Dear Readers,

Welcome to the April 2026 Issue of the WTCA Meridian™ e-newsletter. 

This month's issue focuses on sustainability in honor of Earth Day (April 22), with a feature article on tips for maintaining sustainability and future-proofing your business, and highlights of WTCA in the news. This month's issue also includes upcoming events and news from our Membership.

P.S. For this issue's CALL TO ACTION, tell us how your WTC business is celebrating World Trade Month (May). Respond by Friday, May 1 and you could be featured in our next issue! Email newsletter@wtca.org.

UPCOMING WTCA EVENTS

Check out the full WTCA Events calendar for network-wide conferences, trade shows, networking and more.

LAST CALL: 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum & Real Estate Summit

📆 Dates: April 19-22, 2026

📍 Location: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown | Philadelphia, USA 

📍 Check out the agenda and confirmed speakers. And look who's attending! 

🔗 Register Here ("Virtual Attendee" ticket option now available for those unable to attend in person on Monday, April 20)

Sector Salon: Blue Economy 

📆 Date/Time: May 11, 2026 (08:00-09:00 EDT)

💡 Topic: Sustainable growth, ocean-based industries and emerging opportunities within the Blue Economy 

📍 Location: Zoom

🔗 Register Here (Open to WTCA Members and their business networks; free to attend)

Women@WTCA Community Meeting

📆 Date/Time: June 24, 2026 (09:00-10:00 EDT)

💡 Topic: International Day of Women in Diplomacy 

📍 Location: Zoom

🔗 Register Here (Open to WTCA Members only; allies welcome; free to attend)

TOP TIPS FOR MAINTAINING SUSTAINABILITY AND FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS

(5-minute read)

In a globalized economy, the sustainability and durability of one business, organization or government cannot be abstracted away from the environment it exists in. The effects of environmental, legislative and market shifts in one area of the world can have enormous effects elsewhere. 

Learn critical steps you can take to maintain and enhance organizational sustainability.

Read more >

WTCA IN THE NEWS

WTCA is making headlines! Our network is shaping conversations on trade, real estate and business across top global publications.

♻️ ET Edge Insights features a byline article from Scott Wang (Vice President, Asia Pacific, WTCA) on the integration of digital technologies with sustainable infrastructure such as clean energy systems, intelligent logistics, and data-driven operations to reduce environmental impact while improving efficiency and competitiveness. 

🌐 OECTV features an interview with Karen Gerwitz (President and CEO, WTC Denver) on how long-term business resilience depends on prioritizing supply chain strength over cost. 

🔁 Pasajero a Bordo features commentary from Thomas Young (President and CEO, WTC Greater Philadelphia) on trade relations between Mexico and the U.S. in advance of the 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF).

🎨 Supply Chain Report features an article on how commerce meets culture at the annual WTCA GBFs. The article includes commentary from WTCA Chair John E. Drew on how member organizations are increasingly recognizing the role arts and culture can play in conferences, exhibitions and trade promotion activities. 

🤝 Vietnam Law (Pháp Luât Viêtnam) features an article on the MICE industry in Vietnam and commentary from Huynh Dinh Thai Linh (CEO, WTC Binh Duong New City) on its role in enhancing Vietnam's trade resilience. The article mentions the 2026 and 2027 WTCA GBFs, hosted by WTC Greater Philadelphia and WTC Binh Duong New City, respectively. 

NOTE: All WTCA media coverage secured by WTCA's global PR teams can be found on the WTCA Resource Center here. For any inquiries, reach out to media@wtca.org.

AROUND THE WTCA NETWORK

Discover how WTCA Members are driving innovation, trade and growth across the globe.

From the announcement that the new European Union Customs Authority will be located in Lille, to a new globally-focused lunchtime learning series (launched April 8), to an upcoming conversation with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to the United States, to the 10th episode of the Discovery Series featuring WTCA's senior leadership, to the upcoming Transatlantic LNG Partnerships Forum (May 18, and to a recap of how the Government of Maharashtra is fully committed to strengthening women entrepreneurship... Read what's happening around the WTCA network.