Annual Geopolitical Update

International trade is part of the DNA of the WTCA network. Recent global developments are constantly influencing international trade relations in substantial ways. The WTCA and the WTCA Netherlands Alliance of World Trade Center businesses invite all WTCA Members and their business networks the first annual Geopolitical Update on June 2 at 11:00-13:00 CEST, during which a new live site, the WTC Geopolitical Trade Index (WTC-GTI), will be unveiled.

Based on their role in the field of international trade relations, the Dutch Members of WTCA, known as the WTC Netherlands Alliance (WTC NL), and The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) have taken the joint initiative to provide the international business community with an annual update on what has happened in the past year in the geopolitical field, what possible obstacles (trade barriers) are coming up, and a preview of expected geopolitical developments.

The WTC-GTI will provide an understanding of the impacts of geopolitical events on global trade, integrating indicators in the diplomatic, military and economic fields to provide a measurable picture of the impact of geopolitical changes on global trade.

Why attend?

• Gain insight into geopolitical risks as well as opportunities for international business
• Meet policymakers, experts and entrepreneurs at the strategic level
• Find out how your company can better prepare for global uncertainty

Program begins at 11:00 CEST

• Welcome by High Tech Campus
• Opening WTC NL by Freerk Faber, Board member WTC NL, Europe and WTCA
• Geopolitical Update 2025, presented by Prof. Dr. Rob de Wijk, HCSS

In conversation with entrepreneurs:

• Gerben Edelijn, CEO Thales
• Peter Berdowski, Chairman Supervisory Board, Boskalis
• Maurice Geraets Executive Director NXP

Registration for in-person attendance: info@wtce.nl.

Registration for livestream attendance: https://qcnl.tv/p/fnUkSbwesf_yo5jyUiBHzQ .  

Details

• Open to All WTCA Members and their business networks
• Hybrid Format in Eindhoven, the Netherlands and a Live-Streaming Option
• June 2 at 11:00 CEST
• RSVP at events@wtca.org

This event and publication is co-sponsored by WTCA.