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2026

  • WITA Trade & Technology Summit - The  WITA Trade & Technology Summit  convened leaders from government and industry to examine the evolving intersection of trade, technology, national security, and geopolitics. Through fireside chats and expert panels, speakers explored digital trade frameworks, global ... more

  • 33rd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference - Continuing our long-established partnership with the  National Council on U.S.–Arab Relations (NCUSAR) , the  WTCDC  hosted the  33rd Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference on November 18. The conference convened senior officials from Arab and U.S. governments, the m... more

  • 2025 U.S.–Japan International Exchange Symposium - The WTCDC collaborated with the Japan International Transport and Tourism Institute, USA (JITTI) , to host the 2025 U.S.–Japan International Exchange Symposium . The symposium explored strategies to rebuild and strengthen international relationships in the post-pa... more

  • A Conversation with H.E. Juan Gabriel Valdes - WTCDC , in collaboration with WIPG, had the honor of hosting  His Excellency Juan Gabriel Valdés Soublette ,  Ambassador of the Republic of Chile to the United States , for a special networking reception at RRBITC. In his remarks, Ambassador Valdés Soublette... more

  • A Conversation with H.E. Jean Bosco Barege - The  WTCDC  was delighted to host  His Excellency Jean Bosco Barege, Ambassador of the Republic of Burundi , for a networking reception held in collaboration with  WIPG . Ambassador Jean Bosco Barege , a seasoned career diplomat who has led Burundian diplomat... more

  • WITA Annual Dinner - The  WTCDC  partnered with  Washington International Trade Association (WITA)  in hosting the  WITA Annual Dinner  on July 23, 2025 with over 500 guests. This year, the WITA recognized  Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO)  and  Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID)  for their valuable... more

  • Korea Innovation Summit - The WTCDC  partnered with  beSUCCESS Media Group of South Korea  in hosting their maiden Korea Innovation Convergence Summit in DC from June 18 – 19, 2025. Organized by  the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) , an entity operating within the Ministry of Scien... more

  • A Conversation with H.E. Jose Manuel Romualdez - WTCDC , in collaboration with the  Washington Intergovernmental Professional Group , had the honor of hosting  His Excellency Jose Manuel Romualdez, Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States , for a networking reception focused on advancing trade and investmen... more

  • Meet the Ambassador H.E. Alfredo Fabião Nuvunga - We had the privilege of hosting  His Excellency Alfredo Fabião Nuvunga, Ambassador of Mozambique to the United States,  for a networking reception in close collaboration with the  Washington Intergovernmental Professional Group (WIPG)  on June 30, 2025. Ambass... more

2025

  • Embassy Adoption Program 50th Anniversary - The  WTCDC partnered with  Washington Performing Arts (WPA)   and  DC Public Schools (DCPS )  to celebrate the  50th Anniversary of the   Embassy Adoption Program (EAP) — a milestone moment in global education. As part of the festivities, the  EAP hosted a Mini... more