Dear Readers,
SEPTEMBER 2025 TRADE SHOWS ISSUE
Welcome to the September 2025 Issue of the WTCA Meridian e-newsletter.
This month's issue focuses on trade shows, with a feature article on how the role of Conference & Exhibitions organizers is evolving from executors to experience designers, and a blog post featuring a testimonial from Pamela D. Pascual, Chairman and CEO of WTC Metro Manila, on how a WTC license fuels international convention and exhibition activity.
Lastly, this month's issue includes two articles as part of the "WTCA Member Spotlight" series on WTCA's participation at the 2025 CIFIT and CIFTIS events; a Q&A with some of our newest WTCA Members; upcoming events; and news from our Membership.
P.S. For this issue's CALL TO ACTION, share your insights on how Free Trade Zones (FTZs) benefit local communities. Respond by Wednesday, October 1 and you could be featured in our next issue! Email newsletter@wtca.org. ™
UPCOMING WTCA EVENTS
Check out the full WTCA Events calendar for network-wide conferences, trade shows, networking and more.
2025 WTCA Member Forum (100% VIRTUAL)
Dates: October 27-29, 2025
Location: Virtual
Register Here
2025 WTCA China International Import Expo (CIIE) Program
North America Best Practices Roundtable — Financial Sustainability: Diversifying Revenue
RESCHEDULED: 2025 WTCA Asia Pacific Conference
Dates:
September 19, 2025 (participant deadline); November 05-10, 2025 (CIIE held)
Location:
Shanghai, China
Mainland & Virtual
More Information
HOW
Date:
September 24, 2025
Location: Streams and Leveraging Opportunities
Virtual
Dates: November
20-22, 2025
Location: WTC
Mumbai | Mumbai, India
More Information Register Here
�� Note for all WTCA Regional Conferences: At least one free ticket is available for every WTC business located in the region, with heavily discounted tickets available for additional attendees. Limited quantities, so register early.
CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION ORGANIZERS ARE EVOLVING: FROM EVENT EXECUTORS TO EXPERIENCE DESIGNERS
(6-minute read)
Exhibitions and conferences are undergoing a fundamental transformation. While they were once viewed as transactional marketplaces where deals were made and products were showcased, they are now evolving into dynamic platforms that integrate sustainability, innovation and immersive experiences. This shift reflects the changing expectations... Read more >
(3-minute read)
Pamela D. Pascual, Chairman and CEO of WTC Metro Manila, knows what it takes to position a business at the heart of global commerce. In a recent video, she shared how acquiring a WTC license from WTCA has not only elevated WTC Metro Manila's brand, but also catalyzed its long-term economic impact on the Philippines.
Read more >
WTCA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
A series of articleswritten byWTCAteam members togive readers a glimpse into the diversity and dynamism of the global WTCA community.
WTCA PAVILLION MAKES ITS DEBUT AT THE 2025 CHINA INTERNATIONAL FAIR FOR TRADE IN SERVICES (CIFTIS)
(3-minute read)
WTCA, together with its 100+ delegates representing nearly 20 WTC businesses in the Asia Pacific region and beyond, recently presented at the leading international service trade platform — the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) held in Beijing, China from September 10–14, 2025.
Read more >
RECAP OF 2025 CIFIT
(2-minute read)
The "Gulangyu Forum: World Business Leaders Roundtable for Global Investment" was successfully held on September 7, 2025 in Xiamen during the 2025 China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT). The event was co-hosted by World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) with Xiamen Municipal Government and CCPIT Xiamen/WTC Xiamen.
Read more >
Q&A WITH WTCA's NEWEST MEMBERS
(5-minute read)
Check out this Q&A featuring a few of our newest Members to learn more about their plans for their new WTC businesses. Read on for our conversations with WTC Durban and WTC Sarajevo.
Read more >
Discover how WTCA Members are driving innovation, trade and growth across the globe.
From announcing the construction of a new WTC business; recapping a trade mission to Chile, Argentina and Uruguay; to sharing how FTAs are leverage for Vietnam's export growth; and from announcing the 16th edition of "Bulgaria in Figures®" 2025, to highlighting new collaborations between WTCA Members... Read what's happening around the WTCA network.
WELCOME NEW WTCA MEMBERS
Stay tuned foraninterviewwithournewestMembersinafutureedition of Meridian.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY ACCREDITED MEMBERS
Premier Accreditation with specializations in Commercial Real Estate & Services, and Conferences & Exhibitions
Premier Accreditation with specializations in Trade Development, Commercial Real Estate & Services, Business & Member Services, and Conferences & Exhibitions
CELEBRATING SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Join us in recognizing these milestone anniversaries across the network.
Bahrain World Trade Center — 20 years
World Trade Center Karlskrona — 15 years
World Trade Center Abidjan — 5 years
World Trade Center Málaga — 5 years
World Trade Center Future City — 1 year
World Trade Center Hinjawadi — 1 year
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