It's one thing to say we're good; quite another to prove it. We would like to share with you a sampling of our events over the past few years.

Click "Read More" and hold your breath! You will link to a comprehensive list of WITA's past events and speakers ...No other international trade policy forum or group in Washington can match the breadth and scope of our programming, and the consistent quality of our content--not to mention the unparalleled networking opportunities WITA offers --as we have for over 25 years.

So please take a look...and we hope you decide to join us.

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Through this series, presented through the generosity of New York Life, members are provided with unique opportunities for developing contacts within the international community. The programs act as a forum through which embassies and international organizations can promote their country's commercial prospects and showcase their legislative agendas to the Washington trade community. Top notch speakers from the Embassy and abroad address trade issues of concern to their countries and the US, and the world at large.

Next events in the Diplomatic Series are scheduled for Spring 2009.
Stay alert for upcoming details via WITA's emails and under Upcoming Events on the WITA homepage! www.wita.org

The Diplomatic Series events create a relaxed atmosphere conducive to establishing a comfortable dialogue between US and foreign business, government and trade professionals. These events have proven to be an excellent means of facilitating enduring business partnerships and establishing connections in trade circles. The Diplomatic Series events permit and encourage interaction among attendees, both before and after the formal portion of the program. This combination of atmosphere and content have made our Diplomatic Series events some of the most popular in town!

And best of all, the embassies showcase their local delicacies and drinks!

The WITA  Professional Development Series  will return in 2010!  Read below to learn about the contents of the Series in its latest incarnation in 2008.

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The WITA 2008 Professional Development Series, co-sponsored by the International Gateway at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, gives an overview of how the US Government's trade functions are organized, and how tade professionals can best understand and utilize them. The speakers are career professionals and insiders with years of direct experience.

PDS.2008 kicked off on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, with Seminar 1: Trade Policy Responsibilities in the US Government. The Kickoff event featured an overview of US government agencies involved in international trade policy matters, and the responsibilities of each.

Registration Brochure for 2008 Professional Development Series

The seminars of the PDS.2008 provide unique opportunities for participants to increase their professional knowledge base, broaden their network of contacts, explore new business opportunities, and to learn the nuts and bolts of trade policy making, US government trade promotion programs, customs laws and rules, and much more!

These professional eduction programs are a must for trade professionals new to Washington, those seeking advancement opportunities, and anyone serving the import/export community. Those completing all 9 seminars will receive a special Certificate of Achievement.

Each PDS.2008 event is a stand-alone session, or individuals can purchase the entire 9 part series to save 20%.

Full Series Rates:
WITA members: $216
WITA members who are US Government or Full time Students: $108
ALL NON-Members: $324

Individual events: Each event will stand alone as well, so registrants have the option of choosing among the topics they are most interested in.
Single event rates:
WITA Members: $30
WITA Members who are USG or full time students: $15
ALL NON-Members: $45

Events are from 4:30 to 6 PM, and include wine, cheese, and/or other refreshments.

The speakers are career professionals and insiders with years of direct experience. Speakers will be announced well in advance of each event via email and on the WITA website.

For full schedule of PDS.2008, click Read More below.

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This series of programs--WITA's bread and butter-- serves to keep members and the Washington international trade community abreast of administration policy, changes in trade rules, and foreign perspectives on US trade policy.

Featured speakers are experts from private and public sectors, and frequently offer varying points of view. Programs often include exclusive, off-the-record remarks by senior government officials. These programs provide members with vital information for decision making, broaden their knowledge of trade issues, as well as networking opportunities - there is always an opportunity for interaction both before and after WITA programs.

Registration is through the WITA website, but you can also download and fax the

blank WITA event registration form.pdf