5
November
Navigating Uncertainty, A Global Outlook
10:00-11:00 am PT
Global trade has been buffeted by trade wars, talk of anti-globalization, and a recession driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us as we examine the current state of international trade and what the path forward may hold. Marek Gootman, Senior Fellow with the Brookings Institute and Pete Mentos, Global Customs and Trade Consultant, two accomplished and recognized trade experts, will lead the opening session. Gootman will provide insights into how global trade is an essential tool to help drive economic recovery. Mentos will dive into the current import-export business landscape, including macro-economics and trade policy issues, to help international businesses better prepare to navigate these challenging times.
Keynote Speakers:
Marek Gootman
Nonresident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institute
Pete Mentos
Global Customs and Trade Consultant
10
November
International Market Research Tools
10:00-11:00 am PT
Market research does not have to be difficult or expensive. There are free, publicly available and easy to use tools to help businesses develop a market entry strategy. This fast-paced session will highlight valuable resources to make expanding your international business easier.
Session Speakers:
Heather Ranck
International Trade Specialist, U.S. Department of Commerce
Joshua Erickson
Research Analyst, Rural Export Center
12
November
State of Global Logistics, Near and Far
10:00-11:00 am PT
Industry experts will discuss the current state of logistics impacting the global supply chain and provide a look at what we may expect. As we close out 2020 and move into 2021, businesses face uncertain challenges in current capacity constraints, peak season volumes, and shipping demands for PPE and potentially the vaccine. How can we address these challenges as seen through the lens of shipping logistics: ground, air, and ocean? Please join our experts who will discuss solutions.
Session Speakers:
Dwight Nixon, Vice President, Business Development
Crane Freight & Cartage LLC
Greg Weigel, Executive Vice President
AIT Worldwide Logistics
17
November
Whether an Enterprise or SME, Mapping Your Supply Chain is Essential
10:00-11:00 am PT
Despite numerous supply-chain upheavals inflicted by disasters in the last decade, most companies still found themselves unprepared for the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, following the outbreak in China, 70% of organizations were still in data collection and assessment mode, manually trying to identify which of their suppliers had a site in the specific locked-down regions of China. The disruption was significant and far-reaching.
In contrast, companies – small to large – that invested in mapping their supply networks, emerged relatively unscathed.
In this session, Resilinc’s CEO, Bindiya Vakil, will discuss supply chain mapping insights in:
- Why supplier network mapping needs to be a top priority for companies of all sizes when it comes to resiliency
- What makes for a successful mapping model, multiple tiers deep
- How technology is playing a role in helping companies map their networks
- Case studies of those organizations who have successfully mapped their networks
Session Speaker:
Bindiya Vakil, CEO, Resilinc
19
November
Future Forward
10:00-11:00 am PT
How will emerging digital technology impact and influence the future of international trade?
Session Speakers:
Announcement soon
Networking Events
November, Friday 13
Tequila Friday
5:30 – 6:15 pm
We’ve planned with our host, the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento, an evening of culture and mixology. You’ll discover the history and Aztec legend of tequila, and how it’s produced. A tequila expert will discuss various types of tequila and showcase the surprising variability in their coloring and flavor. Tasting kits, for a nominal cost courtesy of The Good Bottle Shop, will be available to registrants. We’ll end the evening learning how to mix up a special tequila cocktail.
November, Wednesday 18
World Trivia Challenge
5:30-6:15 pm
Engage with peers from our global community and test your international trivia expertise. Kim Todd, Manager, International Programs & Events for World Trade Center Northern California will host the challenge, covering current and historical events from around the world, geography, culture, and more! Join us for a lively and interactive networking evening.