July 2024 | Newsletter

  • July 19, 2024

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AMERICAS FOOD & BEVERAGE SHOW NEARS COMPLETE SELL-OUT


The countdown is on! The 28th Annual Americas Food & Beverage Show and Conference is just 60 days away and is 97 percent sold out. Stretching across three Halls at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Show will run from September 16-18, 2024. Along with an anticipated 10,000 buyers and attendees, get ready to discover the latest food and beverage innovations! This year, the WTCM joins forces with Food & Hospitality LATAM to redefine the international food, beverage, and hospitality scene.

Explore Exhibitors and Floor Plan: CLICK HERE
Discover New Products: CLICK HERE
Attend Our Exciting Conference Sessions: CLICK HERE
See what your Registration includes: CLICK HERE
Explore our convenient hotel room blocks: Hotel Accommodations
Sponsorship & Branding Packages are still available! CLICK HERE

👉 Secure Early Bird Registration Until July 31st 👈

Our sincere gratitude to our present line-up of Sponsors:
NASDA | USDA | Morocco Foodex | Coface | Vima Foods.

WTCM Trading After Hours Returns in July


The popular WTCM networking reception, Trading After Hours, returns on July 25. We welcome our Members, prospective new Members and our business colleagues for our mid-summer gathering to join us, network and enjoy the camaraderie.
RSVP is required. Please register –>HERE<–

Cargalogistica Americas Summit 
Early Bird Registration Pricing Now Available


Registration and Sponsorship sales for the cargalogistica Americas Summit are in full swing. Join us at the W Panama in Panama City from October 15-16, 2024, for what will be the newest international cluster event for the air cargo, maritime, logistics and supply chain management sectors. Cargalogistica will examine the nuances of diversity, growth, innovations and trends shaping the future of logistics in Latin America. Cargalogistica has been created and is being brought to you by the World Trade Center Miami and Messe München.

Interested in securing a tabletop or sponsoring?

👉REGISTRATION IS OPEN👈

For more information, respond to this email
or contact Robert Hernandez at Rhernandez@wtcmiami.org
Phone: 305-710-7008

AEROSPACE DEFENSE AMERICAS To Debut in February 2025


🪐 A new venture developed by the World Trade Center Miami, Aerospace Defense Americas aims to empower the industry and explore solutions for safeguarding aerospace and defense supply chains. This three-day event features a blend of B2B meetings, an exhibition, networking, special events and discussions focused on the Americas, emphasizing supply chain resilience in the sector. This premier international gathering is inviting professionals from the aerospace, defense, security, and space sectors. In partnership with ADS, The Aerospace Alliance, and Space Florida, Aerospace Defense Americas will take place February 11-13, 2025, in Miami at the Biltmore Coral Gables and in Cape Canaveral. LEARN MORE

SAVE THE DATE! WTCM International Achievement & Hall of Fame Awards Event Scheduled for December 2024


2023 International Achievement Award and International Hall of Fame Awardees

The WTCM annual Signature Event, the International Achievement & Hall of Fame Awards has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables. In keeping with its mission to promote and enhance trade and commerce, the WTCM created this long-standing event to herald those companies, entities and individuals who share the vision to grow international business in our community. Preceding the event will be the WTCM Annual General Membership Meeting. Following the Awards Ceremony, the Holiday Reception will take place and close the evening.

Connect Globally – Prosper Locally


Become a member of the WTCM today and unlock global opportunities for you and your company. Click on the link below for information and more details.
Take a look at our enhanced online 🔎Member Directory

Let’s welcome our Newest Members 🙌
Global Ties Miami & Hialeah Chamber of Commerce


Interested in Membership?

2024 📅 Upcoming Events

Trading After Hours Networking Reception
July 25th, 2024: 5 PM
Location: World Trade Center Miami
✅To RSVP, CLICK HERE

Trading After Hours Networking Reception
August 22nd, 2024 – 5 PM
Location: World Trade Center Miami
✅Details and RSVP to Robert Hernandez at: rhernandez@wtcMiami.org

Global Trade Intelligence Series
September 5th, 2024 – 4 PM
Location: World Trade Center Miami
✅New WTCM Event – Details and RSVP to Robert Hernandez at: rhernandez@wtcMiami.org

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. Exhibit booth space is 97% SOLD OUT.
Register Today: 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

February 11-13, 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.