World Trade & Investment Day 2023

32 Campus Drive,Missoula MT 59812

18 May, 2023

Description

International trade & investment are essential to Montana’s economy— from wheat to SaaS products and everything in between, Montanans are selling their products & services around the world, importing supply chain solutions, and receiving investment from global markets. Come join us to celebrate Montana’s successes on the global stage, learn about untapped opportunities, and gather together in celebration of world trade month. Gleaning insights on a dynamic global trade landscape from subject matter expert, John W. Miller, Chief Economic Analyst with Trade Data Monitor, unveiling results of the MWTC Annual International Trade & Investment report, honoring the Montana Exporter of the Year as chosen by the Montana District Export Council, inviting Consuls General from our trading partner nations to share insights, meet with businesses and amass more granular detail about mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities between Montana and their home country, offering timely training for Montana’s exporting and importing firms. Join us on May 17th at 5:30pm for a Networking Reception and on May 18th from 7:45am to 2:00pm at the University of Montana! For questions, email [email protected]. More details can be found at, www.mwtc.org World Trade & Investment Event 2023 Agenda*Draft Subject to Change* Wednesday, May 17th 5:30PM Welcome reception happy hour & social Join fellow attendees, speakers and Montana Ambassadors for drinks, snacks and mirth.Location: University of Montana Canyon (Stadium) Club Thursday, May 18th 7:45–8:00AM Coffee & Check in for Morning Training AttendeesLocation: University of Montana, Room TBD 8:00–11:30AM Montana SMEs Going Global- Tactical Trainings to Build Your Global BusinessLocation: University of Montana, Room TBD 8:00–8:45AM Global Sourcing & Import Best PracticesSpeaker: Owen Haacke, Owner, Empress Brokers 8:55–9:40AM Working with Freight ForwardersSpeaker: TBD 9:55–10:40AM Top Five Cybersecurity Threats for SMEs Doing Business InternationallySpeaker: Dianne Burke, Cybersecurity Lead, UM Missoula College 10:45–11:30AM Regulated Export TrainingSpeaker: Sarah Massie, President, S. Massie Consulting 11:30AM–12:00PM Check in for Luncheon Only Attendees & Networking BreakLocation: University of Montana, Room TBD 12:00–1:40PM Lunch Program: International Trade –Macro & MicroLocation: University of Montana, Room TBD • Welcome, World Trade & Investment Survey 2022 Results Speaker: Brigitta Miranda-Freer, Executive Director Montana World Trade Center • Global Trade Trends- Looking Back & Looking Forward Speaker: John W. Miller, Chief Economic Analyst, Trade Data Monitor • DEC Exporter of the Year Award & Fireside Chat with Governor Greg Gianforte (invited) and 2022 Winner (to be invited). • Consuls General Lightning Round Hear from visiting Consuls General about existing and untapped opportunities for trade • Closing Comments Après Event -Stay tuned for more information regarding 1:1 meetings with visiting Consuls General as well as our subject matter experts.