☕ Grab your favorite coffee or tea, and join a 30-minute session for an informal one-on-one conversation. Whether it's about your weekend, family stories, career journey, or developments at your WTC business, the focus is on building authentic relationships that last.

Get an early look at the 2027 WTCA Global Business Forum in Binh Duong New City, Vietnam. Discover why Vietnam provides a compelling setting for the global gathering, hear directly from a local business representative about the opportunities the market has to offer, and explore the business tours, experiences and more that will bring the destination and the GBF to life.

Get a look at everything coming up across WTCA. Explore the 2027 calendar, upcoming Sector Salons, what’s next for Women@WTCA, the launch of the new WTCA website and more. Learn what’s ahead and the different ways you and your team can get involved.

The course is charted - an Odyssey of Excellence awaits. Join us as we journey across the WTCA network to honor our newest Accredited Members. At each destination, we will discover the strengths, specializations and achievements that distinguish their work—and celebrate the modern standard-bearers helping to build a stronger global network. Every stop tells a different story, but together they create one epic journey of excellence.

Technology and AI are creating new possibilities for how WTC businesses work, connect and engage their communities. This session will showcase unique ways Members are putting technology into action — from improving business matchmaking and events to creating new experiences, strengthening services and solving everyday challenges. Hear what Members are testing, what is working and ideas that could be applied across the network.

As industries, investment patterns and ways of working continue to evolve, WTC properties must anticipate and respond to the changing needs of businesses and communities. This session will feature global perspectives on creating flexible, connected, and sustainable environments that attract investment, support emerging industries, and encourage business collaboration. Participants will hear how WTC businesses are aligning real estate strategy with economic opportunities to create places where businesses, people and ideas can thrive.

Events have the power to do more than bring people together—they can spark relationships, collaborations and business opportunities that continue long after the program ends. This session will feature Member examples illustrating how conferences and exhibitions can intentionally connect people and ideas, support trade and investment, and sustain engagement beyond the event itself. Participants will gain practical insights into moving attendees from participation to meaningful connection—and from conversation to action.

As global trade continues to shift amid changing policies, tariffs, and market conditions, businesses are navigating new challenges and identifying new opportunities. This interactive Global Café will bring WTCA Members together to share how current developments are affecting businesses and markets across their regions.

The conversation will encourage Members to look beyond their individual cities and consider the wider trade landscape at the state, provincial and regional levels. What industries, policies, partnerships and competitive advantages are shaping trade across the broader market—and how can WTC businesses connect those opportunities to the global network?

Through facilitated conversation and audience participation, Members will exchange perspectives, discuss practical approaches and connect local and regional experiences to the broader global trade environment. By tapping into the collective knowledge of the WTCA network, the session will help participants better understand today’s trade landscape and identify opportunities for what comes next.

Hear directly from staff of WTC locations as they share a resource, tool or piece of advice that has helped them grow professionally. Learn from each other, discover new ideas and take away something you can apply to your own professional development.

Learn the do’s and don’ts of representing the WTC brand on social media. From using hashtags effectively and making the most of LinkedIn to creating a consistent brand presence, we will share practical tips to help you strengthen how your WTC location shows up online.

Take a closer look at the latest WTCA updates and what they mean for you. This session will go beyond the highlights with more details, practical tips and hands-on guidance, including how to update your Member profile on the new website and make the most of what’s available to you.