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2nd Annual World Trade Day Conference: Program and New Speakers Announced!

May 4, 2018 at 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

This year’s conference and networking theme is, “Trade Talk: High Stake Innovations Impacting the Global Stage.”

Whether navigating global supply chains, creating innovative products and processes, or meeting new compliance and security standards, technology is impacting international trade and investment in unpredictable ways. The 2nd Annual World Trade Day 2018 is convening thought leaders and executives to foster key conversations and connections regarding the expanding role innovation is playing in global trade and investment relations. Hundreds of experts made the first World Trade Day conference (May 2017) one of the largest of its kind in the nation. The World Trade Center Atlanta has tailored many of the education panels and the “Conversations that Matter” audience engagement format to help you solve your organization’s global growth challenges. Below is a preview of the agenda. They are beginning to confirm our speakers and will provide frequent updates via the event website at www.worldtradeday.com. Donโ€™t miss what is quickly becoming a signature event for the international business community in Georgia and the Southeastern United States.

Keynote Speaker
Morning Parallel Panel Discussions
*From Brexit and NAFTA to North Korea and China: Geopolitical Forces Impacting Global Market Opportunities
*Innovations in Financing your Exports, Imports and Investments
*Growing Globally โ€“ Whatโ€™s Holding You Back? Identifying and Addressing Pain Points
Luncheon and Distinguished Panel Discussion: High Stake Innovations Impacting the Global Stage โ€“ Where Does Georgia Lead?
Global Leadership Award Presentation
Afternoon โ€œConversations that Matterโ€ โ€“ Parallel Roundtables
*Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: What Is It and How Does It Impact Your Company?
*MedTech: Revolutionizing the Health Industry
*Advanced Manufacturing: Disruptive Innovations, Global Supply Chains and Complex Markets โ€“ Whatโ€™s Your Strategic Plan?
Closing Guest Speaker, Reception & Networking!

Buy your tickets at the early bird rate of $99! Or, here’s an idea – thank your colleagues and clients by giving them tickets!

After the conference, considering taking colleagues and clients to the Braves’ game across the street at SunTrust Park! Self-parking for the conference is available in the hotel parking lot at a discounted rate of $9. More detailed directions and instructions will be sent upon registration.

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