WITA '26 Washington International Trade Conference - WITA  convened leaders from government, business, and global trade communities to examine the evolving landscape of international trade at  the  2026 Washington International Trade Conference. Through in-depth panels and discussions on topics including critical minerals ... more

ET Now: Interview with John E. Drew - The World Trade Center Washington, DC was honored to have our Chairman,  John E. Drew , join Ritwika Gupta on  ET Now  Leaders of Tomorrow, where they discussed India’s growing influence in global trade, the strengthening of cross-border business networks, and the expansio... more

NAFTZ 2026 Legislative Summit - The  WTCDC  welcomed the  National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones  for their  2026 Legislative Summit  bringing together trade leaders from across the United States, engaging in policy briefings and advocacy efforts. The event highlighted the critical role of the U.S... more

A Conversation with H.E. Binalf Andualem Ashenef - The WTCDC was delighted to welcome  His Excellency Binalf Andualem Ashenef, Ambassador of Ethiopia , for a networking reception held in collaboration with  WIPG . Ambassador Binalf Andualem Ashenef , a seasoned career diplomat, serves as  Ambassador of the Feder... more

A Conversation with H.E. Mark Glauser - WTCDC  had the honor of hosting   His Excellency Mark Glauser ,  Deputy Ambassador of Canada to the United States , for a fireside chat and networking reception in close collaboration with WIPG.  Reflecting on the long-standing Canada–U.S. relationship, the Deputy Amba... more

WITA Trade & Technology Summit - The  WITA Trade & Technology Summit  convened leaders from government and industry to examine the evolving intersection of trade, technology, national security, and geopolitics. Through fireside chats and expert panels, speakers explored digital trade frameworks, global ... more

33rd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference - Continuing our long-established partnership with the  National Council on U.S.–Arab Relations (NCUSAR) , the  WTCDC  hosted the  33rd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference on November 18. The conference convened senior officials from Arab and U.S. governments, the m... more

2025 U.S.–Japan International Exchange Symposium - The WTCDC collaborated with the Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI) , to host the 2025 U.S.–Japan International Exchange Symposium . The symposium explored strategies to rebuild and strengthen international relationships in the post-pa... more

A Conversation with H.E. Juan Gabriel Valdes - WTCDC , in collaboration with WIPG, had the honor of hosting  His Excellency Juan Gabriel Valdés Soublette ,  Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to the United States , for a special networking reception at RRBITC. In his remarks, Ambassador Valdés Soublette... more

A Conversation with H.E. Jean Bosco Barege - The  WTCDC  was delighted to host  His Excellency Jean Bosco Barege, Ambassador of the Republic of Burundi , for a networking reception held in collaboration with  WIPG . Ambassador Jean Bosco Barege , a seasoned career diplomat who has led Burundian diplomat... more