The Global Innovation Forum of the National Foreign Trade Council organized a discussion and lunch in partnership with The University of Texas at Austin, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Partnership for a New American Economy to explore policy issues surrounding the ability of the United States to attract and retain top global talent

The Global Innovation Forum of the National Foreign Trade Council Foundation is organizing a workshop and conference focused on innovation policymaking and its role in supporting Pittsburgh innovators. This event is produced in partnership with Reed Smith LLP, the Pittsburgh Technology Council, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development.

The National Foreign Trade Council Foundation and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs organized a workshop to highlight the role of global markets in the success of American companies and workers, and determine how the United States can better compete for the global demand, investment, and talent that will ensure that America remains the world’s innovation leader in the 21st Century.

The Global Innovation Forum of the National Foreign Trade Council organized a workshop to engage businesses and senior U.S. officials in discussion about how our businesses can succeed in the global economy and lead innovation during the 21st century.

The Global Innovation Forum of the National Foreign Trade Council Foundation organized a workshop and conference in partnership with the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and the California Governor’s Office of Economic Development to elicit advice from senior business leaders to help guide innovation policy priorities.

The Global Innovation Forum of the National Foreign Trade Council organized a meeting and workshop in partnership with the Research Triangle Foundation, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions of Duke University, CED, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association to discuss the importance of international markets to the success of local innovators and the role of regional, state and federal policies in helping innovators succeed abroad.

APEC Perú 2024, Visa and Global Innovation Forum convened APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation officials, policymakers and stakeholders for a breakfast on promoting inclusive trade through digital tools and technologies for women entrepreneurs. The program featured keynote remarks from Minister Reyes, Matt Murray, Marta Prado, Gilberto Chaparro Vegas and Chantelle Stratford PSM on why women-led small and medium businesses matter and various initiatives that help small businesses access the global markets and become formal. Four exceptional women entrepreneurs, Dr. Ximena Gates Hartsock, Lucia Farfan, Trinidad Alessandrini Edwards and Rachelle Olortegui also shared their perspectives on the importance of digital payments and technologies, as well as SME formalization, in strengthening small business inclusion in the global economy and empowering women and families.