18th Annual Global Business Conference

Whether your company is an experienced exporter or a novice, the 18th Annual Global Business Conference (GBC) will set you up for global success. Presented by the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) and Temple University's Fox School of Business, the GBC returns to a fully in-person event for the first time since 2019 on Thursday, June 9 from 8:30am – 12pm.

The theme of this year’s GBC is “Growing a Vibrant, Inclusive and Connected Economy for Greater Philadelphia.” Get the inside track on global market trends and success from leading business experts and government officials. Connect with market experts and experienced companies alike on leading growth opportunities and practical strategies to navigate challenges.

• Experienced exporters will learn about the best options to get back into the global game as the world recovers from COVID.
• Novice exporters will discover how to locate customers outside the United States (where 95% of the world’s customers reside).
• Be the first to know about an exciting new global supplier diversity program specifically geared towards accelerating the path to exporting for minority- and women-owned businesses!

Register for the 18th Annual Global Business Conference 

Highlights include…

• Mark McCormick, Global Head of FX Strategy, TD Bank Group will present the 2022 Global Economic Outlook.
• Worldview Columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer , Trudy Rubin, will discuss the transitioning Asian market with Wendy Cutler, Vice President of the Asia Policy Institute & former Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative. 
• Valerie J. Cofield, President & CEO, Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council and Beth Pomper, Export Trade Director, Export Delaware will outline ways that minority- and women-owned businesses can tap into global supply chains.

• G. Mark Scullion, Trade Commissioner, The Consulate General of Canada, New York, César Remis, Head of the Office for the Implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Embassy of Mexico in Washington, D.C., Paul G. Markert, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Metal Edge International, Inc. and Steven Miller, Vice President, Annie International Inc. will explain why Canada & Mexico remain top markets for exporters.