Please join Ambassador Rosemary Banks, President Yuri Unno,members of the WIIT Board of Directors along with key invitees from the diplomatic corps for a networking reception celebrating International Women’s Day.
Thursday, March 5 Sponsorship opportunities are 6:00pm - 8:00pm available! For more information, please email info@wiit.org
We're looking for someone passionate about trade and education to volunteer as Chair of the WIIT Trust! This position provides a great opportunity to collaborate with WIIT, lead your own committee, and build leadership skills. You will be responsible for driving initiatives to grant scholarships to women studying international trade.
Do you have a desire to give back? Here’s your chance to be involved and give back directly to the future of women in international trade! Send your resume and a cover letter to info@wiit.org to volunteer.
Do you know the perfect woman for this job? Please pass this opportunity along to others who may be interested!
February 20, 2020 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Elevate your Personal Brand! Career advice on creating your best professional headshot and cultivating effective networking skills
The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) invites you to a Career Talk on how to create, enhance and leverage your personal brand for effective professional networking results. The event will feature professional headshot photographer Lisa Damico who will describe “How Your Headshot Can Be Your Secret Weapon”. Learn from Ms. Damico how to evaluate if your current headshot is helping or hurting your career, how to best prepare for a professional headshot session, and how to end up with a headshot you love—whether you are naturally photogenic or not! She’ll share practical tips and takeaways on leveraging your headshot to elevate your personal brand, influence how others perceive you, and create new opportunities.
The session will be followed by advice from Yuri Unno, Andrea Durkin and Lisa Schroeter on effective networking strategies and tips for leveraging your personal brand within your professional network and for future employment opportunities.
Featuring:
Ambassador Lisa Damico, Owner and Photographer, Lisa Damico Portraits
Yuri Unno, Director for International Trade Policy, Toyota and Current WIIT President
Andrea Durkin, Principal of Sparkplug, LLC, and the Editor-in-Chief of TradeVistas and In-Coming WIIT President
Lisa Schroeter, Global Director of Trade and Investment Policy for Dow, Immediate Past WIIT President
Note: The presentations will be followed by a wine/cheese networking reception
February 24, 2020 | 4:00pm - 6:30pm
The Art of Trade Diplomacy with Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke
U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro
The Association of Women in International Trade‘s (WIIT) roundtable discussion with Ambassador Judy Reinke to hear the Ambassador’s insights and career experience. Join us for a lively conversation on leadership, diplomacy and rising through the ranks of government.
In addition, WIIT will be proud to deliver Judy’s in person, well-deserved WIIT Lifetime Leadership Award
Ambassador Judy Rising Reinke, U.S. Ambassador to Montenegro
Where:
Toyota
325 7th St. NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004
Nearest Metros: Gallery Place, Navy Archives
Pricing:
Members: Free
Non-members: $25
February 25, 2020 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
WTO Digital Trade Negotiations
The WTO commenced negotiations of a plurilateral agreement on digital trade last year. This was prompted by exponential growth of electronic commerce, creating the need to develop global rules on digital trade. Following a WTO General Council meeting in December 2019, the negotiations are set to continue this month, through the Twelfth WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) taking place this June. Please join the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) for a discussion with negotiators and business experts following the first round of negotiations this year.
Featuring:
Sam duPont, Director of ICT Services & Digital Trade, USTR
Sahra English, Vice President, Global Public Policy, Mastercard
Hera Abbasi, Government and Regulatory Affairs Executive, IBM
Moderator:
Eva Hampl, Senior Director, Investment, Trade and Financial Services, USCIB
Where:
TBD
Pricing:
Members: Free
Non-members: $25
February 26, 2020 | 8:00am - 6:00pm
5th Networking Forum on Women Leaders in Defense & Aerospace Law & Compliance, Presented by ACI and WIIT
This conference will provide a forum for women in the defense & aerospace legal and compliance community to discuss professional opportunities as to foster communication between like-minded individuals about the key legal, compliance, regulatory, and enforcement developments to impact the defense and aerospace industry in the past year.
Unlike other events, this agenda has been developed based on discussions with industry professionals and is designed to share real world experiences and lessons learned for leadership, advancement and success.
