World Trade & Investment Day 2025

Montana in the World Market: Agriculture, Energy, Manufacturing and Beyond

Our 2025 agenda includes morning sessions offering tactical training for Montana firms engaging in international trade followed by afternoon sessions crafted to share essential insights regarding a dynamic global trade landscape from nationally renowned speakers. We'll also honor the Montana Exporter of the Year as chosen by the Montana District Export Council and invite Consuls General from our trading partner nations to share their perspectives, meet with Montana firms, and amass more granular detail about mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities.

International trade & investment are essential to Montana’s economy— from wheat to SaaS products and everything in between, Montanans are selling their products & services around the world, importing supply chain solutions, and receiving investment from global markets. Come join us to celebrate Montana’s successes on the global stage, learn about untapped opportunities, and gather together in celebration of world trade month.

Join us on May 7th from 8:00AM to 6:30PM in Billings. For further questions, please email [email protected].

Draft Agenda Subject to Change:

MORNING SESSION- Tactical Training for Montana Firms Engaged in International Business

7:45AM | Event Check-In

8:00-8:45AM | Immigration Visa Considerations

9:00- 9:45AM | Global Regulatory Compliance 101

10:00- 11:45AM | Import & Export Best Practices: Leveraging Amazon, Shopify, and Other Platforms to Expand Your Market”

AFTERNOON SESSION- General Session

12:00 PM | Event Check-In

12:15 PM | Lunch Service Begins

12:20 PM | Welcome Remarks

12:25 PM | Montana’s Global Trade Portfolio Update

12:35 PM | Keynote Presentation: “U.S. Trade Policy and Its Impact on Montana's Diverse Manufacturing Sectors”

1:05 PM | Exporter of the Year Award & Fireside Chat

1:35 PM | “International Diplomatic Perspectives on Trade Priorities and Opportunities”

2:15 PM | Networking Break

2:30 PM | "Reaching Global Markets"

3:15 PM | “Global Sourcing: Importing and Supply Chain Strategies in Montana”

4:00 PM | “Diversifying Montana's Global Reach: Ag, Extractives, and Beyond”

4:50 PM | Closing Remarks

5:00 PM | Networking Reception

5:20 PM | Reception Opening Remarks & Introduction of Governor Gianforte

5:30 PM |Montana Governor Greg Gianforte (invited)

5:45 PM | Networking Continues

6:30 PM | Close

Host or Publisher Montana World Trade Center