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SUMMARY:World Trade Day 2026: Kentucky's Global Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:As the Commonwealth's leading forum for international commerce\, this summit features a dedicated International Trade Expo and B2B Matchmaking program. These sessions are specifically engineered to facilitate direct engagement between foreign trade offices and Kentucky's executive leadership\, fostering new avenues for bilateral trade and investment.\n\n\n\nStrategic Access & Benefits\n\n\n	\n	Targeted B2B Matchmaking: Facilitated one-on-one consultations with Kentucky enterprises seeking international expansion\, joint ventures\, and resilient supply chain partnerships.\n	\n	\n	VIP Reception: An exclusive venue for diplomatic heads of mission\, commercial attach s\, and trade commissioners to engage with state economic officials.\n	\n	\n	World Trade Day Luncheon & MLC Award: High-level executive briefings regarding global trade trends\, regional economic shifts\, and the 2026 trade outlook.\n\n	 \n	\n\n\nRepresentation & Inquiry\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in becoming a sponsor please email Omar Ayyash at president@wtcky.org \n\n\n\nThe World Trade Center Kentucky is available to assist in profiling specific international markets to maximize economic impact for your delegation.\n\n \n\nForeign Trade Offices\, Commercial Attach s\, and Embassies interested in official representation or delegation registration are invited to contact our protocol team at events@wtcky.org or register using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/260324991469062\n\n\n\n\n\n The Martha Layne Collins Excellence in Trade Award\n\n\n\nThe Martha Layne Collins Excellence in Trade Award honors Kentucky companies that are experiencing exceptional growth and success in trade while recognizing their tremendous impact of exports on our region's economy.  \n\n \n\nPut your business in the spotlight! Having a presence at the Martha Layne Collins Award Ceremony identifies your business as a subject matter expert leader to companies across the region. Gain respect and credibility by standing out in front of those seeking to grow their business. \n\n\n\nNominate a company that has shown growth and excellence in trade here! Once you have downloaded and completed the form please email it to Omar Ayyash at president@wtcky.org
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="color:#333333\;">As the Commonwealth&rsquo\;s leading forum for international commerce\, this summit features a dedicated International Trade Expo and B2B Matchmaking&nbsp\;program. These sessions are specifically engineered to facilitate direct engagement between foreign trade offices and Kentucky&rsquo\;s executive leadership\, fostering new avenues for bilateral trade and investment.</span></span></span></div>\n\n<div><br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="color:#333333\;"><strong>Strategic Access &amp\; Benefits</strong></span></span></span></div>\n\n<ul data-path-to-node="6">\n	<li>\n	<div role="presentation"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="color:#333333\;">Targeted B2B Matchmaking:&nbsp\;Facilitated one-on-one consultations with Kentucky enterprises seeking international expansion\, joint ventures\, and resilient supply chain partnerships.</span></span></span></div>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<div role="presentation"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="color:#333333\;">VIP Reception:&nbsp\;An exclusive venue for diplomatic heads of mission\, commercial attach&eacute\;s\, and trade commissioners to engage with state economic officials.</span></span></span></div>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<div role="presentation"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="color:#333333\;">World Trade Day Luncheon &amp\; MLC Award:&nbsp\;High-level executive briefings regarding global trade trends\, regional economic shifts\, and the 2026 trade outlook.</span></span></span></div>\n\n	<div role="presentation">&nbsp\;</div>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<div><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="color:#333333\;"><strong>Representation &amp\; Inquiry</strong><br />\n<br />\nIf you are interested in becoming a sponsor please email Omar Ayyash at </span><strong><a href="mailto:president@wtcky.org?subject=World%20Trade%20Day%202026%20Sponsorship%20"><span style="color:#0066cc\;">president@wtcky.org&nbsp\;</span></a></strong><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#333333\;">The World Trade Center Kentucky is available to assist in profiling specific international markets to maximize economic impact for your delegation.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="color:#333333\;">Foreign Trade Offices\, Commercial Attach&eacute\;s\, and Embassies&nbsp\;interested in official representation or delegation registration are invited to contact our protocol team at&nbsp\;</span><strong><a href="mailto:events@wtcky.org"><span style="color:#0066cc\;">events@wtcky.org</span></a></strong><span style="color:#333333\;">&nbsp\;or register using the following link:&nbsp\;</span><strong><a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" data-outlook-id="04acca8f-1e55-423e-bc04-269308d00d85" href="https://form.jotform.com/260324991469062" id="OWA8d380544-d06c-084a-9210-cb7da98d1231" title="https://form.jotform.com/260324991469062"><span style="color:#0066cc\;">https://form.jotform.com/260324991469062</span></a></strong><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<strong>&#8203\;The Martha Layne Collins Excellence in Trade&nbsp\;Award</strong><br />\n<br />\nThe Martha Layne Collins Excellence in Trade&nbsp\;Award honors Kentucky companies that are experiencing exceptional growth and success in trade while recognizing their tremendous impact of exports on our region&#39\;s economy. &nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div><span style="text-align: center\;"><font face="arial" size="3">Put your business in the spotlight! Having a presence at the Martha Layne Collins Award Ceremony&nbsp\;identifies your business as a subject matter expert leader to companies across the region. Gain respect and credibility by standing out in front of those seeking to grow their business.&nbsp\;</font><br />\n<br />\n<font face="arial" size="3">Nominate a company that has shown growth and excellence in trade <strong><a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/9258/File/pfd_links/mlc_nomination.pdf"><span style="color:#0066cc\;">here</span></a></strong>! Once you have downloaded and completed the form please email it to Omar Ayyash at <strong><a href="mailto:president@wtcky.org?subject=MLC%20Nomination%20"><span style="color:#0066cc\;">president@wtcky.org</span></a></strong></font></span></div>\n
LOCATION:Marriott Louisville East Special group rate of $169/night last day to book August 4\, 2026 Book your group rate for World Trade Day + International Trade Expo Guests may also call central reservations at (888) 236-2427. Reservationists can locate the group block for Marriott Louisville East under "World Trade Day."
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