World Trade Week NYC is an active network of more than 70 organizations in the New York metro region working together to underscore the importance of international trade, logistics and port operations to the region’s economy and to use their collective expertise to help the region’s businesses grow through international trade. World Trade Week NYC is hosted by the New York District Export Council.
The World Trade Week NYC Kick-Off Event and Keynote Address will take place Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 2 PM EDT. The keynote speaker this year will be Tony Uphoff, President and CEO of Thomas, the parent company of Thomasnet.com. The title of Mr. Uphoff’s remarks is “The Future of Manufacturing is Here. Now.” The event will also have an Introductory Message by Gina M. Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce.