Louisiana International Trade Week & Jubilee

Event Sponsors

Siemens
Louisiana Economic Development
Jones Walker
Port of South Louisiana
Union Pacific Railroad
Ochsner Health System
Adams and Reese LLP
Associated Terminals LLC
Laitram, L.L.C.
Port of New Orleans
Ports Association of Louisiana
IFFCBANO & LMICC
Kean Miller LLP
Committee of 100 for Economic Development, Inc.
Guardian Labs
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co.
Meltz Communications
Petrotech, Inc.
Shell Oil Company
The Kearney Companies, Inc.
Regions Bank
Whitney Bank
Leake & Andersson
Louisiana Maritime Association (LAMA)
Xavier University of Louisiana Confucius Institute
International House Hotel
Small Business Administration
New Orleans Chamber
Baton Rouge Area Chamber

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Louisiana International Trade Week 
Sponsorship Deadline = Wednesday, October 24
Registration Deadline = Wednesday, October 31


Summary of Panels: November 5-9, 2018
Monday, Nov 5th: International House, New Orleans LA, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Navigating the International Trade Ecosystem: Know Your Resources 
  • An Introduction to the Customs Process: CBPs Role in Trade Imports, Exports and Compliance
  • Accessing Capital for Importing & Exporting
  • Lunch: Doing Business in Canada 
  • Taking Louisiana Food Culture Global 
  • Opportunities Abound: Navigating Investment Opportunities through the One Bel. One Road Initiative 
  • Meet your International Trade Resource Providers
Tuesday, Nov 6th: International House, New Orleans, LA, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Learn from the Experts: How to Expand & Succeed Overseas 
  • Scaling Overseas: Biz Insights from Specialty Food & Beverage Experts
  • Cyber: What You Need to Know About Blockchain and the International Trade of Tomorrow
  • Lunch: Tariffs and Trade Agreements in Transition (Keynote Panel) 
  • Communicating in Times of Uncertainty: Small Business Strategies
  • Communicating about Water: Creating Local and Global Water Ambassadors
  • Keynote Reception: International Trade & the Jobs of Tomorrow, Michael Hecht, GNO, Inc. 
Wednesday, Nov 7th: Various Sites/Ports, Times Vary by Tour
Louisiana International Trade & Business Site Tours 
  • VIP Boat Tour of Southwest Passage (8 am - 5 pm) SOLD OUT​
  • Tour of the Port of NOLA & Michoud Assembly Facility/NASA Research Center (10 am - 4:15 pm) SOLD OUT
  • Tour of the Port of South Louisiana & New Orleans Public Belt Railroad  (9 am - 4 pm)​ ONE SEAT LEFT
  • Luncheon at the Governor's Mansion (11:30 am - 2 pm) SOLD OUT
*Lunch and transportation included in each tour. Registration required. Email mmccormack@wtcno.org with questions. 
 
Thurs, Nov 8th: Capitol Park Event Center, 702 River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Day of Dialogue with Moderated Panels 
  • P3 (Public Private Partnerships) Dialogue 
  • Legacy Industries Re-Invented: Innovations in Energy and Chemicals
  • Amplifying Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Louisiana
  • Roundtable Dialogue with EDA 
Friday, Nov 9th: Harrah's Casino Theatre, New Orleans, LA, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Louisiana International Trade Week Jubilee 
  • Registration and Networking 
  • The Honorable U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy Keynote 
  • Presentation of Eugene J. Schreiber Award Recipient: Don Pierson, Secretary of Louisiana Economic Development
  • Dancing, Networking and Celebration
  • Entertainment Provided by the Cha Wa Band 
 
*10 NASBITE CEU credits recognized for attending Trade Week

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Date and Time

Monday Nov 5, 2018 Friday Nov 9, 2018

November 5 & 6, 2018: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
November 7, 2018: Site Tour Times Vary
November 8, 2018: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 9, 2018: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

​November 5 & 6, 2018: The International House Hotel (220 Camp St., New Orleans LA)
November 7, 2018: Site Tours 
November 8, 2018: Capitol Park Event Center (702 River Road, Baton Rouge, LA)
November 9, 2018: Harrah's Hotel Theater (8 Canal St., New Orleans, LA)

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