World Trade Centers Association

06/12/2026

🌟 WTCA Feature Friday: World Trade Center Coimbatore 🌟

🏢 World Trade Center Coimbatore (WTC Coimbatore) is set to become a dynamic hub for international trade and business.

🌏 As part of an integrated mixed-use development, WTC Coimbatore will deliver world-class infrastructure, including Grade A office space and a comprehensive suite of trade services designed to connect local enterprises with global markets.

📈 With its strong foundation in textiles and manufacturing, Coimbatore is poised for greater international visibility. WTC Coimbatore will play a key role in elevating the region’s industrial ecosystem by fostering innovation, collaboration, and global partnerships.

For more information, contact Vineet Verma, Managing Director

📖 Explore the 2026 WTCA Member Catalog: https://issuu.com/wtca/docs/2026_wtca_member_catalog

06/12/2026

📬 You won’t want to miss the June 2026 “WTCA Day” Issue of the WTCA Meridian e-newsletter!

This edition highlights:

🌐 WTCA Day Celebrations from across the network, alongside updates on upcoming WTCA programs and regional conferences around the world.

💡 Reflections from WTCA Chair John E. Drew on the Association’s evolution and role in global trade.

📊 2nd edition of the Geopolitical Annual Trade Risk Index (GATRI), a multi-year project of the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies and the World Trade Centers Association.

🎤 Q&A with first-time attendees from the recent WTCA Global Business Forum in Philadelphia.

🎉 Member milestones and anniversaries are also recognized, showcasing the continued growth and reach of the global WTCA community.

❗ Call to Action: Join the global digital campaign celebrating WTCA Day today by showcasing how your WTC business is creating impact through trade, partnerships, and collaboration across the network. Reach out to the WTCA HQs team for the graphics and information on how to participate.

📰 Read the full June 2026 issue here: https://issuu.com/wtca/docs/wtca_meridian_e-newsletter_june_2026_issue

06/10/2026

🌊 Final Call: UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization–WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026

In honor of World Ocean Day earlier this week (June 8), we unite and rally the world to protect & restore our ocean with collaborative conservation.

Applications for the UNIDO-WTCA Blue Economy Global Call 2026 are open until next Friday, June 19 — don’t miss the opportunity to bring your Blue Economy innovation to a global stage.

We're looking for scalable, deployable Blue Economy solutions with real-world impact — especially in developing countries & Small Island Developing States.

🎯 Who should apply: MSMEs, startups, NGOs, PPPs, enterprises

🏆 Winners receive acceleration, pilot opportunities, global visibility, mentoring, matchmaking, and access to the WTCA + UNIDO networks

👉 Learn more & apply now: https://bit.ly/3Sb53kS

UNIDO ITPO Italy, created in 1987 and based in Rome, has mandate to enhance the competitiveness of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries, through the mobilization of investments as well as the transfer of technology and management skills together with capacity building act...

06/09/2026

🌎 A shift in cross-border investment sentiment is underway — and industry leaders are seeing it firsthand.

In a recent Bisnow article, André Brin, CEO of World Trade Centre Winnipeg, highlights how Canadian investors are increasingly rethinking exposure to U.S. commercial real estate amid policy uncertainty, tariffs and a growing push for diversification. 📉🏢

The result is not the end of Canada-U.S. capital flows, but a more selective and diversified approach to cross-border investment.

📰 Read more: https://bit.ly/4xy4gej

Canada-to-U.S. real estate investment volume is less than half its five-year average as Canadians pull back over President Trump's trade war and insults.

06/08/2026

📈 Today marks the launch of the second edition of the Geopolitical Annual Trade Risk Index (GATRI), a joint initiative of the Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and World Trade Centers Association.

As geopolitical uncertainty continues to reshape global trade, GATRI provides policymakers and business leaders with a data-driven way to assess how diplomatic, economic, and military developments influence international commerce. The index translates complex geopolitical dynamics into a single, accessible metric to support strategic decision-making.

🔗 Explore the new GATRI 2026 tool and learn how geopolitical risk is impacting global trade: https://gatri.app.hcss.nl/

06/08/2026

06/05/2026

🌟 WTCA Feature Friday: World Trade Center Los Angeles 🌟

🏢 World Trade Center Los Angeles (WTCLA) is a leading force in attracting foreign direct investment and connecting global business to Southern California.

🌎 As a subsidiary of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) — and the first WTC business designated as a public-benefit organization — WTCLA plays a unique role in driving international economic growth.

🤝 WTCLA supports international companies entering the U.S. market and local businesses expanding globally through trade missions, international events, business services, research and exhibition facilities. Its impact strengthens regional economic development, enhances employment opportunities and positions Los Angeles as a premier destination for global investment.

🔗 Learn more at laedc.org/business-assistance/foreign-direct-investment or contact Olivia Zhang, Assistant Program Manager, for more information.

📖 Explore the new 2026 WTCA Member Catalog: https://issuu.com/wtca/docs/2026_wtca_member_catalog

06/04/2026

⏰ Last call to register! Don’t miss out on these two events—register now!

🌐 June 8: 2026 Geopolitical Update (05:00 - 07:00 EDT / 11:00 - 13:00 CEST)

WTCA, in collaboration with The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and the World Trade Center Netherlands Alliance, will present the 2026 Geopolitical Update —this timely virtual briefing will explore the geopolitical, economic and trade dynamics shaping global business in the year ahead.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3Q4rwQ3 (Open to WTCA Members and their local networks; free to attend)

🤝 June 9: WTCA Day – Destination India (10:00 - 19:30 IST)

Hosted by World Trade Center - Pune , this is your chance to connect with global leaders, explore investment opportunities and engage with India’s fast-growing market through the WTCA network

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4vqGyOZ (Open to all WTCA Members)

06/03/2026

🎤🌏 Insights from the global stage

At the 2026 Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in Beijing, WTCA was proud to contribute to the conversation on global trade, innovation, and supply chain resilience.

In an interview with CCTV+, Ed Allison-Wright, WTCA Vice Chair-Treasurer and Director of World Trade Center Gibraltar, highlighted the importance of stability and certainty in today’s evolving global market, emphasizing the value of strong international partnerships with China.

As global industries navigate change, WTCA remains committed to fostering collaboration, connectivity and sustainable growth across its worldwide network.

📺 Watch the interview (3:02 mark): https://bit.ly/3QfkGY0

📰Read more: https://bit.ly/43bVeFH

06/02/2026

💡How can regions build more inclusive, resilient supply chains that create opportunity for businesses of all sizes?

In this latest byline article for Supply & Demand Chain Executive, Thomas Young, President and CEO of World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia (WTCGP), explores how Philadelphia is advancing equitable trade through strategic infrastructure, business support systems, innovation and global connectivity.

The piece also highlights the impact of the 2026 WTCA Global Business Forum, which was recently hosted by WTCGP in April, bringing together global leaders, SMEs and trade experts to strengthen international partnerships and expand access to global markets.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4dZunSa

Infrastructure alone does not create opportunity. Opportunity is created when those assets are paired with intentional support systems that help businesses access them.