World Trade Center Association
The World Trade Center (WTC) Association is an international organization dedicated to promoting global trade and business. Established in 1969, the association serves as a platform to facilitate exchanges between businesses, governments, and other institutions to promote economic development. The association has over 300 members from more than 50 countries, including corporations, government entities, and educational institutions.
The World Trade Center Association’s mission is to create a united global business community that helps to expand international markets, trade, and investment. It promotes economic growth, job creation, and social progress through the development of international trade relations and investments. The association also strives to provide access to the world’s most innovative products and services.
The association connects businesses to become part of an international network of professionals in a variety of industries, offering services such as: meeting spaces, business development and training, international market study, and advice on export, import, and compliance issues. It also provides access to consulting, legal, and financial services as well as freight forwarders, financial and trade associations, national and international banks, and regulatory agencies.
The association hosts annual conventions and operates regional offices in cities all over the world. The convention and office locations offer educational activities, business development workshops, trade delegations, exhibitions, and trade seminars. The association is also involved in international trade advocacy, promoting fair and open markets globally.
The World Trade Center Association is a member of the World Bank Group and is active in several multilateral organizations, such as the World Trade Organization and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Additionally, the association serves as a partner of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the International Monetary Fund’s Global Trade Agenda.
In addition to promoting global trade, the association helps governments to build capacity for economic growth and to develop world-class business cultures. The World Trade Center Association serves as a catalyst for economic growth, providing a platform for businesses to come together and discuss future opportunities. Through its partnership with global businesses, the association promotes sustainable economic growth and the development of human capital.