The Largest International Business Conference in the Rocky Mountain Region

Join us early for the Trade Career Connection to meet representatives from global companies and explore exciting career opportunities in trade. This exclusive networking opportunity begins at 9:00 AM.


Main speakers and conferences will commence at 10:30 AM. Don’t miss out on the insights and discussions that will shape the future of global trade!

The Largest International Business Conference in the Rocky Mountain Region

Join us and explore the latest trends, insights, and opportunities in global trade.

PRESENTING
SPONSOR

AGENDA

MEDIA KIT

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

CAREER CONNECTION

SEE WHO'S COMING

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

TICKET DRAWING

 

Win two United/Polaris airline tickets

EARN A BONUS PARTICIPATION WITH

THE GLOBAL HUB

 

Your registration to the World Trade Day awards you participation in the first ticket draw.

ENTRY FOR THE SECOND TICKET DRAW HAS NOW CLOSED.

RECEPTION SPONSOR

TRADE CAREER CONNECTION

WIFI SPONSOR

COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR

RECEPTION SPONSOR

TRADE CAREER CONNECTION

WIFI SPONSOR

COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR

RECEPTION SPONSOR

TRADE CAREER CONNECTION

WIFI SPONSOR

COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR

To make the most of your experience, we invite you to join the Global Hub—our free online trade community.

  • Connect with fellow attendees.

  • Engage in lively discussions on the forums.

  • Gain insights from experts.

Begin your journey by signing in and introducing yourself to other World Trade Day attendees.

To make the most of your experience, we invite you to join the Global Hub—our free online trade community.

  • Connect with fellow attendees.

  • Engage in lively discussions on the forums.

  • Gain insights from experts.

Begin your journey by signing in and introducing yourself to other World Trade Day attendees.

PREMIER SPONSORS

Eddie L. Gordon, Jr. VP Global Procurement
United Airlines
Tarundeep Suri VP Integrated Supply Chain & MRO Shop
United Airlines
Helen Kristensen Managing Director Cargo
United Airlines
Joyce Chang Chair of Global Research
J.P. Morgan Chase
Lucky Vidmar Head of IP and AI Litigation
Microsoft
Caroline Fontes Transfer Pricing Managing Director Southwest/Mountain West Region
BDO
Tracey Anthony Vice President & chief Compliance Officer
Crane Worldwide Logistics
Sarah Bileti Of Counsel
Holland and Hart
Colby Potter Solutions Manager, Commercial
Sayari

EXPO PARTICIPANTS

  • Adams County
  • Aer Lingus
  • Air Canada
  • BDO USA
  • Boeing
  • Central Oceans
  • CIBER / CU Denver
  • Colorado-Israeli Chamber of Commerce
  • Consulate-General of Japan
  • CConsulate-General of México
  • CSU / CSU Spur / NAAAN
  • EmergeCounsel
  • German American Chamber of Commerce
  • Green Worldwide Shipping
  • Holland and Hart
  • International Advisory Council
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Manufacturer’s Edge / CAMA
  • MiHi Entertainment
  • MPAQT
  • OEDIT
  • Quickcode
  • Sayari
  • SHIPPLUG
  • Stolle Machinery
  • Swiftdocs
  • Terumo BCT
  • Trinidad Benham
  • United Airlines
  • U.S. Commercial Service/SBA
  • U.S. Patent Trademark office
  • WTC Denver

CORPORATE SPONSORS

TABLE SPONSORS

  • Canadian Consulate
  • Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
  • ExIn Global Strategies
  • Gallagher Transport
  • Green Worldwide Logistics
  • HSBC
  • Sayari
  • SHIPPLUG
  • Terumo BCT
  • TSL Holdings
  • Visa
  • Visit Denver

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Address & Contact

MORNING SESSION

Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton St. Denver, CO

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Pinnacle Club by Grand Hyatt
555 17th Street, 38th Floor, Denver, CO

 

The conference will take place in the heart of downtown Denver’s entertainment, business and the theater districts, conveniently located near the 16th Street Mall.

 

World Trade Center Denver – 303-592-5760 or Info@wtcdenver.org.

