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Nearly 300 Leaders from 36 Countries/Territories Attend World Trade Centers Association and World Trade Center Bengaluru's 54th Annual Global Business Forum

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月曜日, 3月 25, 2024

NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — and World Trade Center Bengaluru have successfully concluded the 54th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) in Bengaluru, India. The five-day event, which took place March 3-6, brought together WTCA Members, international B2B delegates and local Indian business delegates comprised of leaders in business, government, academia, media and international organizations to hear insights from chief dignitaries representing the state of Karnataka and key experts from around the world; engage in conversations on current trends across AI, agritech and real estate; and explore India's economic development. Nearly 300 attendees across 36 countries and territories, and 105 WTC businesses gathered to learn about the business opportunities in Bengaluru, Karnataka and throughout India, and to forge new global business connections. The 2024 WTCA GBF marked the meeting's debut in Bengaluru since its rebrand, further elevating WTCA's core mission, "Connecting Businesses Globally," and the highest WTCA Member turnout at the annual event since 2017.

Key Points: 
  • The association's flagship event connected leaders with international business opportunities throughout Karnataka, India
    NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — and World Trade Center Bengaluru have successfully concluded the 54th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) in Bengaluru, India.
  • Nearly 300 attendees across 36 countries and territories, and 105 WTC businesses gathered to learn about the business opportunities in Bengaluru, Karnataka and throughout India, and to forge new global business connections.
  • With the theme, "EPIC: Empowering Progress through Innovation & Collaboration," the GBF included addresses from the Hon.
  • "This year's GBF successfully united WTCA Members from around the world with local Indian businesses, underscoring our commitment to establish interconnected business networks around the world.

Nearly 300 Leaders from 36 Countries/Territories Attend World Trade Centers Association and World Trade Center Bengaluru's 54th Annual Global Business Forum

Retrieved on: 
月曜日, 3月 25, 2024

NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — and World Trade Center Bengaluru have successfully concluded the 54th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) in Bengaluru, India. The five-day event, which took place March 3-6, brought together WTCA Members, international B2B delegates and local Indian business delegates comprised of leaders in business, government, academia, media and international organizations to hear insights from chief dignitaries representing the state of Karnataka and key experts from around the world; engage in conversations on current trends across AI, agritech and real estate; and explore India's economic development. Nearly 300 attendees across 36 countries and territories, and 105 WTC businesses gathered to learn about the business opportunities in Bengaluru, Karnataka and throughout India, and to forge new global business connections. The 2024 WTCA GBF marked the meeting's debut in Bengaluru since its rebrand, further elevating WTCA's core mission, "Connecting Businesses Globally," and the highest WTCA Member turnout at the annual event since 2017.

Key Points: 
  • The association's flagship event connected leaders with international business opportunities throughout Karnataka, India
    NEW YORK, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — and World Trade Center Bengaluru have successfully concluded the 54th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) in Bengaluru, India.
  • Nearly 300 attendees across 36 countries and territories, and 105 WTC businesses gathered to learn about the business opportunities in Bengaluru, Karnataka and throughout India, and to forge new global business connections.
  • With the theme, "EPIC: Empowering Progress through Innovation & Collaboration," the GBF included addresses from the Hon.
  • "This year's GBF successfully united WTCA Members from around the world with local Indian businesses, underscoring our commitment to establish interconnected business networks around the world.

World Trade Centers Association Reveals Global Winners of 3rd Biennial Champions Awards

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火曜日, 3月 12, 2024

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — announced the winners of the 3rd Biennial Champions Awards during its 54th Annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) hosted by WTC Bengaluru in Bengaluru, India, honoring exceptional contributions from member businesses within its global network. Nominees were awarded in four key categories: local connectivity, reciprocity/network support, sustainability and innovation. Additionally, outstanding members were honored through the 'Regional Member of the Year' awards across the five regions where the WTCA is active, as well as the 'Global Member of the Year' award.

