
World Trade Day
LEARN insights from local and global experts | APPLY success stories to your business | CONNECT with peers on topics of interest & industry |
SET UP B2B meetings with new clients and partners | Find new career opportunities | MAKE CONTACTS in the international business community
May 24, 2022 | 11 am – 6 pm MDT
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center | 650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202
International Business Conference | Award Recognition | Peer-to-Peer Connections | Exhibition |
Lunch & Keynote | Top Speakers on Global Insights & Trade Talks | Networking Reception
#WorldTradeDay2022
This year’s theme is Resilience through Global Turbulence: Geopolitics, Supply Chains, Labor Shortages, and a Pandemic.
We are all still experiencing the “shockwaves and after-shocks” of the pandemic.
Join us to hear stories of how people and businesses have built resilience through these times and key takeaways that you can apply today.
May 24, 2022 | 11 am – 6 pm MDT
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center | 650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Thank You to Our World Trade Day 2022 Sponsors:
International Business Conference | Award Recognition | Peer-to-Peer Connections | Exhibition |
Lunch & Keynote | Top Speakers on Global Insights & Trade Talks | Networking Reception
Reconnect with your network and hear global success stories and insights at the 49th annual World Trade Day conference – the largest international trade and investment conference in the Rocky Mountain Region. World Trade Day is an international trade and investment conference with over 700 participants from across the Rocky Mountain Region and around the globe. Learn from local and global experts, connect with your peers based on your topic of interest and your specific industry, set up B2B meetings, and find new opportunities at the expo.
Tickets are available for conference and reception or reception only.
#WorldTradeDay2022
Registration for World Trade Day on May 24, 2022 is now open!
Reconnect with your network and hear global success stories and insights at the 49th annual World Trade Day conference – the largest international trade and investment conference in the Rocky Mountain Region. The conference features top speakers on hot topics, lunch with Keynote speaker, trade talks, networking reception and expo.
Tickets are available for conference and reception or reception only.
World Trade Day 2022 Conference + Reception
11 am – 6:30 pm
Ticket includes conference, lunch and keynote speakers, trade talks, networking reception and expo
Members $279 / Non-members $329 / Students with I.D. $129
Registration for World Trade Day is closed. Contact tanya.arnt@wtcdenver.org if you have any questions.
Networking reception and expo only
World Trade Day 2022 Reception
4:30 – 6:30 pm
$129
Registration for World Trade Day is closed. Contact tanya.arnt@wtcdenver.org if you have any questions.
Registration for World Trade Day is closed. Contact tanya.arnt@wtcdenver.org if you have any questions.
Topics Include: Global Supply Chain, Country-specific trade talks, Global Opportunities, Global Workforce, Digital & Data, Finance, Covid 19, Aerospace companies, Geopolitics, Futurist
Stay tuned for details on speakers
Interested in being a sponsor? Contact karen.gerwitz@wtcdenver.org
Register today
World Trade Day 2022 Conference + Reception
11 am – 6 pm
Ticket includes conference, lunch and keynote speakers, trade talks, networking reception and expo
Ticket Prices through April 24th:
Members $249 / Non-members $299 / Students with I.D. $100
Ticket Prices after April 24th:
Members $279 / Non-members $329 / Students with I.D. $129
World Trade Day 2022 Reception
4 – 6 pm
Ticket for networking reception and expo only
Ticket prices through April 24th:
$100
Ticket prices after April 24th:
$129
World Trade Day 2022 Keynote Speakers
World Trade Day 2022
Global Insight & Trade Talk Speakers
Geopolitics, Global Opportunities, Global Supply Chain and Logistics, Global Culture, Marketing & Sales, and resilience through Covid-19.
We are honored to welcome Governor Jared Polis to present the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting at World Trade Day 2022. The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting recognizes economic growth through international business and honors Colorado-based companies that have exported products or services for at least two years. Established in 1970, this program is funded and supported by the Global Business Development team, OEDIT.
“International trade is a dynamic, ever-changing landscape and World Trade Day brings together like-minded businesses to engage in discussions about key trends and provides opportunities to share best practices and learn from one another.”
Lindsay Besser Hank, Director of Global Services
Leprino Foods
“Attending and sponsoring World Trade Day in 2019 helped our office, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity, connect with the global business/academic/government community, share our message, gain valuable contacts during the networking activities and ted talks, and learn about current issues that impact international trade. It’s a great event to make connections and for us as a sponsor, raise awareness of our office to a globally minded audience.”
Stephanie Garnica, Director Global Business Development
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
“World Trade Day attracts first class speakers with topical subject matter and “in the trenches” experience. Every year we realize a 100% ROI on our participation of World Trade Day.”
Lois Vera Brown
Laser Technology Inc.
“We look forward to World Trade Day to come. It is not only an incredible opportunity to meet traders and entrepreneurs, but also a day of learning and valuable conversations. Our company has benefitted from a very good exposure and we have created meaningful connections. An exhilarating and energetic day not to be missed.”
Martin Capella, Managing Director USA
Garritz International
“World Trade Day is an extremely useful event to meet and mingle with Denver’s international business community. Being a sponsor gives you a further opportunity to really have a presence in front of your peers and reach the right people. Highly recommended event for anyone doing or interested in international business.”
Karen Warsh
University of Colorado Denver
“World Trade Day was one of the best conferences I’ve had the opportunity to take part in. The connections that I made during the conference and after were second to none (and some even became clients!). Participating in World Trade Day gave me the opportunity to get to know other players in the international business community and learn more about the different opportunities involved in working on the world stage. I’m looking forward to being involved again this year!”
Ian Campbell, CEO
Mission Suite
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Thank you to our World Trade Day 2022 Sponsors





