March 2024 | Newsletter

  • March 22, 2024

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WTCM Announces State of the Ports Presentation & Business Expo

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Join Us as the WTCM celebrates World Trade Month on May 23, 2024, with two events in one day! Taking place at the Hilton Blue Lagoon, we will start the day with a Tabletop Business Expo, followed by the State of the Ports Luncheon Presentations by the Directors & CEO’s of Miami International Airport and PortMiami. Following the luncheon, we will continue our Expo and networking event. Two great events, two great ways to participate! Learn about our community’s leading economic generators while promoting your business and networking.

Plus, Complimentary Event Parking.
Thank you in advance to our sponsors to-date: Ch
Presenting Sponsors – Lemartec and NV2A Group
Gold Sponsors – Miami International Airport and American Airlines

Promote Your Services!

Secure your space at our Expo
$650.00 per table includes:

  • 1-6ft skirted table
  • two chairs
  • waste basket
  • 1 Ticket to attend State of the ports Luncheon

State of the Ports Luncheon, Table Top Expo & Sponsorship info ➡️


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On March 15, WTCM and nearly 350 in attendance from South Florida’s international business community celebrated The 20th Annual International Women’s Achievement Awards at the Biltmore, Coral Gables. Congratulations to this year’s Awardees: Lorena Sandoval, Director, American Airlines Cargo, Florida, Caribbean and Latin America (FCLA) Division; Cari Cossio, District Manager at GEODIS, USA, Inc.; Mónica Vázquez, Managing Director, ABANCA USA and President of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce; Daisy Ramos-Winfield, President & CEO – Florida Export Finance Corporation; and Conchita Espinosa, Founder – Fru-Veg Marketing, Inc. Event Highlights Coming Soon

Exciting News from World Trade Center Miami!

st three weeks, our team has been globe-trotting, all the way to India and beyond, forging new partnerships and paving the way for new market opportunities.” – Alice Ancona, COO, WTCM

Amidst a packed schedule, we’ve participated in four trade/industry shows, reinforcing our commitment to global trade and connection-building. Our mission? To enhance and promote our upcoming events:

  • Americas Food & Beverage Show
  • cargalogistica Americas Summit
  • Aerospace Defense Americas 

We’re dedicated to ensuring these shows feature top-notch international programs, attendees, and exhibitors. A huge thank you to everyone who met with us – we’re excited about our future collaborations!  Let us show you where we’ve been:👉CLICK HERE TO SEE LINKEDIN POST👈

WTCM forges two new agreements: 

  • ADS Group Limited
  • World Trade Center Georgetown, Guyana

    

 

WTCM and ADS Group Limited Sign Collaborative MOU

Following the recent announcement of the launch of its new Conference & Exhibition Aerospace Defense Americas in February 2025, WTCM signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the ADS Group Limited (UK) during the Farnborough Space-Comm Expo in the UK.  The MOU agreement , signed on March 7, 2024, acknowledges ADS UK in its role in promoting leadership in the aerospace, defense, security, and space sectors. WTCM and ADS Group Limited have agreed to mutual collaboration for a constructive relationship in support of the inaugural of the Aerospace Defense Americas event in Miami and Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. Learn more about Aerospace Defense Americas: 👉READ MORE👈

WTCM and World Trade Center Georgetown, Guyana Sign MOU

With 322 World Trade Centers (WTC) in 91 countries and regions, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was recently signed between two WTC’s in the Americas, World Trade Center Miami and World Trade Center Georgetown, in Guyana. “The purpose of this MOU is to establish areas of possible collaboration to facilitate trade policy information sharing,” said Ivan Barrios, President & CEO of WTCM.  “This includes development of strategies for mutual market access for products and services, as well as, exploring opportunities for training and capacity building,” he said. All WTC’s across the globe are licensed by the World Trade Center Association which serves as an ‘international ecosystem’ of global connections, iconic properties, and integrated trade services under the umbrella of a prestigious brand.

