World Trade Week Southern California
Join us in celebrating the 100th Annual
WORLD TRADE WEEK CONFERENCE
A century of global partnership, innovation and prosperity.
Built to Endure: A Century of Resilience in the Los Angeles Region
Join leaders from the Ports, Airports, and the City of Los Angeles for a candid conversation on how this region has navigated crises and opportunities for over a century. This panel will share lessons from economic downturns, natural disasters, global trade disruptions, and infrastructure strain. You'll walk away with a sharper understanding of how systems adapt under pressure, what decisions matter most during moments of uncertainty, and how today’s leaders can prepare for the future of global trade.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
JW Marriott Los Angeles
L.A. Live
For more information Please contact, [email protected].
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
PETER TIRSCHWELLVice President, Journal of Commerce Chairman, TPM
S&P Global Market Intelligence
As we mark the centennial of World Trade Week, we’re proud to welcome Peter Tirschwell, who brings unmatched insight into the forces reshaping international trade at a pivotal moment for the global economy. Join us for a timely conversation as he shares perspectives from his work at the Journal of Commerce and the TPM conference, trends shaping global markets, and what they mean for Los Angeles and your business right now.
OUR PANELISTS
MODERATOR
DR. JESSICA ROBINSONProfessor of Supply Chain Management
California State University, Long Beach
JOHN ACKERMAN
Chief Executive Officer
Los Angeles World Airports
DR. NOEL HACEGABA
Chief Executive Officer
Port of Long Beach
GENE SEROKA
Executive Director
Port of Los Angeles
DILPREET SIDHU
Deputy Mayor of International Affairs
City of Los Angeles
2026 WORLD TRADE WEEK AWARD HONOREES
Stanley T. Olafson Award
For long-term contributions to expand global trade opportunities in Southern California.
JULIE ANNE HENNESSY
Director Los Angeles West US and Foreign Commercial Service
Port of Long Beach
Bob Kleist Leadership Award
For leadership in the development of global trade in Southern California.
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union
(ILWU)
SPONSORED BY
PRESENTING
GOLD
BRONZE
A.N. Deringer, Inc. • Bank of America • California State University, Long Beach • Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp.
• FCL Logistics / Price Transfer Inc. • Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger • Majestic Realty Co. • Pacific Harbor Line • Stroth & Associates
AS OF 05.14.26
Past World Trade Week Conferences
World Trade Week Video Gallery Archive
View videos from past World Trade Week Kickoff Conferences, including internationally renowned, high-level speakers.