and John E. Drew, Chairman of the World Trade Centers Association, who will set the tone for the Forum and the global collaboration ahead.
Location Name
5th Floor
Full Address
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street, 1200 Filbert St
Philadelphia 19107
United States
1201 Market Street, 1200 Filbert St
Philadelphia 19107
United States