Michigan Business Conference Agenda
Business Beyond Borders
39th International Business Conference Agenda
Date: May 7, 2025 | Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Location: 50 Front Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI
Experts will speak at the 39th annual Michigan World Trade Week Business Conference.
This half-day in-person conference offers an executive luncheon, breakout sessions, networking, and a VIP reception.
Researve your seats today for early bird pricing - $160.
Time |
Event |
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11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Registration & Networking |
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
Luncheon |
12:30 pm - 12:40 pm |
Introductions by World Trade Week Planning Committee Chair |
12:40 pm - 1:30 pm |
Featured Luncheon Presenters |
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm |
Networking Break |
1:50 pm - 2:35pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION 1 Export 101 - Developing a Successful Export Sales Strategy With Panelists: Michael Olvera, Duperon Corporation; Gregg Wildes, DornerWorks; Rob Kukowski, Kamps Hardwoods, Moderated by Allie VanDriel, U.S. Commercial Service The AI Revolution in Global Business: How to Stay Ahead Presented by Pete Terryn & Jon Liebertz, NuWave Technology Partners. Moderated by Kendra Kuo, U.S. Commercial Service |
2:35 pm - 2:55 pm |
Networking Break |
2:55 pm - 3:40 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION 2 Unlocking Opportunities: Exporter Tools for Your Business! Presented by Dallas Hobgood, Wolverine Worldwide & Victoria Satterlee, GHSP Inc. Moderated by Sonja Johnson, Van Andel Global Trade Center, Grand Valley State University
Taking it to the People: Training and Integrating Export Compliance Practices Presented by Angela Gamalski, Honigman LLP & Matthew Fawcett, Gentherm Currency Market Outlook and Risk Management Implications for Corporates Presented by Dan Ryan, JP Morgan. Moderated by Darin Blocker, JP Morgan Chase |
Transition to Next Session |
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3:45 pm - 4:30 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION 3 Incorporating Logistics Considerations into International Sales Contracts Presented by Mark Bleckley, Van Andel Global Trade Center, Grand Valley State University The AI Revolution in Global Business: How to Stay Ahead Presented by Pete Terryn & Jon Liebertz, NuWave Technology Partners. Moderated by Kendra Kuo, U.S. Commercial Service |
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
Networking Reception |