How does NCWTA help me stay informed, connected, and ready for what's next?
Rather than functioning as a calendar of events, this page should demonstrate that NCWTA creates year-round opportunities to understand what's changing in international business, learn from experienced practitioners, and build relationships that strengthen North Carolina's international business community.
Events & Learning
Where North Carolina's International Business Community Learns Together
International business never sleeps. Across time zones and oceans, it is always moving.
Trade policies evolve. Supply chains shift. Technology changes how business gets done. New markets emerge while familiar ones transform. Sometimes, the international trade landscape can look very different from one day to the next—requiring businesses to quickly understand what changed, what it means, and how to respond.
Keeping pace takes more than following the headlines. It takes trusted insight and conversations with people who understand how change plays out in practice.
Throughout the year, NCWTA brings together business leaders, practitioners, educators, Community Partners, and emerging professionals to build meaningful relationships, exchange practical knowledge, and explore the issues shaping international business today—and what comes next.
North Carolina's Flagship Gathering for International Business.
The NCWTA Annual Summit brings together professionals from across North Carolina to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping international business in real time.
It's where business leaders, practitioners, educators, and resource organizations come together to learn from nationally recognized speakers, exchange ideas with peers, gain access to new resources, and strengthen relationships across the statewide community.
Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives, practical insights, advice, or meaningful conversations, the Summit is where our community gathers to look ahead—together.
Featured Highlights
- Keynote presentations
- Expert panels
- Interactive discussions
- Networking experiences
- Community recognition
- Community Partner engagement
The Questions May Change. The Conversation Continues.
International business doesn't slow or pause between conferences, and neither should the learning.
Throughout the year, NCWTA creates opportunities to explore the issues affecting businesses across North Carolina—from global trends to practical day-to-day challenges.
Topics may include:
- Global trade and trade policy
- Tariffs and regulatory changes
- Supply chain resilience
- Export growth and market expansion
- Foreign direct investment
- International logistics ๏ปฟ
- Workforce and talent development
- Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
- Geopolitical developments
- Cross-cultural business
- International finance and risk
- Leadership in a global business environment
Programs take many forms, creating opportunities to learn in ways that fit different schedules and interests.
Regional Programs
Connect with professionals across North Carolina through local conversations and statewide relationships.
Educational Programs
Explore timely business issues with experienced practitioners and subject matter experts.
Webinars
Convenient online discussions that keep you informed wherever you are.
Roundtables & Townhall Discussions
Interactive conversations where participants drive the dialogue and topic, exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another.
Facility Tours & Special Experiences
See international business in action while building relationships with fellow professionals.
The Learning Doesn't End When the Event is Over
Every program inspires new ideas worth sharing.
Explore speaker insights, event highlights, practical takeaways, and educational resources that help extend the conversation beyond the room.
Join Us.
And Start the Next Conversation.
Whether you're attending your first regional program, joining a webinar, or participating in the Annual Summit, every NCWTA event is designed to help you better understand international business, connect with experienced professionals, and return to your organization with new ideas and new relationships.
We look forward to welcoming you.