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The opening Ceremony officially kicks off the 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum. Hear opening remarks from Thomas Young, President & CEO of World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia, who will welcome delegates to the host city; Cherelle Parker, Mayor of Philadelphia, who will share the city’s vision as a global hub for business and innovation; and John E. Drew, Chairman of the World Trade Centers Association, who will set the tone for the Forum and the global collaboration ahead.