What do tariffs, artificial intelligence, energy infrastructure, and global conflict have in common? Increasingly, they're shaping the same business decisions. Here are five insights that emerged from the 2026 Crossroads Trade Summit.

Utah exported $22.4 billion of goods in 2025, contributing $9.2 billion to the state’s gross domestic product according to a report published by Zions Bank and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

Robert Lighthizer, Mary Ng, Jesus Seade, Ian Bremmer, Peter Zeihan, Reed Hastings, and other notables keep it real with Utah business leaders.

American political scientist Ian Bremmer delivered his take on geopolitics at the Crossroads Trade Summit in Utah.

Held during World Trade Month, the two-day Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit brought together over 1,000 attendees from across industries, borders, and sectors.

The Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit, held May 7–8, 2025, brought together global decision-makers for a two-day, invite-only event co-hosted by Zions Bank and World Trade Center Utah. Explore how the press covered this dynamic event.

It’s hard to overstate the significance of Utah being chosen, for the third straight year, as the best state in the union. This achievement is a testament to the state’s leadership and to its people. The “Utah way” connotes the state’s unique culture of community, as well as its ability to tackle difficult issues with optimism, energy and the spirit of constructive compromise and relationship-building.

Held during World Trade Week, Utah’s inaugural Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit brought together over 900 participants, businesses, global leaders, and industry experts.

Utah’s international goods exports in 2023 totaled $17.4 billion, generating over $4.0 billion in earnings and 71,891 jobs, according to a report released this week by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute.

Utah, the crossroads of the world? A strong case for that title can be made.

Former heads of state and Ambassador Jeff Flake discussed migration, a global economy and Utah’s new NHL team at the “Crossroads of the World” conference.

Former President George W. Bush visited Salt Lake City today to speak at the Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit, hosted by Zions Bank and World Trade Center Utah.

A trio of former North American leaders, including President George W. Bush, in Salt Lake City to discuss trade issues.