 

Day of Assistance, contact Erin Kelley – 720-425-4860

Schedule

The conference will take place at the Grand Hyatt Denver from 9:00am to 1:25pm and then we will move to the Pinnacle Club across the street from 1:30pm to 6:00pm.

At the Grand Hyatt Denver

1750 Welton St. Denver, CO

  • 8:00am-11:00am: Registration Open

  • 9:00am-10:30am: Career Connection

  • 10:30am-11:15am: Registration and networking

  • 11:30am-12:15pm: Lunch (your table number is on your name badge)

  • 12:15pm-1:15pm Keynote

At The Pinnacle Club (38th floor):

555 17th Street, 38th Floor, Denver, CO

  • 1:30pm-2:00pm: Expo

  • 2:00pm-2:35pm: Breakout Room talks

  • 2:50pm-3:25pm: Breakout Room talks

  • 3:40pm-4:15pm: Breakout Room talks

  • 4:15pm-6:00pm: Networking Reception

Public Transportation

Light Rail:
Denver Union Station: walking distance 1 mile or take free Mall Ride
Check the RTD trip planner to map your route.

Where to park

The Grand Hyatt offers self-parking for $20 (discounted event rate), subject to availability. Valet parking is available for $30.

 

Other parking options:

  • Brandy Lot- 1740 Glenarm Pl. Day $25 (Midnight-2pm, expires 7pm), Evening $20 (2pm-Midnight, expires 8am next day)

  • Sunrise Lot- 1632 Welton St. Day $25 (5am-2pm, expires 7pm), Evening $20 (2pm-midnight, expires midnight)

  • 612 Lot- 1826 Welton Day $20 (Midnight-2pm, expires 7pm), Evening $15 (2pm-Midnight, expires 8am next day)

  • 5280 Lot- 650 17th St. Day $25 (Midnight-4pm, expires at 7pm), Evening $20 (4pm-Midnight, expires 8am next day)

  • Temple Lot- 1615 Welton St. $25 (Midnight-4pm, expires at 7pm), Evening $20 (4pm-Midnight, expires 8am next day)

  • Avis Lot- 1900 Broadway $12 (Midnight-2pm, expires 9pm), Evening $10 (2pm-Midnight, expires 8am next day)

  • You can also check Parking.com or Spothero for the best rates.

Attire

Attire is business, or business casual

Giveaways

Participants will have the opportunity to win a handful of different prizes, including (2) two Polaris/United tickets for roundtrip travel to an international destination. By registering for the conference, each participant will automatically receive an entry in the drawings.
Must be present to win. Drawing will take place at 1:15pm and 5:30pm.

Address & Contact

MORNING SESSION

Grand Hyatt Denver
1750 Welton St. Denver, CO

 

AFTERNOON SESSION

Pinnacle Club by Grand Hyatt
555 17th Street, 38th Floor, Denver, CO

 

The conference will take place in the heart of downtown Denver’s entertainment, business and the theater districts, conveniently located near the 16th Street Mall.

 

World Trade Center Denver – 303-592-5760 or Info@wtcdenver.org.

 

Day of Assistance, contact Erin Kelley – 720-425-4860

Schedule

The conference will take place at the Grand Hyatt Denver from 9:00am to 1:25pm and then we will move to the Pinnacle Club across the street from 1:30pm to 6:00pm.

At the Grand Hyatt Denver

1750 Welton St. Denver, CO

  • 8:00am-11:00am: Registration Open

  • 9:00am-10:30am: Career Connection

  • 10:30am-11:15am: Registration and networking

  • 11:30am-12:15pm: Lunch (your table number is on your name badge)

  • 12:15pm-1:15pm Keynote

At The Pinnacle Club (38th floor):

555 17th Street, 38th Floor, Denver, CO

  • 1:30pm-2:00pm: Expo

  • 2:00pm-2:35pm: Breakout Room talks

  • 2:50pm-3:25pm: Breakout Room talks

  • 3:40pm-4:15pm: Breakout Room talks

  • 4:15pm-6:00pm: Networking Reception

Public Transportation

Light Rail:
Denver Union Station: walking distance 1 mile or take free Mall Ride
Check the RTD trip planner to map your route.

