Happy New Year! 
World Trade Center Miami Welcomes 2024 Board of Directors
Ariel Diaz, new WTCM Board Member
With the start of the new calendar year, the World Trade Center Miami (WTCM) welcomes its 2024 Board of Directors. New to the Board is Ariel Diaz.
Mr. Diaz is the Managing Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs for the FedEx Express Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, headquartered in Miami, Florida. Mr. Diaz is an attorney with over 19 years of experience in the transportation and logistics industry and has worked most of his career on legal and regulatory matters involving the LAC region. In addition to his role in regulatory and government affairs, Mr. Diaz also heads the Legal Compliance function for the FedEx Express LAC region.
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International Women’s Achievement Awards Luncheon Set for March 15th
The WTCM and South Florida’s international business community will be celebrating the 20th Annual International Women’s Achievement Award on March 15, 2024 at the Biltmore Coral Gables. Being honored will be five extraordinary women who understand the importance of trade for the community. This award recognizes exemplary women and their role and leadership in international business or trade, their commitment to advancing relations between our community, state and/or the U.S. & other countries as well as their role in creating and supporting jobs and fostering economic development. For Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities:
America’s Food & Beverage Show & Conference On Course For Record Attendance
With advance exhibit sales well underway, the 28th edition of the WTCM Americas Food & Beverage Show and Conference (AF&B) is set to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center on September 16-18, 2024. Speculation is already estimating a turnout of some 9,000 to 10,000 people, or a 30 percent increase over last year’s record of 7,300 attendees. Here’s what people are saying regarding this unique and highly successful international culinary event:
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For information about 2024 Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference
NEW!
Global Trade Intelligence Quarterly Series
This quarterly event will provide an overview of trade data, market trends, geopolitics, and other developments in world trade. Join us to get the insight you need and the latest data to help you navigate the shifting economic landscape. The first of the series will debut on March 20, 2024, at the WTCM at 4:00 P.M., to be followed by our Trading After Hours Reception. Great insight for your businesses, complete with optimal networking opportunities. WTCM members will receive complimentary registration. Contact Robert Hernandez at: rhernandez@wtcMiami.org
Join us in October in Panama!
Expand your network in the Americas. Join us October 15–16, 2024 in Panama for cargalogistica Americas Summit. The two-day conference will be held at the W PANAMA Hotel in Panama City. The event will serve one of the fastest growing markets in the world, which also plays a critical role in the global transportation and logistics landscape.
cargalogistica Americas Summit is a joint spin-off of Air Cargo Americas and transport logistic Americas powered by World Trade Center Miami and Messe München. Both partners are pooling their worldwide expertise connecting the multimodal key players in the Americas with a focus on the Latin American market. Interested in joining, exhibiting, or sponsoring? Get in touch today to be part of Cargalogistica Americas Summit 2024.
🤝The Value of WTCM Membership🤝
Become a member of the WTCM today and unlock global opportunities for you and your company. Click on the link below for information and more details.
MEMBER EVENT
Networking and B2B January 30 -31st
Join the Furatena Group us for networking and matchmaking featuring a curated assortment of food and beverage products.
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For more information, contact:
Jaime Moreno-Roa at jamie@facildex.com
2024 
Upcoming Events
Trading After Hours Networking Reception
January 31, 2024 – 5:30 PM
Location: World Trade Center Miami
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For more information, contact Robert Hernandez at: rhernandez@wtcMiami.org
Trading After Hours Networking Reception
February 28, 2024 – 5:30 PM
Location: World Trade Center Miami
✅To RSVP, CLICK HERE
For more information, contact Robert Hernandez at: rhernandez@wtcMiami.org
March 15th: International Women’s Day Achievement Awards Luncheon
11AM – 2PM – The Biltmore Coral Gables
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Sponsorship Opportunities are available
SAVE THE DATE
May 23nd: WORLD TRADE MONTH LUNCHEON, TABLETOP EXPO & TRADING AFTER HOURS RECEPTION
Location: The Hilton Blue Lagoon
For more info, Email Robert Hernandez at: rhernandez@wtcMiami.org
Americas Food & Beverage Show and Conference,
September 16-18, 2024
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center
Showcase your food & beverage products to a wide range of distributors and buyers from across the globe. Purchase your exhibit booth today.
For More Information: CLICK HERE
October 15-16: cargalogistica Americas Summit
October 15th -16th – W Hotel – Panama City, Panama
NEW! A two-day conference and exhibition focused on Latin America, business opportunities and best practice cases. Powered by World Trade Center Miami and Messe München.
For more information: CLICK HERE
January 21-13, 2025: Aerospace Defense Americas Summit
Location: Miami & Cape Canaveral, Florida
NEW! Join us in exploring solutions for strengthening and safeguarding aerospace and defense supply chains. To Stay Informed: CLICK HERE
