2025 WCIT Trade Summit
RegisterWhy attend the Summit?
Help advance our trade agenda, including pinpointing concerns, discussing solutions, and identifying opportunities to help Northwest businesses, farmers, workers, and communities reap the benefits of expanded trade.
Who will be speaking?
There will be a mix of trade exerts, Administration officials, members of Congress, and other policymakers. The list of confirmed speakers is below.
When and where is the Summit?
Monday, March 17
10:45 AM – 5 PM
Amazon Meeting Center
2122 7th Avenue
Seattle, Washington, 98121
If you are interested in sponsoring the Summit, please contact Colleen Boetel at colleen@wcit.org.
Confirmed Speakers

Rep. Suzan DelBene
Washington's 1st Congressional District

Rep. Rick Larsen
Washington's 2nd Congressional District

Rep. Kim Schrier
Washington's 8th Congressional District

Rep. Adam Smith
Washington's 9th Congressional District

Rep. Emily Randall
Washington's 6th Congressional District

Ted Alden
Western Washington University & Foreign Policy Magazine

Joe Glauber
Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute
John Magnus
President, Trade Wins

Matt Harris
Director of Governmental Affairs, Washington State Potato Commission
Amy Nguyen
Founder, Dragonberry Produce

Clete Willems
Partner, Akin
Michelle Hennings
Executive Director, Washington Association of Wheat Growers

Brian Pomper
Partner, Akin
Not a WCIT Member yet?
Now is a great time to get involved, see what we do, and learn how you can help. Everyone is invited to the WCIT Trade Summit, so please plan to join us. If you are considering membership, purchasing your Summit registration along with an annual membership gives you two free tickets.
Learn more about the benefits of WCIT membership below. Reach out to Dan Whiting at dan@wcit.org if you have any questions about membership.
WCIT Member Benefits
Insights
WCIT is a distinguished and highly-involved network of business leaders, community leaders, elected officials and diplomats invested in advancing international trade for the Pacific Northwest. Members receive:
- Exclusive meetings and briefings on relevant trade issues
- Behind-the-scenes updates on current issues impacting trade-related businesses
- Biweekly emails summarizing trade news
- Issues-driven events that foster engagement with leading authorities on topics such as the trade war, China policy, digital trade and more. While many of the events don’t have an additional cost, WCIT members receive preferred pricing for the events that require a registration.
Advocacy
WCIT pursues pro-trade and competitiveness policies that create a better environment for job creation and economic growth in the Pacific Northwest. The key issues shaping the Washington state trade landscape include:
- Advancing regional trade priorities with China
- Increasing the competitiveness of northwest ports
- Addressing supply chain challenges
- Expanding digital trade opportunities
- Pursuing new markets for farmers and businesses
- And more
Action
WCIT fosters impactful ways for members to get involved to move the needle forward on international trade policy:
- Hosts exclusive trips to Washington, D.C. to meet with elected lawmakers and policy influencers to advocate on trade issues
- Shapes views on trade through scholarly research about the impacts on Washington’s diverse economy
- Publishes quarterly trade data via the WCIT Dashboard
- WCIT brings advocacy positions on critical issues to wide-ranging audiences through its marketing and communications platform
WCIT’s strength comes from its broad participation. Join nearly 100 other organizations to jointly grow international trade in the Pacific Northwest.