BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:283@wtccentralpa.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260202T145348Z URL:https://wtccentralpa.org/events/2026-wtca-global-business-forum/ SUMMARY:2026 WTCA Global Business Forum DESCRIPTION: \;\n\n[embed]https://youtu.be/TU-4QDHQNE8[/embed]\nWHAT IS THE GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUM?\nThe Global Business Forum is an annual event hosted by the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) to bring together ove r 300 members and their business networks from more than 100 countries. Th e Forum provides a platform to explore global markets and emerging trends across various sectors\, offering exclusive insights and practical skills from top experts and business leaders. Attendees also benefit from strateg ic B2B matchmaking and networking sessions directly connecting them with p otential partners and investors worldwide. Each year\, the Forum is held i n a different city\, making the event both an epicenter for commerce and c ollaboration and a unique cultural exchange. The 2026 Global Business Foru m will be held in Philadelphia from April 19-22\, hosted by World Trade Ce nter Greater Philadelphia.\n\n \;\nWHY PHILADELPHIA?\nIn 2026\, Philad elphia will celebrate America’s semiquincentennial\, commemorating the 2 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, makin g the year a once-in-a generation showcase for the city. In addition to th e Global Business Forum\, Philadelphia will host a variety of large-scale events\, including FIFA World Cup games\, the MLB All-Star Game\, and the PGA Championship. Thus\, to say that 2026 is monumental for Philadelphia w ould be a drastic understatement\, and the Global Business Forum plays a k ey role in this significant year.\n\n \;\nWHY SHOULD I ATTEND?\nThe fa ct that an international trade event as significant as the Global Business Forum is being hosted not just in our nation\, but specifically in Philad elphia this year is significant not only for the city itself\, but also fo r businesses in Central Pennsylvania just a short distance away. The forum offers companies the ability to connect with individuals around the world and gain the opportunity to enhance international trade and learn about t rends and policy-related news that directly impact their functioning as a business. \n\n \;\nWHO CAN ATTEND THE WTCA GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUM (GBF )? \n\nThe GBF is the largest WTCA event of the year and provides attende es enriching networking opportunities in different locales every year.\n \nThe event is open to everyone. Register now! Early bird has been extend ed to February 15.\n\nLearn what a ticket to the GBF gets access to by c licking here.\n\n \;\nWHY THE WTCA GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUM MATTERS TO US BUSINESSES\n1: Global access without global travel costs\nYour companies meet partners from nearly 100 countries/territories here at home.\n2: Cura ted B2B Engagement that leads to deals\nWTCA gets companies in front of de cision-makers with real buying power through engaging workshops\, matchmak ing\, and curated networking B2B meeting.\n3: A platform to tell the Ameri can story in a milestone year.\nWith the U.S. approaching its 250th annive rsary\, this Forum sits at the intersection of culture\, history\, and eco nomic leadership.\n4: A rare opportunity for U.S. exporters\nIf you’re l ooking to expand internationally\, this is one of the most efficient on-ra mps you’ll get.\n5: Philadelphia puts business first\nGreater Philadelph ia is a leading global hub for life sciences\, manufacturing\, higher educ ation\, innovation and technology\, and food and agribusiness. These stren gths make the region a natural gathering point for U.S. companies looking to expand globally. The Forum brings\nthese industries together\, and U.S. businesses should shape that story.\n\n\n\nFor more information about the event\, including cost and registration for attendees\, sponsors\, and ex hibitors\, click here. CATEGORIES:Events LOCATION:Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, 1201 Market Street\, 1200 Filbert St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States GEO:39.952443;-75.160582 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1201 Market Street\, 1200 F ilbert St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X -TITLE=Philadelphia Marriott Downtown:geo:39.952443,-75.160582 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR