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Export Ready: Opportunity, Reality, Action

May 19, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (CDT)

Description

Event date/time: May 19 from 8:00am – 5:30pm (with a 4:00pm - 5:30pm Networking Happy Hour).

Location: Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), RTA Education Center, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072

This event is a collaboration led by the Madison International Trade Association (MITA) with the WI District Export Council (DEC) and Wisconsin International Credit Executives, bringing together Wisconsin exporters, service providers, and state and federal trade agencies.

The Wisconsin trade community comes together for Wisconsin World Trade Day to celebrate the vital role global commerce plays in Wisconsin’s economy, and to equip businesses with practical insights on unlocking new export opportunities and breaking into new markets.

The event features a keynote address from Jason Turner, Chief Investment Strategist for Great Lakes Advisors, a Wintrust Wealth Management company, offering a forward-looking perspective on global markets and highlighting factors impacting emerging export opportunities for Wisconsin companies seeking to expand internationally. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of where demand is growing, how global trends impact exports, and what this means for Wisconsin-made products and services.

The program will feature plenary sessions on how exporters can fast-track success opening overseas markets with key resources, and showcase real-life experiences and lessons learned from successful Wisconsin exporters, providing candid insights into challenges, strategies, and best practices for entering and succeeding in international markets.

The day continues with interactive breakout sessions focused on the practical “how-to” of exporting.  Diving into actionable steps for growing exports. Sessions will introduce the tools, programs, and resources available to support companies at every stage of their export journey.

Whether you are new to exporting or looking to scale your global presence, Wisconsin World Trade Day offers valuable knowledge, connections, and guidance to help your business compete and succeed worldwide.

Keynote Speaker

Jason Turner, Wintrust Wealth Management's Chief Investment Strategist for Great Lakes Advisors. 

Jason Turner chairs the firm’s investment committee, authors market and economic commentary, and regularly presents in the media and to professional conferences. He also leads the Multi-Asset Strategy investment team which is focused on creating risk-based portfolio solutions for both institutions and individuals.  The team has a significant expertise evaluating capital markets across the globe. He is also one of the first global recipients of the Yale School of Management- EDHEC Risk Institute, Certificate in Risk and Investment Management.

The Day's Events:

Keynote: 

Trade in Transition— Where the Opportunities are Emerging 

 Plenary Sessions:  

  •    Fast-Tracking Success in Global Markets 

              Koreen Grube, Director, US Commercial Service Wisconsin, will moderate a discussion on resources available to WI exporters, with representatives from WEDC, DATCP, SBDC, WCTC.

  •   Experienced Voices: Real-World Insights from Global Exporters

             Chris Baichoo, CEO/Executive Director, WMEP, will moderate a discussion with experienced WI exporters and their lessons learned.

Kashyap Malkan, CEO, Advasaf LLC

Gautam Malik, CEO, Gamber-Johnson LLC

Susan Kortendick, International Sales Operations Sr Mgr, Stella & Chewy's®

Breakout Sessions:

Learn how to export/import smarter: Discover the critical aspects of logistics, financial, legal, and commercial requirements of global business.  Dialogue with trade experts who will share practical knowledge and key resources successful companies utilize to grow globally.

  • Financial Considerations for Global Trade

          Bruce Glaub, Trade Acceptance Group (TAG)

  • Legal Structures Supporting Global Trade

           Dan Brink, DeWitt LLP, with Amundsen Davis LLC and Husch Blackwell LLP

  •  Logistics & Compliance - Moving Products Globally

           Sandi Siegel, M.E. Dey & Co., Inc. with LR International, OEC Group, Platinum Cargo Logistics

  • Sales & Marketing – Go to Market Planning Strategies

           Jen Pino-Gallagher, M3 Insurance & Aaron M. Zitzelsberger, WEDC, will talk with the sales and marketing export leadership from Wisconsin companies.

Networking Happy Hour sponsored by Amundsen Davis, LLC

For full Agenda of the event, click HERE.

Cost of Admission: This is an in-person only event.  Early Bird registration until May 8 is $100; Regular registration thereafter is $125. Student registration $50.


Thank you to our headline sponsors:

 

Thank you to our supporting sponsors:

WMEP Manufacturing Solutions    E.M. Wasylik Associates   Translation Services LTD  

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MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors:  M.E. Dey & Co., Inc.,  Kroll,  OEC Group, WEDC, FTI Consulting and Star7.    

Time

Program 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Networking Happy Hour 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Location

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)

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Name: Ana Garic
Phone: (608) 335-3936
Email: anagaric@rocketmail.com
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