Global Connections: The Greater Philadelphia International Reception

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Top of the Tower 1717 Arch Street, 50th Floor, Philadelphia, PA
Bringing the World to Pennsylvania (BTW2PA) culminates with Global Connections: The Greater Philadelphia International Reception. Recognized as the region's leading international business reception and networking event, Global Connections brings together the international business, diplomatic and academic communities to showcase the vitality of the region and celebrate Greater Philadelphia as a world-class region and business destination.

​During BTW2PA, the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP) arranges meetings between export-ready Southeastern Pennsylvania companies and Authorized Trade Representatives (ATRs) to discuss specific market opportunities. As the Regional Export Network (REN) representative in Southeastern Pennsylvania, WTCGP organizes this event for the Greater Philadelphia region, supporting the Commonwealth's efforts to grow international trade. BTW2PA sessions are open to qualifying Pennsylvania companies only. Read More
Become a Global Connections Sponsor
​For over a decade, World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia has used this occasion to gather the Greater Philadelphia international community - Pennsylvania and New Jersey global companies and the firms that serve them, city and state officials, the consular corps, international chambers and universities who come together to renew or launch new relationships and important global connections.
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your company before this influential audience of 200 business leaders and potential customers!
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2016

​Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Top of the Tower Philadelphia, PA
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​Featured Speakers
  • The Honorable Jim Kenney
    Mayor of Philadelphia
  • Neil Weaver
    Executive Deputy Secretary, PA Department of Community and Economic Development
  • Joe Burke
    Deputy Secretary, PA Office of International Business Develop
2016 SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

2014

September 16, 2014 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Top of the Tower
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Featured Speakers:
  • Alan Greenberger, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Director of Commerce, City of Philadelphia
  • Wilfred H. Muskens, Deputy Secretary for International Business Development, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED)
  • John F. Smith, III, Chair, Board of Directors, The Global Philadelphia Association

2013

September 25, 2013 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM 
Curtis Institute of Music
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Featured Speakers:
  • The Honorable Michael A. Nutter
  • Elizabeth Warshawer, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Advancement Officer
  • Wilfred Muskens, Deputy Secretary, Office of International Business Development
  • Michael E. Scullin, Esq., Hon. Consul of France in Philadelphia and Wilmington and President, Consular Corps Association of Philadelphia 
  • Charles Finch, Director of Special Events

2012

September 11, 2012 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wells Fargo Main Bank Lobby
Featured Speakers:
  • Mike Schmittlein, Executive Vice President, Wells Fargo
  • Ryan Unger, Director of Policy & Programming, Team Pennsylvania Foundation
  • Wilfred Muskens, Deputy Secretary, Office of International Business Development
  • Allison Vulgamore – President and Chief Executive Officer, The Philadelphia Orchestra