Abby Dowden
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Marketing Specialist
Panel Discussion: KC BBQ Local to Global

Chris Gutierrez
Kansas City Smartport, Inc.
President
KC’s Logistics Advantage: FDI & FTZs

Crystal Edn
WTCA
Executive Director - Member Services
Welcome Remarks

Daniel Hipsher
Daniels Bar-B-Q
Founder
Panel Discussion: KC BBQ Local to Global

Dr. Chris Kuehl
Armada Corporate Intelligence
Managing Director
International Trade & Economic Update

Ivan M Barrios
World Trade Center Miami, Inc.
President & CEO
Welcome Remarks

Joe Reardon
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
President & CEO
Fireside Chat: Chamber & WTCs

Joshua Kaplan
Kansas City Field Office
Director of the U.S. Commercial Service
Panel Discussion: Regional Collaboration for Local Wins

Leslie Fischer
Missouri Small Business Development Centers
International Trade Director
Panel Discussion: Regional Collaboration for Local Wins

Melissa Miller
World Trade Center - Kansas City
Director
Fireside Chat: Chamber & WTCs

Pat Macy
American Royal Association
Managing Director
Panel Discussion: KC BBQ Local to Global

Quinton Lucas
Kansas City
Mayor
Welcome to Kansas City: Mayor Quinton Lucas

Shannon O'Hagen
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Managing Director, International Trade and Investment Office
Panel Discussion: Regional Collaboration for Local Wins

Sharon Armogan-Aguayo
WTCA
Member Engagement Manager
WTCA Updates

Suzanne Ryan-Numrich
Kansas Department of Agriculture
Director, Division of Agriculture Marketing, Advocacy and Outreach
Panel Discussion: KC BBQ Local to Global

Thomas Young
WTC Greater Philadelphia
President & CEO
Global Business Forum 2026 – Philadelphia, PA

Tim Nowak
World Trade Center St. Louis
Executive Director

Tracy Whelpley
FIFA World Cup 26™ Kansas City
Director of Regional Impact
World Cup Goals