World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia

Global business doesn’t begin with transactions. It begins with relationships.

In today’s economy, access matters. The organizations best positioned for growth are the ones connected to strong international networks and ecosystems.

At WTCGP, membership is more than a logo on a website. It's access to global business leaders, international markets, B2B opportunities, and the relationships that drive growth beyond your immediate market.

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4 days.
500+ attendees.
116 World Trade Center businesses.
53 countries and territories represented.
200+ business delegates.

One global gathering.
Countless conversations, partnerships, and opportunities ahead.

Philadelphia welcomed the world, and the momentum continues.

Big congratulations to our interns Victoria, Lukas, and Jochebed on graduating! 🎓

Today, we’re celebrating not only the completion of their internships with WTCGP, but also this incredible milestone in their academic journeys. Their hard work, professionalism, and contributions to our team have not gone unnoticed, and we’re proud to have been part of their growth along the way.

The future is bright, and we’ll be cheering them on every step of the way.

Congratulations again!

A sincere thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make the 2026 World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum possible.

Your support helped bring global leaders, business delegates, policymakers, and innovators to Philadelphia for a week of connection, collaboration, and opportunity.

Because of your partnership, we were able to showcase our region on the world stage and create an experience worthy of this historic moment.

We are grateful for your trust, investment, and commitment to growing global business in Greater Philadelphia.

Thank you for helping make the 2026 World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum a success.

To our sponsors, members, partners, vendors, delegates, and attendees—thank you for showing up, supporting the vision, and helping Philadelphia shine on the global stage.

The connections made this week will continue far beyond these four days.

We look forward to welcoming you to future World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia events and continuing to build what comes next.

We’ve officially kicked off the 2026 World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum!

The room is here, and it’s for you. We hope you make the most of the connections and opportunities this Forum provides.

For 56 years, this Forum has represented WTCA at its best. Now, it returns to the United States for the first time in nearly 10 years during a monumental year for Philadelphia and our region.

That momentum is proof that commercial diplomacy is alive and thriving, especially in the Northeast Corridor.

Some of the speakers who helped kick off GBF include:
Welcoming remarks from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and David L. Cohen
Keynote address from His Excellency Xie Feng, Ambassador of China to the United States
A fireside chat about legacy and leadership featuring Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Thomas Young, Rep. Jordan Harris, and Jabari Young.

We look forward to the rest of the week!

It's finally here! Today is the 1st day of the 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF), hosted by World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia! We are joined by nearly 500 registrants -- (comprised of 424 in person and 49 virtual attendees, including over 200 business delegates) from 116 WTC businesses representing 53 countries and territories -- for our global member event as we dive into "Historic Foundations, Future Collaborations: Cultivating New Business Frontiers." Follow us on X using and for a glance at all of the activities -- keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking and more -- over the next two days, and be sure to tag us in your photos! Networking Breakfast starts at 7:30 EDT with the Opening Ceremony starting at 9:00 EDT.

Check out the official website to stay up to date on everything that's happening: https://wtca.swoogo.com/2026wtcaglobalbusinessforum/8445114?i=wEJbofQUdxYKxFMg3i_WY4khSREHDmh0