Good business is all about relationships. Sometimes the best way to connect with other professionals is not at a presentation, but during a wine tasting, golf game or over great ethnic cuisine. WTA sponsors several informal social events throughout the year so you can get to know other international business professionals in a casual setting.
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WTA Programs, 2021
January
March
January
- January 15 - “Global Compliance Roundtable – Import Related Issues”
- January 29 - “The Realities & Misconceptions of Doing Business with India”
March
- March 12 - “Global Compliance Roundtable – Surviving a CBP Audit”
- March 31 - “Free Trade Agreements & Trade Policy with the US Chamber of Commerce”
- April 28 – “Export Compliance & the New Administration”
- May 14 - “Global Trade Compliance Roundtable”
- May 26 - “Growth Opportunities in Asia”
- June 30 - International Topic TBD
- July 16 – “Global Trade Compliance Roundtable”
- “WTA Global Business Insights Series” This series will be replacing the MMAC World Trade Association’s Wisconsin International Trade Conference.
- November 12 – “Global Compliance Roundtable”
- “Global Economy”
Realities and Misconceptions of Doing Business with India
Friday, January 20, 2021
Hear from business experts on the ground in India -
Mr. Deepak H., Founder, i2i Research
Mr. Prakash Venkatesan, Managing Director & CEO, Essae Digitronics
Mr. Dilip Sawhney, Managing Director, Rockwell Automation India and Regional Director, Rockwell Automation
Friday, January 20, 2021
Hear from business experts on the ground in India -
Mr. Deepak H., Founder, i2i Research
Mr. Prakash Venkatesan, Managing Director & CEO, Essae Digitronics
Mr. Dilip Sawhney, Managing Director, Rockwell Automation India and Regional Director, Rockwell Automation
2019 Trade Conference
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Pursuing opportunities in global trade can be daunting. From finding financing and complying with complex regulations to determining distribution channels and selecting the most viable markets, it’s a tough job. Let MMAC’s World Trade Association accelerate your growth, introduce you to the right resources, and speed up your international potential. Join us for the 55th annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference.
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WTA's Quarterly International Manufacturer’s Roundtable
Friday, October 26, 2018 | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | MMAC
Tariffs and the Effects on Imports & Exports - Join an exclusive group of the region’s manufacturers engaged in global trade. This roundtable will feature:
Tariffs and the Effects on Imports & Exports - Join an exclusive group of the region’s manufacturers engaged in global trade. This roundtable will feature:
- Moderator: Paul Byrne - VP Global Sales & Marketing, Bradley Corp.
- Moderator: Salim Hawi - VP of International Sales, Oshkosh Corp;
- Ben Lanza - Director of International Operations, Triderma Inc., will kick off the program by asking the question “What are the effects of tariffs on our exporting and importing operations?”
The New Trade Environment:
How is it impacting Wisconsin companies?
Thursday, October 18, 2018 | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Godfrey & Kahn
As trade tensions continue to escalate, spurred by US tariffs and trading partner retaliation, an increasing number of Wisconsin companies are being impacted. Tariffs imposed on imports in the US, and retaliatory tariffs imposed elsewhere, are increasing the costs of doing business.
As trade tensions continue to escalate, spurred by US tariffs and trading partner retaliation, an increasing number of Wisconsin companies are being impacted. Tariffs imposed on imports in the US, and retaliatory tariffs imposed elsewhere, are increasing the costs of doing business.
WTA's Quarterly Compliance Roundtable: US Tariffs & Trade Actions
September 28, 2018
Compliance is an ever changing issue. We make it easy to keep up on the latest rules and regulations by providing a forum for international business professionals to share best practices on compliance topics ranging from logistics & shipping, legal & financial and ultimately, the consequences on being non-compliant. This program will feature topic leader Linda Zuehlke from Rockwell Automation.
Compliance is an ever changing issue. We make it easy to keep up on the latest rules and regulations by providing a forum for international business professionals to share best practices on compliance topics ranging from logistics & shipping, legal & financial and ultimately, the consequences on being non-compliant. This program will feature topic leader Linda Zuehlke from Rockwell Automation.

