🇺🇸Want to strengthen your presence in the US market?

The French World Trade Centers collective invites you to participate in the2026 edition of the Global Business Forum, the World Trade Centers Association's annual event dedicated to international trade, which will take place in Philadelphia from April 19 to 22, 2026.

☞ Why participate in the Global Business Forum?

• 400global economic playersexpected: leaders of international companies, start-ups, local multinationals, World Trade Centers from around the world*
• 100 nationalities represented
• 1 only place

Organized in Philadelphia by the WTC Greater Philadelphia, GBF 2026 is THE MUST-ATTEND event to boost your growth and international reach.

Take advantage of targeted B2B meetings, workshops led by international experts, and experience a unique cultural immersion in an iconic city.

*A powerful global network, the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a network of more than 300 business centers in nearly 100 countries promoting business opportunities for international companies. 

On the program:

→ Sunday, April 19, 2026 : welcome reception

→ Monday, April 20 to Wednesday, April 22, 2026:

• Conferences,
• B2B via a networking platform to establish connections with potential partners
• Site visits,
• Networking,
• Gala dinner.

With the assistance of your French WTCs in setting up B2B appointments and identifying flights and hotels.

☞ Why Philadelphia?

The sixth largest city in the United States, Philadelphia is located in the state of Pennsylvania, which ranks sixth in the economic ranking of US states. It stands out for its dynamic business environment. It is home to key sectors such as:

• the agri-food industry,
• health,
• education,
• life sciences,
• industry,
• technology and finance.

Its strategic location between the Atlantic Ocean with New York and Washington, D.C., Canada, and the Midwest makes it a key hub for the U.S. and global economy.

The first American city to be designated a World Heritage Site, Philadelphia combines historical heritage with a forward-looking vision. Its cosmopolitan population, internationally renowned universities, and growing foreign investment make it a natural gathering place for leaders and innovators from around the world.

Each year, the WTCA Global Business Forum is held in a different city, offering participating companies the opportunity to develop their business activities while discovering the local culture.

Each edition is an immersive and enriching experience.

Click below to find the prices and the entry form: 

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