World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia

4 days.
500+ attendees.
116 World Trade Center businesses.
53 countries and territories represented.
200+ business delegates.

One global gathering.
Countless conversations, partnerships, and opportunities ahead.

Philadelphia welcomed the world, and the momentum continues.

We’ve officially kicked off the 2026 World Trade Centers Association Global Business Forum!

The room is here, and it’s for you. We hope you make the most of the connections and opportunities this Forum provides.

For 56 years, this Forum has represented WTCA at its best. Now, it returns to the United States for the first time in nearly 10 years during a monumental year for Philadelphia and our region.

That momentum is proof that commercial diplomacy is alive and thriving, especially in the Northeast Corridor.

Some of the speakers who helped kick off GBF include:
Welcoming remarks from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker and David L. Cohen
Keynote address from His Excellency Xie Feng, Ambassador of China to the United States
A fireside chat about legacy and leadership featuring Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Thomas Young, Rep. Jordan Harris, and Jabari Young.

We look forward to the rest of the week!