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2024 📅 Upcoming Events

Trading After Hours Networking Reception
April 18, 2024 – 5 PM
Location: World Trade Center Miami 
✅To RSVP, CLICK HERE

May 23, 2024: State of the Ports Luncheon & World Trade Month Tabletop Expo  
Location: The Hilton Blue Lagoon 
Registration & Sponsorship, CLICK HERE

SAVE THE DATE

Americas Food & Beverage Show and Conference, 
September 16-18, 2024
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
Showcase your food & beverage products to a wide range of distributors and buyers from across the globe. Purchase your exhibit booth today.
For More Information: CLICK HERE

October 15-16, 2024: cargalogistica Americas Summit
October 15th -16th – W Hotel – Panama City, Panama
NEW! A two-day conference and exhibition focused on Latin America, business opportunities and best practice cases. Powered by World Trade Center Miami and Messe München.
For more information: CLICK HERE

January 21-13, 2025: Aerospace Defense Americas Summit
Location: Miami & Cape Canaveral,  Florida 
NEW! Join us in exploring solutions for strengthening and safeguarding aerospace and defense supply chains. To Stay Informed: CLICK HERE

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Ivan Barrios - President and CEO

Ivan Barrios

President & CEO

Ivan Barrios is the President/CEO of the World Trade Center Miami. Ivan has served in this role since January 2020.

He most recently worked as Vice President for International Trade Development & TEAM Florida missions at Enterprise Florida, Inc., the state of Florida’s official economic development agency. He managed a statewide team of trade specialists that assisted Florida companies to export their products and services overseas.

Ivan has organized 28 Governor led trade missions to 22 countries from 1999–2015 for three governors. Special projects included 3,000 one-on-one business matchmaking appointments for exporters, managing two hemispheric trade shows, producing and publishing five Florida International Trade and Services Directories, coordinating the activities of the Florida International Bankers Association and creating the Florida Trade Data Center, a first of its kind information hub for Florida exporters.

Ivan holds a position on the Board of Directors of the World Trade Centers Association, where he represents the North American region. His extensive experience includes serving as a board member for the South Florida District Export Council and the Miami-Dade County International Trade Consortium. Ivan is an alumnus of the University of Miami, where he earned his degree in Business Administration.

Alice Ancona

Chief Operating Officer
Alice Ancona has held this role since January 2020.  She is charged with boosting organizational resilience and value creation of the operations, events, strategic programing, marketing and trade shows of the World Trade Center Miami (WTCM). With over two decades of experience, she brings a wealth of expertise to her position. In addition, she is charged with creating and executing international trade programs, trade missions, economic development initiatives, advocacy efforts, and innovative revenue-generating solutions as well as providing strategic long-term planning for the organization.
Before joining WTCM, Ms. Ancona led the international endeavors of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, serving as a prominent advocate for policies that enhance international trade, logistics, and investments. Her efforts centered on removing trade barriers, expanding market access, facilitating exports, negotiating trade agreements, and strengthening Florida’s trade infrastructure. Ms. Ancona played a pivotal role in connecting Florida to the global trade arena, facilitating relationships with international stakeholders, foreign agencies, elected officials, member companies, and governmental bodies at the state and federal levels.
Prior to her work at the Florida Chamber, Ms. Ancona spearheaded the governmental affairs division at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. In this capacity, she directed policy agendas on a diverse range of issues, including trade, infrastructure investment, transportation, and workforce development. Her accomplishments include leading successful campaigns for the passage of crucial trade agreements, such as the Colombia FTA, DR-CAFTA, Panama FTA, Chile FTA, and KORUS. She also contributed to efforts to secure the Free Trade Areas of the Americas.
Ms. Ancona’s contributions extend beyond her professional roles.  She is a recognized thought leader and speaker at industry conferences, providing insights on global market dynamics, trade policy, and cross-border strategies. She has actively participated in various steering committees for Florida’s transportation planning initiatives and has been an active member of the Florida International Trade Partnership. Her involvement also includes serving on the Board of the Miami Dade County International Trade Consortium. Her dedication and achievements have earned her recognition, including the 2014 International Women’s Day Award from World Trade Center Miami, the 2015 Person of the Year designation by the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc., and the 2016 Women of Distinction Award from the Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce.