World Trade Week New York

World Trade Week NYC 2026

World Trade Week was celebrated across the country this year the week of May 4 – 8. We celebrated World Trade Week in the New York metropolitan area by bringing together a dynamic network of partner organizations and trade professionals from across the international trade ecosystem to highlight the vital role of international trade in our regional economy.

World Trade Week NYC

Hosted by the New York District Export Council, this year’s version of World Trade Week NYC kicked off with a gathering of international trade professionals on Wednesday May 6, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the William and Anita Newman Conference Center on the 7th floor of Baruch College’s vertical campus at 151 East 25th Street.

The event was highlighted by a keynote speech by Rodrigo Bellettini, CEO of Sparx Logistics, who focused on the growing application of artificial intelligence in international trade and an interview with Tom Cook, managing director of Blue Tiger International, about the geopolitical events that are shaping the current state and future of global trade.

We also dedicated time on May 6 to celebrate the leadership and many contributions to World Trade Week over the years of Lene Skou, deputy director of Baruch College’s Weissman Center for International Business, who passed away suddenly earlier in 2026.

2026 World Trade Week Series

The May 6 event was the first in a series of 2026 World Trade Week NYC events being held throughout the year. Our next event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the New York U.S. Export Assistance Center at 290 Broadway, 30th Floor, and will feature:

A presentation of 2026 Awards for
- Innovation in Exporting
- Outstanding Achievement in Exporting
- An Export Industry Rising Star
A keynote speech by Laura Dawson, executive director of Future Borders Coalition, on the importance of U.S.– Canadian trade and a
Panel Discussion led by Ms. Dawson on the subject of U.S. – Canadian trade

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