Key Points: 
  • The awards recognize exceptional contributions to the association's global network, celebrating local connectivity, reciprocity/network support, sustainability, and innovation
    NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — announced the winners of the 3rd Biennial Champions Awards during its 54th Annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) hosted by WTC Bengaluru in Bengaluru, India, honoring exceptional contributions from member businesses within its global network.
  • The Champions Awards recognize WTCA members across a global network of highly connected, mutually supporting businesses and organizations who exemplify the association's core values and mission.
  • A judging panel consisting of previous Champions Awards winners, and chairs of WTCA's Member Advisory Councils and Regional Advisory Councils selected the winners of the 10 categories.
  • "This year's winners now join an elite group of past Champions Awards winners who have set the standard for global excellence around the network.

World Trade Centers Association Reveals Global Winners of 3rd Biennial Champions Awards

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火曜日, 3月 12, 2024

NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — announced the winners of the 3rd Biennial Champions Awards during its 54th Annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) hosted by WTC Bengaluru in Bengaluru, India, honoring exceptional contributions from member businesses within its global network. Nominees were awarded in four key categories: local connectivity, reciprocity/network support, sustainability and innovation. Additionally, outstanding members were honored through the 'Regional Member of the Year' awards across the five regions where the WTCA is active, as well as the 'Global Member of the Year' award.

Key Points: 
  • The awards recognize exceptional contributions to the association's global network, celebrating local connectivity, reciprocity/network support, sustainability, and innovation
    NEW YORK, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — announced the winners of the 3rd Biennial Champions Awards during its 54th Annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) hosted by WTC Bengaluru in Bengaluru, India, honoring exceptional contributions from member businesses within its global network.
  • The Champions Awards recognize WTCA members across a global network of highly connected, mutually supporting businesses and organizations who exemplify the association's core values and mission.
  • A judging panel consisting of previous Champions Awards winners, and chairs of WTCA's Member Advisory Councils and Regional Advisory Councils selected the winners of the 10 categories.
  • "This year's winners now join an elite group of past Champions Awards winners who have set the standard for global excellence around the network.

World Trade Centers Association and World Trade Center Bengaluru to Bring Newly Rebranded Global Business Forum to India for the First Time

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月曜日, 2月 5, 2024

NEW YORK,  Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — and World Trade Center Bengaluru will host the 54th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) in Bengaluru, India from March 3-6.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — and World Trade Center Bengaluru will host the 54th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) in Bengaluru, India from March 3-6.
  • This will be the first time WTCA presents its newly rebranded Global Business Forum (formerly called the "General Assembly") in India to focus on the B2B aspect of the event.
  • The association's premier annual event will bring together WTCA Members and their global networks consisting of leaders in business, government, academia, media and international organizations — reflecting WTCA's diverse global footprint.
  • "India is experiencing rapid economic growth, coupled with a surging demand for commercial infrastructure and global business connectivity.

World Trade Centers Association and World Trade Center Bengaluru to Bring Newly Rebranded Global Business Forum to India for the First Time

Retrieved on: 
月曜日, 2月 5, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — and World Trade Center Bengaluru will host the 54th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) in Bengaluru, India from March 3-6.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) — an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries — and World Trade Center Bengaluru will host the 54th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) in Bengaluru, India from March 3-6.
  • This will be the first time WTCA presents its newly rebranded Global Business Forum (formerly called the "General Assembly") in India to focus on the B2B aspect of the event.
  • The association's premier annual event will bring together WTCA Members and their global networks consisting of leaders in business, government, academia, media and international organizations — reflecting WTCA's diverse global footprint.
  • "India is experiencing rapid economic growth, coupled with a surging demand for commercial infrastructure and global business connectivity.

Mining leaders make landmark commitments to support a nature positive future

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水曜日, 1月 17, 2024

Collaborate across value chains: Develop initiatives and partnerships that halt and reverse nature loss throughout supply and distribution chains.

