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Global Trade in a
Virtual World

New Dates in 2021 Coming Soon

Why Attend?

Education

No matter the size of your business, you will gain an actionable understanding of how your business can succeed and even thrive in an uncertain economy. Conference sessions bring together industry experts to speak on a host of topics that will help you seize opportunities to overcome challenges in today’s global marketplace

Resources

Resources are the tools, data, and research that drive strategy and support the decisions to grow and expand your international business. Whether in choosing global markets, mitigating import costs, developing export finance strategies, or in understanding currency and exchange rate volatility, you’ll want valuable resources on which to rely.

Connections

Beyond providing education and resources, each session is an opportunity to connect with other attendees, exchange ideas, and share your global trade experiences. You’ll create new relationships and become part of our growing international business community. The conference will also offer two informative and fun virtual networking experiences. Plan to attend and bring a friend to Tequila Friday and World Trivia Challenge networking events. See the program agenda for dates and times.

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Global Outlook

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Data Research Tools

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Supply Chain Logistics

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Predictive Analytic Trends

Conference Program Details

What our members say about us

“We grew from one partner to four in one year by working with World Trade Center Northern California. They provided consultation services and market analysis to help develop our international distribution program. I continue to enjoy working with WTCNC to empower our international business community.”

“Participating in NorCalWTC programs, such as the International Marketing Professionals program and the International Business Luncheon has enabled me, as a newcomer to Sacramento, to grow my circle of internationally-oriented, like-minded business colleagues, increase my networking and expand my outreach, on behalf of SMF airport, to local stakeholders. Being a member of NorCalWTC has been an invaluable tool for me to achieve my professional goals during the first year in my position with the airport.”

“I wanted to let you know I thought the Letter of Credit seminar was incredibly beneficial and how happy my team is that WTC reached out to us to attend.  Not knowing what we might learn from the seminar we only sent one person, but would definitely send one or two more to a future seminar.  The information was invaluable, and the setup, food, etc were all excellent. Thank you again and I look forward to seeing you at future events.”

“The reason I love this [international business professionals] group is that I really feel like I know people with international expertise whom I can call up for advice when I have a marketing emergency.”

“As a manufacturer of printing equipment that gets exported globally, the World Trade Center Northern California has been a great resource for us. We particularly enjoy the Exporter Roundtable luncheons. There is so much to learn in the world of exporting, especially when dealing with so many different countries, that we always learn something new. It’s been great to hear from expert guest speakers and network with others in the area. The connections are great and we all share experiences and learn from each other.”

“The work you and your associates have done to successfully bring a tour into our pilot plant has matured into an excellent relationship with some Chinese business associates. They are quite interested in our products and how they can repair damaged farmlands. Thank you once again for all your excellent work!”

Registration Pricing

We invite you to join us from November 5-19 for all five conference sessions or select the individual sessions you’d like to attend.

Individual Session Cost

$35 future member
$25 member

Conference Cost, includes all five sessions

$105 future member
$  79 member

Save on Registration

Membership has its privileges! During the month of October become a World Trade Center Northern California member. You will receive a complimentary conference registration, plus all the benefits of membership.

Become A Member

Registration Pricing

We invite you to join us from November 5-19 for all five conference sessions or select the individual sessions you’d like to attend.

Individual Session Cost

$35 future member
$25 member

Individual Session Registration

Conference Cost, includes all five sessions

$105 future member
$  79 member

Save on Registration

Membership has its privileges! During the month of October become a World Trade Center Northern California member. You will receive a complimentary conference registration, plus all the the benefits of membership.

Become A Member Full Conference Registration

Speakers

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Pete Mento

Pete Mento

Global Customs and Trade Consultant
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Heather Ranck

Heather Ranck

Office Director and International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Services
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Joshua Erickson

Joshua Erickson

Market Research Analysts, Rural Export Center
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Marek Gootman

Marek Gootman

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institute
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Dwight Nixon

Dwight Nixon

Vice President, Business Development, Crane Freight & Cartage
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Greg Weigel

Greg Weigel

Executive Vice President, AIT Worldwide Logistics
Kenneth D. Sine

Kenneth D. Sine

Vice President, Asia, Crane Worldwide Logistics
Bindiya Vakil

Bindiya Vakil

CEO and Co-Founder, Resilinc

Sponsors

Frequently Asked Questions

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As a full conference registrant, you are automatically registered for each of the five individual sessions. Email notifications will be sent to you with a Zoom link to join.

You may register for individual sessions here. If you’re considering more than two sessions, you want to invest in a full conference registration. For the cost of three sessions, you’ll be able to attend all five conference sessions.

Because membership has its privileges, any membership created during the month of October will offer you a complimentary registration to attend the conference. Apply for membership [link]

Easy! Discover all the benefits of membership then apply. Choose one of three membership levels that best suits your needs and complete the online application. And, if you apply by October 30, 2020, you’ll receive a complimentary full conference registration. Once your application and payment are submitted, you will receive a confirmation notice followed by a welcome email from us.

If you have any questions or need more information about membership, please contact: Diane Lydon, Manager, Education and Training, dlydon@norcalwtc.org.

No, all conference networking events are free. There is an optional charge for the tasting kit as part of the Tequila Friday event. A Zoom link to the event will be sent to you after registering.

Register to attend Tequila Friday.

Register to attend World Trivia Challenge.

Full conference registrants will have access to all recorded sessions on demand.

Please contact, Diane Lydon, Manager, Education and Training,  dlydon@norcalwtc.org

Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email. Prior to each session for which you’ve registered, you will receive separate email notifications with a Zoom link to join the session.