UPCOMING WTCA EVENTS
Check out the full WTCA Events calendar for network-wide conferences, trade shows, networking and more.
LAST CALL: 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum & Real Estate Summit
Dates: April 19-22, 2026
Location: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown | Philadelphia, USA
Check out the agenda and confirmed speakers. And look who's attending!
Register Here ("Virtual Attendee" ticket option now available for those unable to attend in person on Monday, April 20)
Sector Salon: Blue Economy
Date/Time: May 11, 2026 (08:00-09:00 EDT)
Topic: Sustainable growth, ocean-based industries and emerging opportunities within the Blue Economy
Location: Zoom
Register Here (Open to WTCA Members and their business networks; free to attend)
Women@WTCA Community Meeting
Date/Time: June 24, 2026 (09:00-10:00 EDT)
Topic: International Day of Women in Diplomacy
Location: Zoom
Register Here (Open to WTCA Members only; allies welcome; free to attend)
TOP TIPS FOR MAINTAINING SUSTAINABILITY AND FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS
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WTCA IN THE NEWS
WTCA is making headlines! Our network is shaping conversations on trade, real estate and business across top global publications.
♻ ET Edge Insights features a byline article from Scott Wang (Vice President, Asia Pacific, WTCA) on the integration of digital technologies with sustainable infrastructure such as clean energy systems, intelligent logistics, and data-driven operations to reduce environmental impact while improving efficiency and competitiveness.
OECTV features an interview with Karen Gerwitz (President and CEO, WTC Denver) on how long-term business resilience depends on prioritizing supply chain strength over cost.
Pasajero a Bordo features commentary from Thomas Young (President and CEO, WTC Greater Philadelphia) on trade relations between Mexico and the U.S. in advance of the 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF).
Supply Chain Report features an article on how commerce meets culture at the annual WTCA GBFs. The article includes commentary from WTCA Chair John E. Drew on how member organizations are increasingly recognizing the role arts and culture can play in conferences, exhibitions and trade promotion activities.
Vietnam Law (Pháp Luât Viêtnam) features an article on the MICE industry in Vietnam and commentary from Huynh Dinh Thai Linh (CEO, WTC Binh Duong New City) on its role in enhancing Vietnam's trade resilience. The article mentions the 2026 and 2027 WTCA GBFs, hosted by WTC Greater Philadelphia and WTC Binh Duong New City, respectively.
NOTE: All WTCA media coverage secured by WTCA's global PR teams can be found on the WTCA Resource Center here. For any inquiries, reach out to media@wtca.org.
AROUND THE WTCA NETWORK
Discover how WTCA Members are driving innovation, trade and growth across the globe.
From the announcement that the new European Union Customs Authority will be located in Lille, to a new globally-focused lunchtime learning series (launched April 8), to an upcoming conversation with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the United States, to the 10th episode of the Discovery Series featuring WTCA's senior leadership, to the upcoming Transatlantic LNG Partnerships Forum (May 18, and to a recap of how the Government of Maharashtra is fully committed to strengthening women entrepreneurship... Read what's happening around the WTCA network.
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WTC Gibraltar was one of four pilot Members to be Accredited under the new WTCA Accreditation Program in 2019, and the first in the network to be officially re-Accredited.
WELCOME NEW WTCA MEMBER
Stay tuned for an interview with our newest Member in a future edition of Meridian.
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CELEBRATING APRIL ANNIVERSARIES
Join us in recognizing these milestone anniversaries across the network.
World Trade Center Sofia — 50 years
World Trade Center Bremen — 35 years
World Trade Center Nice/Sophia Antipolis — 35 years
World Trade Center Baghdad — 30 years
World Trade Center Malpensa Airport — 25 years
World Trade Center Malmö — 20 years
World Trade Center Nhava Sheva — 1 year
NEXT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, May 1
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2026 WTCA Meridian Deadlines
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