Key Points: 
  • Collaborate across value chains: Develop initiatives and partnerships that halt and reverse nature loss throughout supply and distribution chains.
  • Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO, ICMM announced the nature commitments at a Nature Positive Initiative event in Davos today, commenting: "The mining industry owes its very existence to nature.
  • Marco Lambertini, Convenor of the Nature Positive Initiative, said: "Today's commitment from the mining sector to contribute to a nature-positive future is welcome.
  • Action on nature is an integral part of ICMM's Mining Principles, representing our member companies' comprehensive commitment to a responsible mining and metals industry.

Mining leaders make landmark commitments to support a nature positive future

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水曜日, 1月 17, 2024

Collaborate across value chains: Develop initiatives and partnerships that halt and reverse nature loss throughout supply and distribution chains.

Key Points: 
  • Collaborate across value chains: Develop initiatives and partnerships that halt and reverse nature loss throughout supply and distribution chains.
  • Rohitesh Dhawan, President and CEO, ICMM announced the nature commitments at a Nature Positive Initiative event in Davos today, commenting: "The mining industry owes its very existence to nature.
  • Marco Lambertini, Convenor of the Nature Positive Initiative, said: "Today's commitment from the mining sector to contribute to a nature-positive future is welcome.
  • Action on nature is an integral part of ICMM's Mining Principles, representing our member companies' comprehensive commitment to a responsible mining and metals industry.

Leading CEOs call for Greater Private Sector Action on Nature and Biodiversity and a Just Transition at COP28

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月曜日, 12月 4, 2023

Those present discussed how to accelerate private sector action on nature and biodiversity and on the impediments and opportunities for business action towards a Just Energy Transition.

Key Points: 
  • Those present discussed how to accelerate private sector action on nature and biodiversity and on the impediments and opportunities for business action towards a Just Energy Transition.
  • For a liveable planet, it is imperative to cut emissions and deliver climate justice in line with the UN Secretary-General's Acceleration Agenda, whilst fulfilling the Global Biodiversity Framework .
  • The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) sets a clear path to a world living in harmony with nature by 2050, with specific expectations for business.
  • Shape business thought leadership and provide innovative solutions and guidance on critical areas linked to nature and biodiversity, such as the human rights-nature nexus.

2023 World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Member Forum in NYC Fuels Ambitious 'Road to 500' Initiative

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月曜日, 10月 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®), an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries, fueled its ambitious "Road to 500" initiative at its 2023 WTCA Member Forum, held October 15-17 in New York City. With the theme of "Drivers of Progress," this year's Member Forum focused on the unique ways WTC businesses drive progress within their local and global communities, and the Association's plans to revitalize for the future and expand its current global Membership base to 500 WTCA Members over the next decade. Through the "Road to 500" initiative, the WTCA aims to leverage its global network to illuminate the organization's value proposition, captivate global audiences and amplify its presence around the world, propelling the organization to the future. The three-day business meeting attracted more than 120 WTC businesses representing 37 countries around the world who gathered in-person and virtually to participate, a testament to the Association's commitment to innovation and revitalization.

Key Points: 
  • Under the 'Drivers of Progress' theme, the Forum showcased how WTC businesses are forging ahead to bolster economic growth on a local and global scale
    NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Trade Centers Association® (WTCA®) , an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center® (WTC®) locations in nearly 100 countries, fueled its ambitious "Road to 500" initiative at its 2023 WTCA Member Forum , held October 15-17 in New York City.
  • A true "Driver of Progress," WTC Saskatoon hosts more than 300 events annually, including the prestigious Western Canada Crop Production Show.
  • The Member Forum also marked the official countdown to the highly anticipated 54th annual WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) , which will be hosted by WTC Bengaluru on March 3-6, 2024.
  • "This is evident in the way we bring together diverse cultures, all sharing a belief in global trade and prosperity.