Interested in sponsoring the largest international trade conference in the Rocky Mountain Region? Contact Karen Gerwitz at karen.gerwitz@wtcdenver.org or at 303- 592-5760.
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Past World Trade Day Conference Themes:
- 2020 – International Trade During Covid-19
- 2019 – Keep Calm and Trade On
- 2018 – Shining a Light on Trade
- 2017 – Containers to the Cloud: Trade as Goods, Services and Knowledge
- 2016 – Exploring Your Trans-Pacific Partners
- 2015 – Advancing Colorado Around The Globe
- 2014 – Risky Business: Risk & Reward Across Borders
- 2013 – Plug In to the Global Economy: How Technology Impacts Trade
- 2012 – A World without Barriers: Leveraging Free Trade Agreements for Opportunity
- 2012 – “A World of Fashion” Gala
- 2011 – Focus on Europe: Direct Access to European Markets
- 2010 – Prospering in the New Global Economy: The Road Ahead
- 2009 – Trade in Turbulent Times: Great Challenge Brings Great Opportunity
- 2008 – Foundations of Colorado’s Evolving Global Economy
- 2007 – Reaching the Peaks of Global Trade
- 2006 – China & India: Strategies for Success in the World’s Fastest Growing Markets
- 2005 – Showcase Europe
- 2004 – NAFTA & Beyond: Expanding your Business through International Trade
- 2003 – Accessing Asia Pacific Markets
- 2002 – Global Strategies for Today’s World
- 2001 – Chartering your Course in a Changing Global Economy
- 2000 – Trade & Technology: Accessing Global Markets in the New Millenium
- 1999 – Hidden Gems: Discovering Global Markets
- 1998 – Trade in the Americas
- 1997 – World Trade Conference
- 1996 – World Trade Day
- 1995 – Window on Europe
- 1994 – Global Business: Your Passport to Profits
- 1993 – Business without Boundaries
- 1992 – Pioneers in World Markets
- 1991 – Competing Globally: The Next Century
- 1990 – The Changing Global Economy: Challenges and Opportunities
- 1989 – Global Markets: Mountains of Opportunity
- 1988 – Export Now
- 1973-1987 – World Trade Day
World Trade Day, making long lasting impressions

World Trade Day is the premier event to connect with Denver’s international business community. The conference consistently delivers a great balance of quality speakers, informative sessions, and networking. This year’s in-person event will be an opportunity to reconnect, make new contacts and get inspired about global trade.

As an international trade professional, I would never miss the World Trade Day conference in Denver. I’d recommend WTD to every person whose interests – personal or professional – touch international trade. New attendees will be astonished by the level of key players that come together to provide informative content & unparalleled networking opportunities.

“Denver is fortunate to have a world-class World Trade Center. As our community continues to grow, we are touching parts of the globe that seemed either unprofitable or unreachable. Our existing partnerships are strengthening, as well. At the center of the advancements is the Denver World Trade Center, and their crown jewel, the World Trade Day is not to be missed!”

“World Trade Day is an extremely useful event to meet and mingle with Denver’s international business community. Being a sponsor gives you a further opportunity to really have a presence in front of your peers and reach the right people. Highly recommended event for anyone doing or interested in international business.”