Wisconsin international Trade Conference
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For more than 50 years, the World Trade Association's annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference has been the largest event of its kind in the state. The day-long event includes multiple break-out sessions, the Governor's Export Awards and meeting with international resource experts. |
Wisconsin International Trade Conference
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
8:00 am - 4:30 PM Hyatt Regency Milwaukee | 333 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee Putting global trade to work for your business.
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Make valuable connections that can take your international business to the next level. Whether just starting out in global business or a seasoned professional, at the Wisconsin International Trade Conference you’ll meet peers and professionals facing the same global business issues you do. Attend informative workshops, hear compelling speakers, and walk away with new ideas.
TRADE CONFERENCE AGENDA
Breakfast and Networking │ 8:00 AM -9:15 AM
Concurrent Morning Sessions │ 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Export resources International Café – Roundtable Sessions with International Experts
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In this forum, business owners and managers will discuss specific issues and challenges with subject matter experts. Each of six roundtables will focus on a unique topic, with time for participants to engage in three separate discussions. Subjects include:
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India – An On-the-Ground Perspective
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Are you worried about having all your sourcing eggs in one basket? Looking to develop a diversified sourcing strategy? Consider India! This session will cover India’s growth path to 2025, including opportunities and hurdles as forecast by the pundits. Hear perspectives from:
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Incoterms 2020 – Applications & Real-World Use
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Take a deep dive into best practices utilized by manufacturing firms and learn how to separate the facts from misconceptions. This session – geared toward international sales, shipping and buyers – will cover:
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WEDC One-On-One Meetings with Trade Representatives from Canada, Mexico and China
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Gain insights from Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. trade representatives living and working in these valuable trade partner countries. Panelists will share their expertise to help you expand your global business.
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Break│ 11:15 PM - 11:45 PM│Visit the Hall of Exhibitors
Luncheon Program│ 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Break│ 1:30 PM - 1:45 PM│Visit the Hall of Exhibitors
Concurrent AFTERNOON SESSIONS │ 1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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Managing International Distributors
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Led by Steve Wallace of Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company, this session will address the factors involved in establishing a foreign distributor. This session is geared toward companies new to working with foreign distributors. Topics include:
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Trade Compliance Café
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Join these experts to stay informed of the latest in the complex world of trade compliance. In this roundtable format you will be able to get your questions answered and learn best practices from your peers in the local trade community. Each of six roundtables will focus on a unique topic, with time for participants to engage in three separate discussions. Topics will include:
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Export Case Study
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Hear directly from manufacturing firms on how they turned their challenges into opportunities with the help of local state and federal export resources and what they believe it will take to remain globally successful. This session applies to business owners, strategic planners, finance and sales.
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Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.’s One-On-One Meetings with Trade Representatives from Canada, Mexico and China
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These meetings need to be pre-scheduled. Please contact Brad Schneider at (608) 210-6890 or brad.schneider@wedc.org to schedule yours today.
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Reception │ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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