Maryland Export Day 2022

May 25, 2022

Celebrate Maryland’s Export Successes on the Global Stage

• Several VIP speakers from Federal and State Government will provide remarks
• Connect with the best international business experts in the region
• Celebrate Maryland’s Export Achievement award winners
• “Around-the-world” Networking session
• Learn how your company can go-to-market thorough various local, state, and federally supported programs for participation in tradeshows, trade missions, the USDOC Gold Key Service, and Maryland Department of Commerce grant programs

Maryland Export Day Background

The Maryland/Washington D.C. District Export Council (DEC) pursued the Export Day proclamation from Governor Hogan in 2021 to highlight the importance of exporting to the Maryland business community and its contribution to our local economy.
The DEC is made up of exporters of goods and services and export service providers appointed by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

In Person Program

Consider joining the Maryland District Export Council to celebrate Maryland’s Exporters and the Maryland Export Community.

Details:

·  Time: From 3:00pm to 5:00pm

·  Location: World Trade Center Baltimore

·  Registration Deadline: May 18th

Agenda:

2:30pm           Registration & Networking

3:00pm           Welcome 

• Dr. Kimberly Brown, Chair, MD/D.C. District Export Council

3:10pm            State of Maryland

• Signe Pringle, Deputy Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce

3:20pm             U.S. Dept of Commerce 

• Marisa Lago, Under Secretary for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce 

3:30pm              Canadian Embassy

• Heather Grant, Minister, Congressional, Public and Intergovernmental Affairs – Embassy of Canada

3:40pm              Export Awards Recognition

• Aisha Booker, Director, U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Department of Commerce
• Elonna B. Jones, Baltimore City Regional Director, Office of Senator Chris Van Hollen 
• Eddie Resende, Co-CEO, World Trade Center Institute (Invited)

4:05pm             “Around the World” Speed Networking 

(Maryland’s 2021 Top Trading Partners)

• Canada 
• China  
• France 
• Netherlands 

5:00pm              Closing Remarks

• Dr. Kimberly Brown, Chair, MD/D.C. District Export Council