Where to park

The Grand Hyatt offers self-parking for $20 (discounted event rate), subject to availability. Valet parking is available for $30.

 

Other parking options:

  • Brandy Lot- 1740 Glenarm Pl. Day $25 (Midnight-2pm, expires 7pm), Evening $20 (2pm-Midnight, expires 8am next day)

  • Sunrise Lot- 1632 Welton St. Day $25 (5am-2pm, expires 7pm), Evening $20 (2pm-midnight, expires midnight)

  • 612 Lot- 1826 Welton Day $20 (Midnight-2pm, expires 7pm), Evening $15 (2pm-Midnight, expires 8am next day)

  • 5280 Lot- 650 17th St. Day $25 (Midnight-4pm, expires at 7pm), Evening $20 (4pm-Midnight, expires 8am next day)

  • Temple Lot- 1615 Welton St. $25 (Midnight-4pm, expires at 7pm), Evening $20 (4pm-Midnight, expires 8am next day)

  • Avis Lot- 1900 Broadway $12 (Midnight-2pm, expires 9pm), Evening $10 (2pm-Midnight, expires 8am next day)

  • You can also check Parking.com or Spothero for the best rates.

Attire

Attire is business, or business casual

Giveaways

Participants will have the opportunity to win a handful of different prizes, including (2) two Polaris/United tickets for roundtrip travel to an international destination. By registering for the conference, each participant will automatically receive an entry in the drawings.
Must be present to win. Drawing will take place at 1:15pm and 5:30pm.

Still need to register?

Click here and join us at World Trade Day Denver.

AGENDA

TRADE CAREER CONNECTION:

Grand Hyatt Denver 1750 Welton Street, Denver, CO

Colorado ballroom foyer

REGISTRATION FOR TRADE CAREER CONNECTION

Aspen ballroom

TRADE CAREER CONNECTION

LUNCHEON:

Grand Hyatt Denver 1750 Welton Street, Denver, CO

Colorado ballroom foyer

REGISTRATION FOR CONFERENCE & NETWORKING

Colorado ballroom

WELCOME REMARKS: Karen Gerwitz, President & CEO of World Trade Center Denver

GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EXPORTING

LUNCH

KEYNOTE:

Eddie L. Gordon, Jr., VP Global Procurement, United Airlines

Tarundeep Suri, P Integrated Supply Chain & MRO Shop, United Airlines

Helen Kristensen, Managing Director Cargo, United Airlines

Leading the Movement of Movement

TICKET DRAWING

Colorado ballroom foyer

MAKE YOUR WAY TOWARDS THE PINNACLE CLUB

AFTERNOON SESSION:

Pinnacle Club by Grand Hyatt 555 17th Street, 38th Floor, Denver, CO

Capitol Peak Ballroom

EXPO OPEN

Crystal Peak A

Joyce Chang, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase

Global Economic Update in Turbulent Times and election implications in 2024

Crystal Peak B&C

Lucky Vidmar, Head of IP and AI Litigation, Microsoft

Generative AI vs. Intellectual Property – Which Will Prevail?

Crystal Peak A

Caroline Fontes, Transfer Pricing Managing Director, Southwest/Mountain West Region, BDO

International Trade and Transfer Pricing

Crystal Peak B&C

Tracey Anthony, Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, Crane Worldwide Logistics

Mastering Compliance and Risk Reduction in Your Supply Chain

Crystal Peak A

Sarah Bileti, Of Counsel, Holland and Hart

Global Talent Quest: Navigating Business Immigration for Top Talent

Crystal Peak B&C

Colby Potter, Solutions Manager, Commercial, Sayari – Risk Intelligence

Challenges in Auditing Supply Chains for UFLPA

Capitol Peak Ballroom

NETWORKING RECEPTION SPONSORED BY STOLLE MACHINERY

Chance to Win Additional Airline Tickets from Aer Lingus, Air Canada, and Turkish Air, introduced by Mexican Consul Pável Meléndez Cruz. México is #1 trading partner.