Event date/time: May 19 from 8:00am – 5:30pm (with a 4:00pm – 5:30pm Networking Happy Hour).
Location: Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), RTA Education Center, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072
This event is a collaboration led by the Madison International Trade Association (MITA) with the WI District Export Council (DEC) and Wisconsin International Credit Executives, bringing together Wisconsin exporters, service providers, and state and federal trade agencies.
The Wisconsin trade community comes together for Wisconsin World Trade Day to celebrate the vital role global commerce plays in Wisconsin’s economy, and to equip businesses with practical insights on unlocking new export opportunities and breaking into new markets.
The event features a keynote address from Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Great Lakes Advisors, a Wintrust Wealth Management company, offering a forward-looking perspective on global markets and highlighting factors impacting emerging export opportunities for Wisconsin companies seeking to expand internationally. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of where demand is growing, how global trends impact exports, and what this means for Wisconsin-made products and services.
The program will feature plenary sessions on how exporters can fast-track success opening overseas markets with key resources, and showcase real-life experiences and lessons learned from successful Wisconsin exporters, providing candid insights into challenges, strategies, and best practices for entering and succeeding in international markets.
The day continues with interactive breakout sessions focused on the practical “how-to” of exporting. Diving into actionable steps for growing exports. Sessions will introduce the tools, programs, and resources available to support companies at every stage of their export journey.
Whether you are new to exporting or looking to scale your global presence, Wisconsin World Trade Day offers valuable knowledge, connections, and guidance to help your business compete and succeed worldwide.
Keynote Speaker
Jason Turner, Wintrust Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist for Great Lakes Advisors
Jason Turner chairs the firm’s investment committee, authors market and economic commentary, and regularly presents in the media and to professional conferences. He also leads the Multi-Asset Strategy investment team which is focused on creating risk-based portfolio solutions for both institutions and individuals. The team has a significant expertise evaluating capital markets across the globe. He is also one of the first global recipients of the Yale School of Management- EDHEC Risk Institute, Certificate in Risk and Investment Management.
The Day’s Events:
Keynote:
Trade in Transition— Where the Opportunities are Emerging
Plenary Sessions:
Koreen Grube, Director, US Commercial Service Wisconsin will moderate a discussion on resources available to WI exporters, with representatives from WEDC, DATCP, SBDC, WCTC.
Chris Baichoo, Executive Director, ExportTech™ will moderate a discussion with experienced WI exporters and their lessons learned.
Breakout Sessions:
Learn how to export/import smarter: Discover the critical aspects of logistics, financial, legal, and commercial requirements of global business. Dialogue with trade experts who will share practical knowledge and key resources successful companies utilize to grow globally.
Bruce Glaub, Trade Acceptance Group (TAG) with Town Bank® NA and International Credit Executives
Dan Brink, DeWitt LLP, with Amundsen-Davis LLC and Husch-Blackwell LLP
Sandi Siegel, M.E. Dey & Co., with LR International, OEC Group, Platinum Cargo Logistics
Jen Pino-Gallagher, M3 Insurance & Aaron M. Zitzelsberger, WEDC, will talk with the sales and marketing export leadership from Wisconsin companies.
Networking Happy Hour
For full Agenda of the event, click HERE
Cost of Admission: This is an in-person only event. Early Bird registration until May 8 is $100; Regular registration thereafter is $125
Thank you to our headline sponsors:
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MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors: M.E. Dey &Co, WEDC, Kroll, OEC Group, FTI Consulting, Husch Blackwell, and Star7 .
Make Valuable Connections
MITA is a Madison, Wisconsin-based organization with the simple goal to connect and provide global know-how and resources to its members. MITA provides international trade information to the organizations and individuals looking to expand their international reach. From trade agreements to export documentation to economic trends and prevailing world issues, MITA keeps its members “in the know.”
Helping Companies Succeed in Today’s Global Economy
The Madison International Trade Association (MITA) provides critical resources to EMPOWER Wisconsin manufacturers, organizations and individuals to succeed globally. Our mission is to foster a better understanding of the issues, practices, information, legislation and trends that affect and influence all aspects of global trade.
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