NEW YORK, April 12, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The Association of World Trade Centers (WTCA) – an international trade organization connecting more than 320 World Trade Centers (WTC) in nearly 100 countries – will host its 2021 Annual General Meeting (AG), launching a B2B matchmaking platform based on artificial intelligence (AI).
The GA will bring together member World Trade Centers and their global trade networks comprised of leaders from companies, governments, academia, media and international organizations, reflecting the diversity of the WTCA’s global presence. Under the theme ‘The Power of Our Community’, GA 2021 promises to be a unique and engaging week-long event, demonstrating the strength of the WTCA network and providing attendees with the opportunity to learn from leading experts and to connect virtually. via a free, AI-powered matchmaking platform. This year’s weeklong event will take a 100% virtual format and will be held from Monday April 26 at Friday April 30.
“In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, now, more than ever, is an important time to strengthen our connections and collaborate in international trade,” said John E. Drew, Chairman of the WTCA Board of Directors. “As a new addition to this year’s lineup, we are integrating an AI-powered matchmaking platform for a full week of networking opportunities to effectively and virtually connect GA attendees with prospects at the GA. worldwide, at no cost to participants.
The main stage sessions will begin on April 27 with WTCA members-only programming to provide updates from the WTCA Board of Directors and senior management, as well as updates from the nine Member Advisory Councils (MACs) covering areas such as l agriculture, business clubs, conferences and exhibitions, real estate and business services. At April 28 and on the 29th, the second and third days of the GA’s main programming – which are open to all attendees – will include fireside discussions, panel discussions and presentations from leading experts to help navigate in today’s changing environment. The agenda promises spectacular programming, with Bernard Kuiten, head of external relations for the World Trade Organization (WTO); Feike Sijbesma, Honorary President of Royal DSM; Hamid Mamdouh, Board of Directors of King & Spalding LLP .; Peter De Keyzer, Founder and Managing Partner of Growth Inc .; Richard Lui, filmmaker, writer and NBC / MSNBC presenter; Roberto Rigobon, Professor of applied economics at MIT Sloan School of Management; Sharif El-Gamal, President, Founder and CEO of Soho Properties; and Suzanne Gaboury, Managing Director, Asian Development Bank Private Sector Operations Department.
Available to GA participants throughout the week from April 26 to April 30, the AI-powered matchmaking platform uses an algorithm to collect and process the individual interests of each participant in the event, providing them with the means to discover the right content, foster meaningful connections with relevant matches and achieve individual goals. The tool also has the ability to learn from participant interactions, further improving the relevance of real-time correspondence and instantly scheduling one-on-one virtual meetings. Most importantly, it is complementary, effective and efficient due to its ability to quickly find business leads to connect with around the world.
“The WTCA occupies a unique position as the only organization capable of providing business partnerships globally, in all sectors and sectors. Not only through our dynamic WTC network, but also by taking full advantage of the latest technology. Therefore, we are proud to present to our GA attendees this AI-powered tool, â€said Robin van Puyenbroeck, Executive Director of Business Development for the WTCA. “Thanks to an algorithm, participants can receive a list of their best games in seconds, which maximizes the time spent creating networking opportunities with really relevant people. We believe that new technology like this will benefit our members and improve the ability of our network to connect and facilitate commerce for our members and their business networks. ”
For more information on the WTCA 2021 General Assembly, please visit https://events.bizzabo.com/WTCAGA2021.
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Association of World Trade Centers (WTCA)
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About the Association of World Trade Centers (WTCA)
The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a network of more than 320 highly connected and mutually supporting businesses and organizations in 92 countries. As the owner of the “World Trade Center” and “WTC” marks, the WTCA grants exclusive rights to these marks for use by members in conjunction with their independent and iconic properties, facilities and commercial services. Through a strong portfolio of events, programs and resources it offers to its members, the goal of the WTCA is to help local economies thrive by encouraging and facilitating trade and investment across the world. world through member engagement. To learn more, visit www.wtca.org.
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