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    Welcome to Global Policy Forum - Business and Trade Organization

    The Global Policy Forum is a first-of-its-kind invite-only industry gathering where advocacy and events come together to strengthen the exhibitions and conferences sector on the global stage.

    Produced by MAD Event Management LLC, with the support of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), UFI – the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and other leading industry organizations, the Forum is dedicated to elevating the voice of our industry through meaningful dialogue.

    Why It Matters

    Advance Global Dialogue

    Strengthen Collective Resilience

    Advance Global Dialogue

    Bring together leaders from policy, business, and government to address shared challenges and shape a stronger global events ecosystem.

    Foster Collaboration

    Strengthen Collective Resilience

    Advance Global Dialogue

    Build cross-sector partnerships among industry, government, and NGOs to drive tangible, real-world impact.

    Elevate the Industry’s Voice

    Strengthen Collective Resilience

    Strengthen Collective Resilience

    Champion meaningful dialogue that ensures the exhibitions and conferences sector is represented in global decision-making.

    Strengthen Collective Resilience

    Strengthen Collective Resilience

    Strengthen Collective Resilience

    Unite the global community to create policies and partnerships that sustain growth and stability for the future of events.

    AGENDA

    This program is evolving and subject to change.

    9:00 am - Welcome & Opening Remarks

    9:15 AM - The Importance of the USMCA as a Model for Global Cooperation

    An overview of how regional trade frameworks can inform broader international collaboration.

    9:30 AM - The USMCA as a Blueprint for Sustainable Growth, Fair Trade, and Cross-Border Cooperation

    A discussion on the practical implications of the USMCA and its relevance for future global agreements.

    10:00 AM - Global Trade Landscape: Tariffs, Policy, and Direction

    An update on current trade dynamics and their impact on the business and professional events sector.

    Tommy Goodwin, Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance

    10:15 – 10:45 AM - Break

    10:45 AM - Global Impacts of Tariffs & Trade on the Events Sector

    Industry perspectives on how evolving trade policies are shaping operations, costs, and global participation.

    11:30 AM - Lunch & Roundtable Discussions

    Facilitated small-group conversations focused on shared challenges and practical insights.

    1:00 PM - American Express Global Business Travel Study Results

    Key findings and insights on global travel trends and their implications for events.

    1:15 PM - Global Standards for Global Events: The Role of ISO in the Industry

    A discussion on the role of international standards in shaping consistency, quality, and trust across markets.

    2:00 PM Conference Concludes

    Save the date: May 29, 2026

    The Army & Navy Club, 901 17th St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20006, USA

    Partners

    Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA)

    The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) is a coalition of leading professional and industry associations that comprise the unified advocacy voice of the business events industry. 

    UFI

    UFI is the global association of the world’s leading tradeshow organisers and fairground owners, as well as the major national and international exhibition associations, and selected partners of the exhibition industry. 

    For information on Global Policy Forum, please contact Martha Donato.

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