Would you like to apply to be a speaker at this year's World Trade Day or submit topic ideas for consideration? We welcome both individual speaker proposals and topic suggestions that can help shape this year's program.

World Trade Day is the Rocky Mountain Region's premier international trade and investment conference, attracting over 700 participants from across the region and around the world. Now in its 53rd year, World Trade Day 2026 will be held in person on May 21st.

This year's theme is : A New Era in Trade - Is Globalization Changing for the Better?

We invite speakers and topic contributors to explore how global trade and investment are evolving—and what those changes mean for companies, regions, and industries navigating today’s complex global environment.  

Proposed sessions may address this year’s theme directly or focus more broadly on international trade and global business, including, (but not limited to): the impact of global trade on the Rocky Mountain Region, strategies for launching and growing a global business, risk mitigation, overcoming current global challenges, and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance transparency and efficiency in global operations.

Below are a few topics we came up with to carry out this year's theme and we encourage you to submit topic ideas too:

- New Trade Deals or Alliances
- Regional Trade's Prominence
- Technology and AI in Trade
- China's Role in the Next Era
- Highlighting New Geographic Opportunities
- Tariff Mitigating Strategies
- Trade Compliance Taking On New Complications
- The Impact of A New Era in Trade on Colorado and the Region

*WTC Denver members will receive priority in the selection process.

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE JANUARY 31ST, 2026