Featuring:
Donna M. Shafer, Associate Center Director, NASA Johnson Space Center
Where:
Washington Plaza Hotel
10 Thomas Cir NW
Washington, DC 20005
Nearest Metros: McPherson Square (orange & blue lines), Farragut North (red line)
Note: WIIT Members can save 10% with registration code: D10-101-101CX02
February 27, 2020 | 8:30am - 10:30am
Breakfast with The Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council
The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) and US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) invite you to a roundtable discussion with a delegation from the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council (VWEC), an association established under the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to support the rights, capacity building, and trade, investment and technology development for women entrepreneurs. The delegation, which includes business leaders from the textile, fashion, trade, agriculture, cosmetics, pharmacy and other sectors, are keen to engage with American stakeholders across all sectors to introduce their businesses, discuss the goals of VWEC, and share insights and experiences on the topics of women economic empowerment, women in trade, women’s leadership and other topics.
Featuring:
Ha Kim Ngoc, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the United States of America
Nguyen Thi Tuyet Minh, President of the Vietnam Women Entrepreneurs Council
Elizabeth Dugan, Vice President for Operations of the US-ASEAN Business Council
Moderaor:
Yuri Unno, Director for International Trade Policy, Toyota and Current WIIT President
Where:
Toyota
325 7th St. NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004
Nearest Metro: Gallery Place (red line)
Pricing:
Members: Free
Non-members: $25
Note: Light breakfast will be served. USABC members can register at the WIIT member rate of $0 with the assigned code. To register click on “Non-Member Registration” and follow prompts. Enter code at checkout.
March 4, 2020 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mindfulness for Success with Ishan Shivanand
Please join the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) for a Mindfulness for Success session on March 4th from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. The session will be taught by Ishan Shivanand. Ishan is a performance coach who specializes in training executives in productivity enhancement strategies and mindfulness-based stress reduction modalities. Ishan’s breathing protocols will aim to help us flush out accumulated mental and emotional debris and bring in a rush of positive energy so essential to our daily lives.
The breathing protocols Ishan will teach us aims to:
Decalcify and activate the pineal gland (the seat of intuition) and expand our consciousness and awareness.
Help us make peace with our past, release unwanted memories and break self-imposed limitations.
Featuring:
Ishan Shivanand
Where:
Squire Patton Boggs
2550 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Nearest Metro: Foggy Bottom
Pricing:
Members: Free
Non-members: $25
Note: Please do not eat 30 minutes prior to the session.
March 5, 2020 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
International Women's Day Reception
The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) invites you to the International Women’s Day Reception at the Embassy of New Zealand.
Please join Ambassador Rosemary Banks, WIIT President Yuri Unno, members of the WIIT Board of Directors along with key invitees from the diplomatic corps for a networking reception celebrating International Women’s Day.
Location:
Embassy of New Zealand
37 Observatory Circle
Washington, DC 20008
Nearest Metro: Dupont Circle
Pricing:
Members: $40 until 2/21; $55 after 2/21
Non-members: $60 until 2/21; $75 after 2/21
Note: Sponsorship opportunities are available! For more information, please email info@wiit.org.
March 11, 2020 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Proposed ICTS Supply Chain Review Regime: Devising a Roadmap
A Non-CLE Program Proudly Presented by The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT), and The ABA Section of International Law (ABA SIL)
On November 26, 2019, the US Department of Commerce ("Commerce") issued a highly anticipated proposed rule with proposed regulations to implement Executive Order 13873, “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain." The executive order gives the Secretary of Commerce unprecedented authority to prevent or modify transactions involving information and communications technology and services (“ICTS”) originating in countries designated as “foreign adversaries” which pose an undue risk to critical infrastructure or the digital economy in the United States, or an unacceptable risk to US national security or the safety of United States persons. Any transaction in any industry that is ongoing as of, or was initiated on or after, May 15, 2019, can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and there is no mechanism by which a company may seek to clear transactions in advance. The proposed regulations in the current form will likely create substantial uncertainty for the U.S. and global companies that engage in ICTS transactions, potentially endangering deals.
