Sponsorship Opportunities

There are many opportunities to support WITA throughout the year, including sponsorships of our event series,
WITA’s Annual Dinner, and through our WITA Academy.

Please contact Ken Levinson or Diego Añez if you wish to discuss sponsorship opportunities,
at KLevinson@wita.org or DAnez@wita.org.

Sponsorship Levels

Diamond Level Sponsor –  Investment: $20,000 

• Elite table at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner
• 4 Additional Reception-only Tickets to the Annual Dinner Pre and Post Receptions
• Executive Group Membership for all employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• Two free passes to WITA Academy Virtual Intensive Trade Seminars
• Two free passes to the in-person Washington International Trade Conference
• Two free passes to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Diamond Level recognition at the Annual Dinner, and at all in-person events, promotional materials and signage
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logoed congratulatory statement to honorees featured during Annual Dinner slideshow and in printed program
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Diamond Half Table Sponsor – Investment: $12,500 

• Elite Half table (up to 5 seats) at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner & Reception
• 5 Additional Reception-only Tickets to the Annual Dinner Pre and Post Receptions
• Executive Group Membership for all employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• Two free passes to WITA Academy Virtual Intensive Trade Seminars
• One free pass to the in-person Washington International Trade Conference
• Two free passes to the in-personCongressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Diamond Level recognition at the Annual Dinner, and at all in-person events, promotional materials and signage
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logoed congratulatory statement to honorees featured during Annual Dinner slideshow and in printed program
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Platinum Level Sponsor –  Investment: $15,000

• Premier table at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner
• Executive Group Membership for all employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• One free pass to WITA Academy Virtual Intensive Trade Seminars
• One free pass to the in-person Washington International Trade Conference
• Two free passes to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Platinum Level recognition at the Annual Dinner, and at all in-person events, promotional materials and signage
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logoed congratulatory statement to honorees featured during Annual Dinner slideshow and in printed program
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Platinum Half Table Sponsor – Investment: $10,000 

• Premier Half table (up to 4 seats) at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner & Reception
• 4 Additional Reception-only Tickets to the Annual Dinner Pre and Post Receptions
• Executive Group Membership for all employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• One free pass to WITA Academy Virtual Intensive Trade Seminars
• One free pass to the in-person Washington International Trade Conference
• Two free passes to the in-personCongressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Platinum Level recognition at the Annual Dinner, and at all in-person events, promotional materials and signage
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logoed congratulatory statement to honorees featured during Annual Dinner slideshow and in printed program
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Gold Level Sponsor – Investment: $12,500

• Preferred table at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner
• Executive Group Membership for all employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• One free pass to WITA Academy Virtual Intensive Trade Seminars
• One free pass to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Gold Level recognition at the Annual Dinner
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Gold Half Table Sponsor –  Investment: $7,500

• Half table (up to 4 seats) at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner
• Large Group Membership for up to 10 employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• One free pass to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Gold Level recognition at the Annual Dinner
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Silver Level Sponsor – Investment $10,000

• Table at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner
• Large Group Membership for up to 10 employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• One free pass to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Silver Level recognition at the Annual Dinner
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Silver Half Table Sponsor – Investment $6,500

• Half table (up to 4 seats) at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner
• Large Group Membership for up to 10 employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• One free pass to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Silver Level recognition at the Annual Dinner
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website    

*Free passes not available for use at all WITA events. After free passes are used, member rates apply.

If you would need or prefer a personalized invoice, just let us know! Contact Diego Añez: danez@wita.org

Benefactor                                                   Investment: $25,000 

• Logo recognition in Summit materials and attendee packet
• Sponsor designated placement on promotional signage
• Sponsor level recognition and logo on www.WITA.org
• Logo recognition on dedicated WITA Trade and Tech Summit communications (sent to over 25,000 contacts)
• Acknowledgement in remarks at the Summit online + in-person
• Participation opportunities in plenary sessions
• List of attendees with emails
• Logo recognition on WITA Trade and Tech Summit rotational banner
• Full page ad in Summit program
• 8 Tickets to the WITA Trade and Tech Summit (valued at $3200)
• Annual Dinner Sponsorship Discount ($2500 discount)

Executive                                                     Investment: $10,000

• Logo recognition in Summit materials and attendee packet
• Sponsor designated placement on promotional signage
• Sponsor level recognition and logo on www.WITA.org
• Logo recognition on dedicated WITA Trade and Tech Summit communications (sent to over 25,000 contacts)
• Logo Recognition on WITA Trade and Tech Summit rotational banner
• Half page ad in Summit program
• 6 Tickets to the WITA Trade and Tech Summit (valued at $2400)
• Annual Dinner Sponsorship Discount ($1000 discount)

Patron                                                           Investment: $5,000

• Logo recognition in Summit materials and attendee packet
• Sponsor designated placement on promotional signage
• Sponsor level recognition and logo on www.WITA.org
• Logo Recognition on WITA Trade and Tech Summit rotational banner
• Quarter page ad in Summit program
• 4 Tickets to the WITA Trade and Tech Summit (valued at $1600)
• Annual Dinner Sponsorship Discount ($500 discount)

The Washington International Trade Conference brings together leaders in international trade from across the U.S. and around the world to explore the trade landscape and look toward the future of trade.

The year in trade policy was kicked off at our eighth annual Washington International Trade Conference on February 23 & February 24, 2026. An all-star lineup of speakers discussed the direction of trade in the year to come. The entire event was streamed live via Zoom, with an in-person luncheon to close out the Conference.