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Why Milwaukee is Good for Chinese Business & Foxconn
August 23, 2018
Held at the vibrant Chinese community in Milwaukee, this event showcased the support available to foreign investors through local trade associations and resources such as the Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Representatives of the international and local business community were on-hand to network with business organizations & leaders.
Held at the vibrant Chinese community in Milwaukee, this event showcased the support available to foreign investors through local trade associations and resources such as the Wisconsin Chinese Chamber of Commerce. Representatives of the international and local business community were on-hand to network with business organizations & leaders.
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Lublin Poland Trade Venture BriefingAugust 21, 2018
The Polish-American Congress Committee answered questions about the upcoming trade venture to Lublin, Poland, on October 11-14, 2018. |
Australian Business Briefing with WEDC
August 10, 2018
This executive roundtable discussion gave participants up-to-date information on doing business with Australia and keys to success/market recommendations, followed by Q&A with Jenny O’Sullivan, WEDC Trade Representative; Senior Consultant, International Trade & Investment, Foley & Associates to find out more about the upcoming WEDC Global Trade Venture to Australia taking place in November, 2018.
This executive roundtable discussion gave participants up-to-date information on doing business with Australia and keys to success/market recommendations, followed by Q&A with Jenny O’Sullivan, WEDC Trade Representative; Senior Consultant, International Trade & Investment, Foley & Associates to find out more about the upcoming WEDC Global Trade Venture to Australia taking place in November, 2018.
Wisconsin International Trade Conference
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Wednesday, May 9 from 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Pursuing opportunities in global trade can be daunting. From finding financing and complying with complex regulations to determining distribution channels and selecting the most viable markets, it’s a tough job. Let MMAC’s World Trade Association open some doors, introduce you to the right people and resources, and unlock your international potential. Join us for the 54th annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference. View presentations from each session below.
Pursuing opportunities in global trade can be daunting. From finding financing and complying with complex regulations to determining distribution channels and selecting the most viable markets, it’s a tough job. Let MMAC’s World Trade Association open some doors, introduce you to the right people and resources, and unlock your international potential. Join us for the 54th annual Wisconsin International Trade Conference. View presentations from each session below.
Federal tax code changes and your international business
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Global E-Commerce: The Great Equalizer
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Transportation: Enhancing Wisconsin's Competitive Advantage

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Creative Growth Strategies

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WTA Webinar: Export Import Bank – Making it Work for You
Wednesday, March 21 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Export Opportunities in Germany & the Broader European Market
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and MMAC’s World Trade Association and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are happy to welcome Dr. Linda von Delhaes-Guenther, managing director of WEDC’s trade office in Europe, to Wisconsin for meetings with Wisconsin companies.
Dr. von Delhaes-Guenther will address:
• The return of growth in the Euro zone
• Designing pan-European and country specific strategies
• The current status of Brexit
• Succeeding in the highly competitive German market
• Using WEDC’s upcoming trade venture to Germany to build sales in Europe
WEDC will be leading a trade venture to Germany from June 23-30, 2018. Dr. von Delhaes-Guenther’s visit to Wisconsin will be a great opportunity to discuss your firm’s potential in multiple European markets and how to use the trade venture to meet potential agents, distributors, and end-users in Germany. More information on the trade venture to Germany is available at https://wedc.org/germany18.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and MMAC’s World Trade Association and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are happy to welcome Dr. Linda von Delhaes-Guenther, managing director of WEDC’s trade office in Europe, to Wisconsin for meetings with Wisconsin companies.
Dr. von Delhaes-Guenther will address:
• The return of growth in the Euro zone
• Designing pan-European and country specific strategies
• The current status of Brexit
• Succeeding in the highly competitive German market
• Using WEDC’s upcoming trade venture to Germany to build sales in Europe
WEDC will be leading a trade venture to Germany from June 23-30, 2018. Dr. von Delhaes-Guenther’s visit to Wisconsin will be a great opportunity to discuss your firm’s potential in multiple European markets and how to use the trade venture to meet potential agents, distributors, and end-users in Germany. More information on the trade venture to Germany is available at https://wedc.org/germany18.
WTA Compliance Webinar: General Data Protection Regulation
Wednesday, February 21 from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMThe “General Data Protection Regulation” is a lengthy privacy law passed by the European Parliament & signed into law by the European Commission (the government of the EU) in 2016. Compliance will become mandatory by June 2018.
Speaker: Hubert Kirchgaessner, MBA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC This hot topic webinar will cover – • What is the GDPR • Who has to comply • The consequences of non-compliance • GDPR compliance requirements |
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Quarterly Compliance Roundtable
Friday, February 2 from 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM at Rockwell Automation
Compliance is an ever-changing issue. WTA makes it easy to keep up on the latest rules and regulations by providing a forum for international business professionals to share best practices on compliance topics ranging from logistics & shipping, legal & financial and ultimately, the consequences on being non-compliant.
Compliance is an ever-changing issue. WTA makes it easy to keep up on the latest rules and regulations by providing a forum for international business professionals to share best practices on compliance topics ranging from logistics & shipping, legal & financial and ultimately, the consequences on being non-compliant.
WTA Webinar: Import Clearance Process
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 - Facilitator: Robert Gardenier - President, M.E. Dey & Co.
Classification, valuation and country of origin determination for imports can be a challenging process. Hear from a local customs broker that assists many Wisconsin companies with the complex import process. |
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