Commerce received a significant number of public comments on the proposed rule. During this program, we will hear from a panel of speakers representing trade associations and companies that submitted comments. We will discuss the roadmap outlined in the proposed regulations, the challenges for U.S. and global companies, and the solutions presented by the speakers in their comments.
Featuring:
Maryam Cope, Director of Government Relations, Semiconductor Industry Association
Richard Sawaya, Vice President, National Foreign Trade Council
Cheryl Palmeri, Chief Trade Counsel, IBM Corporation
Patrick Lozada, Director of Global Policy, Telecommunications Industry Association
Note: Discussion will be followed by a reception at 5:00 pm. ABA members can register at the WIIT member rate of $0 with the assigned code. To register click on “Non-Member Registration” and follow prompts. Enter code at checkout.
In the News
WIIT President Elect Andrea Durkin was featured on the Trade Matters podcast from the Clayton Yeutter Institute at the University
of Nebraska. She discusses the U.S.-China Phase One deal, explaining why she believes it is an example of U.S. leadership at its best and how it may help U.S. agriculture over the long term. She also discusses the lesser-known joint effort of the U.S., EU, and Japan to tackle industrial subsidies to state-owned enterprises—a problem at the heart of the U.S.-China dispute—and highlights a trade issue that she believes should get more attention in 2020 and beyond. Listen to the full episode here.
Event Recap
Trade Talk: Perspectives From Ana M. Guevara, Deputy Assistant Secretary For U.S. Field Operations
1/3 of exports to Latin America flow through Florida and 39% of Florida exports flow to free trade partners. On Wednesday, January 29, WIIT in partnership with Florida House on Capitol Hill co-hosted a trade talk titled, “Perspectives From Ana M. Guevara, Deputy Assistant Secretary for U.S. Field Operations, US Department of Commerce.” The trade talk focused on the important role of Florida in global trade, with a emphasis on Latin America. Ms. Guevara also discussed USMCA and the importance of women owned businesses in the global economy.
UK Views on the Brexit, Trade Deal with the U.S., and Implications for Agriculture: A Roundtable with Ceri Morgan, UK Deputy Director for Global Trade
WIIT and the Washington Agricultural Roundtable hosted a well-attended panel discussion with the Ceri Morgan, UK Deputy Director for Global Trade Negotiations in the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, on January 19th at the British Embassy. Morgan provide insightful remarks on several key and timely issues. Morgan discussed the potential impacts of Brexit on the UK food and agriculture sector as the UK begins negotiations with the EU that will define the future of the relationship including through a free trade-agreement. Morgan also offered insights on the upcoming U.S.-UK trade negotiations which are expected to begin later this year. Morgan’s remarks were well timed—taking place the day after the Parliament voted to leave the EU effective January 31st. Morgan’s remarks and the following Q&A session was moderated by Archer Daniels Midland Company’s Senior Director for International Government Relations, Lorraine Riffle Hawley. Morgan was visiting the U.S. as a part of a multi-state visit designed to bolster U.S.-UK agriculture trade ties and to enhance bilateral partnership on efforts that can improve opportunities for farmers, food manufacturers and agriculture producers in both countries.
OWITCon Vancouver
OWITCon Vancouver will be May 27th-29th, 2020 in Vancouver in collaboration with Gro Your Biz. The OWIT Board meeting will be held on Saturday, May 30th in Vancouver, all members are welcome and details will follow. To purchase the full conference package please go to: https://excelerate-conference.com/shop/full-conference-package/. Once you start registering, you will be asked to provide a VALUE CODE. Just type in MEMBER, and it will automatically provide you with the special rate of $499.00 Canadian. To register for the OWITConVancouver hotel, please go here: https://excelerate-conference.com/hotel-reservation/.
Check out the newest WIIT Communique: Multitasking.
In this issue of WIIT Communiqué, we wanted to ask some of our amazing WIIT members how they "do it all" when they are super busy, especially around the holidays. Read more about how Carrie Goodge O’Brien, Evelyn M. Suarez, Barbara Weisel, and Lisa Schroeter use their unique perspectives to help them succeed when it comes to multitasking.
WIIT President Elect Andrea Durkin was featured on the Trade Matters podcast from the Clayton Yeutter Institute at the University
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