JOIN US AT OUR 19th INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONFERENCE!

MORNING BREAKFAST KEYNOTE
GLOBAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK:
Agony or Ecstasy?
presented by David Hanson
David Hanson, CEO
Fulton Financial Advisors
David Hanson is the CEO of Fulton Financial Advisors and Clermont Wealth Strategies, which he  joined in 2007. He has over 20 years of experience in investments and trust banking. Dave came to Fulton Financial Advisors following a career with SunTrust where he served in a variety of positions including Closely Held Business Analyst, Business Development Officer, Manager of Private Client Services, and Corporate Strategies, Mergers & Acquisition-related roles. 
EXCITING BREAKOUT SESSIONS!
Effective Strategies for Global Online Marketing
presented by Pete Juratovic, WebpageFX

During this session you will learn about
  • digital marketing strategies that have helped domestic and global companies grow online
  • determining which strategies make sense for your business and how to prioritize
  • understanding what potential clients are doing on your website, where exactly your leads are coming from, and which on and off line marketing tactics are producing the highest ROI
  • using a focused content marketing strategy to help your company achieve quality leads
  • some out of the box online marketing tactics to help our global clients net results
Fraud Detection and Prevention
presented by Amy Sahm, SVP and Manager, International Group at Fulton Financial Corporation, and
Cindy Wessner-Schaeffer, V.P. Fraud Risk Group Manager at Fulton Financial Corp and the FBI

Join us for a session in exploring fraud detection, regulatory requirements and understanding the foreign banking network to help you navigate challenges around risk and compliance in international payments. Also learn about  other fraud schemes, including white collar and cyber crime.

Mitigating the Risks of Global Tariff Policy Changes
presented by  Ronald Shepherd, Vice President at UPS Trade Management Services Inc., and Randy Campbell, Administrator, FTZ 147 

Potential  changes in trade policies by the U.S. and our trading partners, including tariff increases and trade agreement re-negotiations, will  impact exporters and importers and the effects will be felt throughout the supply chain. Learn about strategies for risk assessment and tools that can be used to help mitigate the effects  of trade policy change. 

GDPR: Is Your Organization Ready for the Most Important Change in Data Privacy Regulation in 20 Years?
presented by David Ross, Principal, Baker Tilly

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs the collection, processing, use and storage of personal data relating to any individual in the EU  as well as EU citizens living abroad. The regulation applies to all organizations processing and holding the personal data of these individuals, regardless of the organization's location.  GDPR becomes effective on May 25, 2018 and penalties for non-compliance are significant. Considerations include:
  • Assessing your organization's GDPR footprint
  • Do you know where your organization's GDPR-covered personal data resides and how it is used?
  • Data minimization
  • Do you practice privacy by design or by default?
  • Defining your risk threshold for GDPR
  • Are you prepared for the "right to be forgotten" and "data portability"
LUNCHEON PROGRAM
CELEBRATING EXPORT EXCELLENCE!
Featuring a Panel of Local Exporters from Berks County:

Christian Flowers 
Director of Global Sales
Adhezion Biomedical

Janet Gilbert
President
J. P. Gilbert Co., Inc 

Saskia Foley
CEO & President
RADIUS Corporation
TICKETS

Full Day Ticket:
$125 Members 
$175 Non-Members

Half Day Ticket:
$65 Members
$85 Non-Members 

Discounted rate of $45 is available for small and medium sized companies! More information on registration page.
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CONFERENCE AGENDA

8:00 AM 
Registration, Networking, Trade Exhibits
& Breakfast Buffet

8:30 AM
Welcome & Morning Keynote Presentation

9:30  AM
Breakout Sessions
A1 & A2

10:30 AM
Refreshment Break

10:45 AM 
Breakout Sessions 
B1 & B2

11:45 AM
Luncheon Registration, Pre-Luncheon Networking & Trade Exhibits

12:30 PM 
Luncheon Buffet & Panel Presentation

2:00 PM 
Dessert Reception, Networking  & Trade Exhibits

3:00 PM 
Conference Concludes