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2025 NADEC Annual Export Conference
The NADEC Annual Export Conference, held annually in Washington, D.C., brings together distinguished speakers including business leaders, high-ranking U.S. and foreign government officials, exporters, trade service providers, and trade promotion agencies.
This Conference provides space for industry peers to share expertise, proven export strategies, effective resources, and more during concurrent sessions.
Agenda:
Monday, May 13, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. at The Mayflower Hotel (Networking reception from 5:30 – 7 pm)
Tuesday, May 14, 8:30 a.m. – Morning training session and afternoon visit to The Hill
More Details:
High-Level Discussions
This signature event included high-level discussions on the latest trade policy and advocacy issues impacting exporters, including The UNITED (Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism) Act, STEP (State Trade Export Program) Reauthorization, Friendshoring with our trusted allies from the UK, Australia, Canada, and trading with our neighbors south of the border. We learned about new developments for trade opportunities with Argentina and our Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partner countries.
Roundtable Discussions
Roundtable Discussions were offered in smaller groups for more in-depth discussions on exporting with specific FTA countries, industry sector discussions included aerospace, agriculture, & manufacturing, and the impacts of key trade issues related to aluminum & steel tariffs, cyber security, export controls, and global logistics.
Supporting our local DECs is a key component of this conference. Discussions on DEC best practices were led by DECs that have been spotlighted for robust and unique programs in a roundtable format so participants could learn how they might be able to replicate these successful initiatives with their DEC.
Trade DNA Initiative
We also learned more about NADEC’s newest initiative: Trade DNA – A Trade Workforce Development Initiative. We would like to see this program implemented across the DECs in support of our export community.
Legislative Training Session
A Special Legislative Training Session was held on the second morning of the conference in preparation for meetings with Congressional Representatives on The Hill that afternoon.
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE: https://www.usaexporter.org/nadec-annual-export-conference/