20th Annual Global Business Conference!​
Celebrating Peace & Prosperity through Global Trade

For two decades, the Global Business Conference has been the premier event for business leaders, policymakers, and trade experts worldwide. This year, we celebrated "Peace & Prosperity through Global Trade." 

2023

The 19th Annual Global Business Conference featured experts in global business, delivering up-to-the-minute information and insights on how to navigate global trade at that time.

As businesses around the world navigated the pandemic, trade sanctions, supply chain snarls, and geopolitical threats, that time was the perfect opportunity to get the latest guidance from industry experts and exporters alike on the best opportunities to restore and grow export sales.​

2022

Selling to The World: Growing a Vibrant, Inclusive and Connected Economy for Greater Philadelphia​
The 18th Annual Global Business Conference featured experts in global business, who provided up-to-the-minute information and insights on navigating global trade. The theme of that year’s GBC was “Selling to The World: Growing a Vibrant, Inclusive, and Connected Economy for Greater Philadelphia.” Attendees gained valuable insights and success strategies from industry-leading experts in areas such as exporting, world finance, energy supply, fluctuating international markets, and global expansion. These insights were specifically tailored for businesses based in Southeastern PA and South Jersey.

Given the challenges faced by businesses worldwide during the pandemic, trade sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions, the conference served as a crucial platform for industry experts and exporters to share guidance. Participants explored the best opportunities to restore and expand export sales. Key topics covered included:
  • Global Market Trends: Participants received the latest information on market trends and learned strategies for success in global markets.
  • Opportunities in Canada and Mexico: Attendees explored potential business opportunities in neighboring countries.
  • Sustainable Business Strategies in China and Southeast Asia: Experts discussed effective approaches to sustaining business operations in these regions.
  • Global Supplier Diversity Program: The conference introduced a new program aimed at assisting minority- and women-owned businesses in jump-starting their export sales.

2021

Thriving with Change – Adapting to Today’s International Business Landscape
The World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia and the Temple University Fox School of Business and its Center for International Business Education and Research proudly present the 17th Annual Global Business Conference (GBC). The Conference will take place virtually on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm EST.
Our half-day virtual Conference features experts in global business, delivering up-to-the-minute information and insights on how to navigate global trade today. What a lineup - view our full list of speakers here.
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WTCGP collaborates with local universities as a way to inform and highlight opportunities that prepare students to excel in a global economy - and prepare the next generation of business leaders.

2019

The Global Economy - Agile or Fragile?
​Featured Speakers:
  • H.E. Martha Barcena Coqui, Ambassador of Mexico to the US
  • Dr. Kris Singh, Founder, President, and CEO of Holtec International
  • Craig Allen, President, US - China Business Council
  • Edward McGinnis, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy, US Department of Energy
  • Kei Sasaki, CFA, Regional Chief Investment Officer, Northeast Wells Fargo Private Bank
  • Ross Allen, Director, UK Department for International Trade, North America and UK Deputy Consul General in New York
  • Claire Casey, Managing Director, FP Analytics
  • Craig Snyder, President & CEO, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia

2018

Gearing for Growth on an Evolving Global Landscape

​Featured Speakers:
  • Brendan LaCerda, Economist, Moodys Analytics
  • Alan Turley, Deputy Assistant Secretary for China and Mongolia, US Department of Commerce
  • Dr. Mukesh Aghi, President, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum
  • Colin Bird, Minister-Counsellor for Trade and Economic Policy, Embassy of Canade, Washington D.C.
  • Guillermo Malpica Soto, Head of Trade and NAFTA Office, Embassy of Mexico, Washington D.C.
  • Jeffrey D. Marrazzo, CEO, Spark Therapeutics, Inc.​