WHY ATTEND THE WTCA GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUM?
🌍 From People to Possibility — Powering Potential through Partnership
Connections That Lead to Action
At the 2025 WTCA Global Business Forum, Thibault Randrasana of WTC Antananarivo was a first time attendee and did not know what to expect from this global event. He was given a platform to present Madagascar’s outsourcing potential to a room of engaged attendees who were looking to build new partnerships. Following his presentation, he connected with a delegate interested in outsourcing opportunities in Madagascar — a conversation that now shows strong potential to evolve into a strategic partnership.
2 out of 3 attendees come to the GBF to build strategic partnerships and expand their global network.
Thibault is just one of many success stories. You could be one of them!
It’s not just about access to global markets — it’s about being in the room with people who want to do business with YOU!
With nearly 300 businesses attending the GBF, every conversation is a potential opportunity.
Conversations Focused on Current Events That Matter to You
The Global Business Forum is different from any other global event...here is how:
The Global Business Forum is different because here, you’re seen as more than just a business card — you’re seen as a human. It’s one of the rare global gatherings where genuine, heartfelt conversations happen across borders. You’re not just maximizing profit, you’re building trust, sharing purpose, and forming connections that truly last.
The GBF and WTCA network redefine how business approach global investment — not just through access to information, but by creating a human bridge between markets. In a digital world where you can invest from anywhere, it’s the personal connections and trusted relationships within this network that give your decisions depth, context, and confidence.
The 2026 WTCA GBF opened doors to new real estate markets — not just for established players, but also for those outside the industry to explore, get inspired, and consider new possibilities.
With the WTCA GBF, you achieve your goals. Attendees gain insight to global markets to learn what incentives will drive them to their local events and products.
"I will bring my colleagues to the 2026 WTCA GBF in Philadelphia. In my work, I've been in 22 countries in the last eight months so there's a lot of travel in my line of business and you go to a lot of conferences and conventions. However, very rarely do you find one that is both global in nature and personal in nature. And I think the GBF does that really well. There are people here from around the world still have deep, authentic discussions with them, and that's really hard to find. This what you can look forward to at World Trade Center Association conferences." - Michael Akin, President, Link Strategic Partners
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