Sponsorship Levels

Series Benefactor          Investment: $25,000

• One time full series sponsorship (2025-2026)
• Benefactor recognition at all USMCA Series events and communications
• Opportunity for Benefactor signage and promotional materials at in-person events
• Unlimited free passes to all WITA USMCA series events 
• Special recognition at WITA’s Annual Awards Dinner – Washington’s biggest and most widely attended trade event of the year
• Recognition in all official WITA publications
• Participation opportunities at WITA USCMA programs 
• Cross promotion on WITA’s web social media platforms – optional
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website, event pages, invitations, and promotions

Executive Series Sponsor          Investment: $15,000

• Annual series sponsorship (12 months)
• Special recognition at all USMCA Series events and communications
• Opportunity for logo’ed contributions at our sponsor table at in-person events
• Unlimited free passes to all WITA USMCA series events 
• Recognition at WITA’s Annual Awards Dinner – Washington’s biggest and most widely attended trade event of the year
• Recognition in all official WITA USMCA publications
• Participation opportunities at WITA USCMA programs 
• Cross promotion on WITA’s web social media platforms – optional
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website, event pages, invitations, and promotions

Single Panel Sponsor          In-Person Investment: $7,500; Online Investment: $5,000

• Special Recognition at sponsored USMCA Series event and communications for the event
• Opportunity for logo’ed contributions to our sponsor table if an in-person event
• Unlimited free passes to the sponsored WITA USMCA series event
• Recognition at WITA’s Annual Awards Dinner – Washington’s biggest and most widely attended trade event of the year
• Participation opportunities at the sponsored WITA USMCA program 
• Cross promotion on WITA’s web social media platforms – optional
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website, event pages, invitations, and promotions

Please email Diego Añez at danez@wita.org or 202-312-1600 to discuss the benefits of sponsoring the whole series or individual events.

WITA International

The Washington International Trade Foundation will hold the 2025 WITA International Trade Reception during the 2025 WTO Public Forum on September 17. This prestigious event will connect trade professionals from the WITA community with their international peers attending the WTO Public Forum.

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsorship Benefits for Benefactor and Executive Sponsors:

• Visibility with government officials, diplomats, and ministry representatives at all WITA International events throughout the year
• Inclusion of your logo in WITA International materials, including digital invitations, programs, signage, and the event websites
• Exclusive invitations to all WITA Salon Dinners held throughout the year

Primary Benefactor – $25,000

• Speaking opportunity at the WITA International Trade Reception at the WTO Public Forum
• Complimentary passes for up to two (2) representatives at the WITA International Salon Dinners held during the WTO Public Forum
• Complimentary passes for up to two (2) representatives at the WITA International Salon Dinner in Brussels
• Complimentary passes for up to six (6) representatives or guests to any additional WITA International Receptions or special events held abroad
• Free attendance to for all group members to WITA International x WITA Academy Intensive Trade Seminars
• Attendance for up to two (2) representatives at DC-based Embassy and Ministry Network events

Executive – $10,000

• Complimentary pass for up to one (1) representative at the WITA International Salon Dinners held during the WTO Public Forum
• Complimentary pass for up to one (1) representative at the WITA International Salon Dinner in Brussels
• Complimentary passes for up to four (4) representatives or guests to any additional WITA International Receptions or special events held abroad
• Complimentary passes for up to two (2) representative at WITA International x WITA Academy Intensive Trade Seminars
• Attendance for up to one (1) representative at DC-based Embassy and Ministry Network events

Global Trade Leader, WITA International Trade Reception – $5,000

• Complimentary pass for one (1) representative at the WITA International Salon Dinners held during the WTO Public Forum in Geneva
• Complimentary passes for up to two (2) representatives to any additional WITA International Trade Receptions held abroad
• Recognition at all WITA International WTO and Geneva events

Please email Diego Añez at danez@wita.org or 202-312-1600 to discuss the benefits of sponsoring the whole series or individual events.

The WITA Academy

The mission of the WITA Academy™ is to make trade education and career opportunities in international trade accessible to communities in the United States and around the world, and to make the trade community itself more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

The WITA Academy works with trade leaders in businesses, law, academia, NGOs, embassies and the U.S. Government to help stakeholders, students, and others to better understand and navigate the U.S. and global trade policy apparatus.

A unique sponsorship opportunity to connect with pre-law and law school students in Washington, DC, and across the United States.

WITA’s Trade on the Hill Series are programs tailored for current congressional trade and tax staffers on Capitol Hill. Hosted by the WITA Academy, these in-person, off-the-record events offer Hill staff the opportunity to engage in candid, expert-led discussions on critical trade policy issues.

If you’re interested in being a Sponsor or Founding Benefactor, please email Diego Añez (danez@wita.org).

For more information about other WITA sponsorship opportunities, please click here.

All sponsors receive tickets to the Summit, savings on WITA/WITF Annual Dinner, and more!

For further information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Diego Añez at danez@wita.org or call 202-312-1600.

WITA, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to refuse or terminate the sponsorships of any person or company:

1) who are listed on U.S. government sanctions or watch lists, including but not limited to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, the Foreign Sanctions Evaders List, the Non-SDN Iran Sanctions Act List, the Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List, the List of Foreign Financial Institutions Subject to Correspondent Account or Payable-Through Account Sanctions, the Non-SDN Palestinian Legislative Council List, or the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List;

2) whose policies, acts or alleged acts would tend to bring WITA into disrepute; or

3) for any other reason, in WITA’s sole and absolute discretion.