11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Registration & Networking

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Luncheon

12:35 pm - 12:45 pm

Welcoming Remarks By World Trade Week Planning Committee Chair
Kendra Kuo, Director, U.S. Commercial Service

12:45 pm - 1:25 pm

Introductions By World Trade Week Host Chair - Les Brand, CEO, Supply Chain Solutions

Luncheon Keynote Presenter - Ryan Anderson, Vice President Global Research and Planning, MillerKnoll

1:25 pm - 1:45 pm

Networking Break

1:45 pm - 2:30pm

BREAKOUT SESSION 1:
- Negotiation Tactics for Global Deals: Eric Zahrai, Bellevue International

- Protecting Your Intellectual Property Abroad: Gregory Lewis, Miller Canfield

- Market Entry Strategies for Europe
      Michael Craig, Humphrey Products 
      Dave Raasakka, Somero 
      Dave Siebert, Anchor Hocking
   Moderator: Kendra Kuo, U.S. Commercial Service

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Networking Break

2:45 pm - 3:35 pm

BREAKOUT SESSION 2:
- AI and Impact on the Global Economy: Dr. Paul Isley, Grand Valley State University

- The DOs and DON'Ts of International Sales Contract: Jeffrey F. Paulsen,  Paulsen Law Firm

- Managing Global Talent Shortages
    Brian Kraus, Amway
    Carly Smyly, Talent First

3:35 pm -  3:45 pm

Transition to Next Session
 

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

BREAKOUT SESSION 3:

- AI-Powered Digital Marketing and Sales: John Worthington, IBT Online

- Global Trade Updates: Luis Arandia, Barnes and Thornburg

- Market Entry Strategies for India
      Paul Jarzombek, LR International
      Jas Kaur, Singh Automation 
      Dan Polkowski, Imperial Clinical Research Services
   Moderator: Allie VanDriel, U.S. Commercial Service

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Networking Reception
Following conference