MWTC International Trade and Investment Day

32 Campus Drive,Missoula MT 59812

04 May, 2022

Description

Join us in celebrating Montana's successes on a global stage, learn about untapped opportunities, and celebrate international trade month! International trade and investment are essential to Montana's economy- from wheat to SaaS products and everything in between, Montanans are selling their products and services around the world, importing supply chain solutions, and receiving investment from global markets. Join us in celebrating Montana's successes on a global stage, learn about untapped opportunities, and gather together in celebration of international trade month! Interested in being a Sponsor and joining the Consul General Breakfast? More information available on Montana World Trade Center's website! Agenda: Early morning sessions with limited registration 7:30-8:45AM : Consul General Breakfast Limited attendance for event sponsors Venue: First Interstate Bank, Missoula Downtown9-10AM : MT District Export Council Meeting Open to International Trade & Investment Day participants with preregistration onlyVenue: Small meeting room, University Center Room 326____________________________________________________________________ General sessions begin 10-11AM : Exporter training session (DEC to join)- EUGDPR Update Joel Henry, Partner, Goodrich Reely PLLPVenue: Small meeting room, University Center Room 32611-11:45AM : Importer training session- Get that duty back! Angela Marshall-Hofmann, VP, Trade & Supply Chain Resiliency at Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, P.A. International Trade Law & Policy: Customs, Import & ExportVenue: Small meeting room, University Center Room 32711:45-12:00 : Networking break 12:00-1:30PM : International Trade & Investment Day Lunch Program 2021 International Trade & Investment Survey Results by Brigitta Miranda-Freer, Executive Director, Montana World Trade CenterLuncheon Keynote Address Ed Gresser, Vice President & Director for Trade and Global Markets, Progressive Policy Institute From the ongoing trade war with China to the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, the international trade landscape is more complex than ever -and Montana is not immune.Venue: University Center Room 3301:30-2:30PM : Faces of Trade & Investment Panel Featuring Montana Exporters, Importers & FDI Firms Learn from your peers in this frank discussion about Montana’s existing international trade, opportunities and challenges. Hear from international firms making capital investments and creating jobs in Montana. What opportunities to they see to create an even better business case for Montana?Venue: University Center 3302:30-2:45PM : Networking break 2:45-3:30PM : Consul General Conversation Hear from Consuls General from Montana trading partner nations in a conversation hosted by Montana World Trade Center3:30-4:30PM : Break Refresh. Catch up on emails. Time for businesses to arrange 1:1 meetings with visiting Consuls General4:30-6:00PM : Happy Hour Mixer with Montana District Export Council Members Venue: UM Missoula College (TBD)6:30-8:00PM : Evening Program Featuring Keynote by Governor Greg Gianforte (invited) University of Montana President, Seth Bodnar (invited) & DEC Exporter of the Year Venue: University of Montana Canyon (Stadium) Club