Made in Montana. Growing Through Global Trade
Celebrating Montana's Exporters, Strengthening International Competitiveness & Attracting Global Investment
Draft Agenda—Subject to Change
8:30–11:30 AM | Concurrent Professional Training Tracks
Location: University Center, University of Montana
Track A | Regulated Exports Intensive
Track B | Export Growth Toolkit
- Finding the Money: Funding Your International Growth
- Strategies for Managing the New Cost of Trade
- Global Fulfillment 101: Selling Internationally Through Amazon &/or 3PLs
11:30 AM–5:00 PM | Individual Meetings & Optional FDI Programming
One-on-One Trade Assistance Meetings
Experts and partner organizations participating in WTID available for pre-scheduled individual meetings with Montana companies during the afternoon.
Inbound FDI Activity
Opportunity for customized itineraries for inbound companies interested in exploring Montana as a potential U.S. location.
5:15–8:00 PM | World Trade & Investment Day Reception & Dinner
5:15 PM | Check in & Networking
6:00 PM | Dinner Served
6:05–6:08 PM | Welcome to Missoula
6:08–6:11 PM | Welcome to the University of Montana
6:15–6:30 PM | Montana and the World: The Year in Trade
6:30–7:00 PM | The Global Trade Outlook: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
- A national perspective on the most significant developments in U.S. and global trade over the previous year, their implications for businesses—including connections to Montana—and what companies should be watching over the coming year.
7:00–7:35 PM | Montana Partner Check-In: What We’re Seeing on the Ground
7:35–7:55 PM | Governor’s Fireside Chat & Montana Exporter of the Year
7:55–8:00 PM | Closing Remarks
SPEAKERS
