Now organized in partnership with the Fox School of Business of Temple University, the annual Global Business Conference provides an outlook on global market trends for the upcoming year, updates attendees on national policies that may impact regional businesses, and provides practical tools to help businesses increase their global sales.
2020
17th Annual Global Business Conference
March 19, 2020 | 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Temple University - Alter Hall
March 19, 2020 | 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Temple University - Alter Hall
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. View the event page here and download the Agenda here.
2019
16th Annual Global Business Conference
March 7, 2019 | 7:45am - 1:00pm
Drexel University, Behrakis Grand Hall
March 7, 2019 | 7:45am - 1:00pm
Drexel University, Behrakis Grand Hall
The Global Economy - Agile or Fragile?
Navigating for Success in 2019
Navigating for Success in 2019
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2018
15th Annual Global Business Confernece
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 | 7:45am - 12:30pm
LeBow College of Business - Drexel University
Wednesday March 14th, 2018 | 7:45am - 12:30pm
LeBow College of Business - Drexel University
Gearing for Growth on an Evolving Global Landscape
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2017
14th Annual Global Business Conference
March 3, 2016 | 7:45 am - 12:30 pm
Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
March 3, 2016 | 7:45 am - 12:30 pm
Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
A World Economy in Transition • Seizing Opportunities • Navigating Challenges
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2016
13th Annual Global Business Conference
March 3, 2016 | 7:45 am - 12:30 pm
Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
March 3, 2016 | 7:45 am - 12:30 pm
Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
A Changing World Market: Challenges and Opportunities
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2015
12th Annual Global Business Conference
March 12, 2015 | 7:45 am - 12:30 pm
Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
March 12, 2015 | 7:45 am - 12:30 pm
Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
Gaining the Global Advantage: Making Free Trade Agreements Work for You
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2014
11th Annual Global Business Conference
International Trends and Market Opportunities
March 6, 2014 | 7:45 am - 12:30 pm
Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
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International Trends and Market Opportunities
March 6, 2014 | 7:45 am - 12:30 pm
Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
View Flickr album
View conference agenda
Featured Speakers:
- Ryan Sweet, Director and Senior Economist, Moody’s Analytics
- Lars Björk, Chief Executive Officer, QlikTech
- John F. Prato, Consul General of Canada in New York
- Craig Ey, Editor-in-Chief, Philadelphia Business Journal
- Stephen Mullin, President, Econsult Corporation
2013
10th Annual Global Business Conference
Gaining the Global Edge: The Markets, the Strategies for Success
March 7, 2013 | 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
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Gaining the Global Edge: The Markets, the Strategies for Success
March 7, 2013 | 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Behrakis Grand Hall at Drexel University
View Flickr album
View conference agenda
Featured speakers:
- Shaun Osborne, Chief FX Strategist, TD Securities
- Geoffrey Jackson, Director of Policy and Program, Regional Director for East Asia, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
- Banu Onaral, Ph.D., H.H. Sun Professor and Director, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University
- Ron Drozd, Manager, Export Services, World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia
- State Senator Mike Brubaker, PA 36th Senatorial District, Senate Chairman of the Bipartisan International Commerce Caucus
- The Honorable Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., U.S. Ambassador to Brazil