Event date/time: November 12 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm (this is an in-person event only).
Location: WCTC – Pewaukee Campus (Anthony J. Natalizio Center, Building S, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072)
Join industry leaders, policy experts, and trade practitioners for an insightful, nonpartisan, event that delves into the latest updates from the 2024 election and their potential impacts on the US trade landscape.
This event is designed to equip Wisconsin businesses and trade professionals with critical information to navigate the evolving economic landscape shaped by the recent electoral outcomes.
Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the immediate and long-term effects of the 2024 election on the trade industry. Gain valuable insights, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on new opportunities.
Key Highlights:
Speakers
Sally Peng, Senior Managing Director of Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade practice in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, FTI Consulting
Sally Peng is a Senior Managing Director and leads the Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade practice in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region at FTI Consulting. Ms. Peng has extensive experience advising public-listed companies on complex encryption programs under U.S. laws and other Asia Pacific jurisdictions, including representing her clients in front of relevant government agencies in the APAC region and beyond. She advises many Asia-based clients regarding U.S. and other sanctions regulations, primarily focusing on pre-IPO preparation and portfolio management. Ms. Peng also works closely with her clients’ legal, procurement and logistics teams to build best-in-class compliance programs. Her industry coverage includes private equity and funds, semiconductor companies, cloud and emerging technologies, telecommunications, national defense contractors, heavy machinery and research universities.
Brian Papp, Managing Director, Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting Washington, DC Office
Brian Papp is a Managing Director in the Strategic Communications segment in FTI Consulting; he is based in Washington, D.C. and is a member of the Government Affairs practice. Mr. Papp brings more than a decade of experience on Capitol Hill to FTI Consulting, most recently serving as Staff Director on the Senate Finance Committee’s Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs & Global Competitiveness. Mr. Papp’s tenure in the Senate also included serving as a Senior Policy Advisor and Professional Staff Member on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and as a Senior Policy Advisor in Senator Thomas R. Carper’s (D-DE) personal office.
Mickeala Carter, Senior Director, Strategic Communications, FTI Consulting, Washington, DC Office
Mickeala Carter is a Senior Director in the Strategic Communications segment at FTI Consulting, and she is based in Washington, D.C. She is a member of the Government Affairs practice and brings a decade of experience working in Congress and the Executive Branch to FTI. Ms. Carter has leveraged her experience to successfully lead risk analyses for top companies, advise on legislative strategies and develop strategic plans of action for clients. Her key areas of focus include agriculture, environment, retail and consumer goods.
Panelists: Phil Spivey, CEO, Dedicated Computing, and Julie Pojar, Director of Trade Compliance, Kohler
Join us right after the program for a networking happy hour to meet fellow MITA members and local trade professionals!
AGENDA:
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Registration and Welcome Network
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Speaker Remarks and Q & A Panel Session
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Closing Remarks and Networking Happy Hour
Cost of Admission: This is an in-person only event. Early Bird registration until Nov. 1: MITA Members $40; Non-members $65; Regular (after Nov.1): MITA Members $50; Non-members $75 (after Nov. 1)
The Key-program Sponsor for the November 12 event is FTI Consulting
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MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors: M.E. Dey &Co, WEDC, OEC Group, FTI Consulting and Star7
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MITA is a Madison, Wisconsin-based organization with the simple goal to connect and provide global know-how and resources to its members. MITA provides international trade information to the organizations and individuals looking to expand their international reach. From trade agreements to export documentation to economic trends and prevailing world issues, MITA keeps its members “in the know.”
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The Madison International Trade Association (MITA) provides critical resources to EMPOWER Wisconsin manufacturers, organizations and individuals to succeed globally. Our mission is to foster a better understanding of the issues, practices, information, legislation and trends that affect and influence all aspects of global trade.
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