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New Zealand Ambassador Rosemary Banks joined CG Katja Ackerley and Utah business leaders for a timely discussion on trade, tariffs, and trust — and why Utah is a priority partner for New Zealand.

From energy and education to tech and trade, Australia is wide open for business — and Utah companies are ready to plug in. 

A diplomatic dialogue with one of Utah’s strongest South American partners.

Backed by strong U.S. ties and pro-business policies, Hungary offers the access, innovation, and partnerships Utah companies need to thrive in the European market. We hosted a luncheon with Consul General István Gróf and Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Eva Dorogion to turn connections into opportunities! 

We hosted a luncheon with the Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to the United States, Nicole Bintner-Bakshian.

Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, consul general, and the Industrial Development Agency visited us for lunch.

As we gear up for our trade mission with Gov. Cox to Montréal and Toronto in April, we welcomed Consul General Sylvain Fabi back to Utah for a luncheon.

Japan’s new consul general in Denver, and Akira Kajita with JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization joined us for a seminar on accessing this thriving Indo-Pacific market.

Portugal’s Ambassador to the U.S., Francisco Duarte Lopes, discussed opportunities for Utah businesses to tap into the country’s thriving industries.

Join us for a luncheon with Ambassador Sonia Guzmán of the Dominican Republic to tap into its vibrant manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture sectors.

Uzbekistan offers a dynamic market and strategic location in Central Asia. Utah business leaders joined us for breakfast with Uzbekistan’s Deputy Minister of Technology.

Peru’s pro-business policies, low entry costs, and abundant resources make it an ideal partner. Utah companies joined us on December 3 to learn more about expanding into South America.

Consul General Nazira Nurbayeva offered insights into Kazakhstan’s dynamic economy and the nation’s commitment to international partnerships.

Utah businesses connected with Austria’s economic landscape, tapping into opportunities across technology, outdoor products, and professional services.

World Trade Center Utah partnered with the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency to showcase why the Netherlands was the perfect starting point for new-to-export companies exploring their first European venture.

On November 14, industry leaders joined our Crossroads of the World luncheon with Bulgarian Ambassador Georgi Panayotov to explore opportunities for expansion in Bulgaria and Southeast Europe.

Utah business leaders connected with a Czech delegation led by Deputy Minister Jiří Kozák, gaining insights into the Czech market and exploring new partnership opportunities.

Utah businesses looking to expand into Georgia joined us for an insightful luncheon with Consul General Levan Kulijanishvili.

Utah companies considering expansion to Costa Rica joined us for a Global Gateway event with Dr. Catalina Crespo-Sancho, Ambassador of Costa Rica.

On August 12, we heard from Ambassador Al-Harith Idriss al-Harith Mohamed and gained firsthand insights into the situation in Sudan and how to best support.

Ahead of the Governor’s upcoming trade mission to South Korea and Japan, it was an honor to welcome Consul General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco Lim Jung-taek.

Utah businesses attended a Crossroads of the World lunch with Vietnamese Consul General and former Ambassador Hoang Anh Tuan.

Utah companies were able to connect with Malaysian Ambassador Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz at our Crossroads of the World lunch at Kirton McConkie.

In honor of St. David’s Day, Utah companies joined Dr. Zowie Hay, head of North America for the Welsh government, for a unique Crossroads of the World luncheon.

Utah agritech and mining companies interested in business opportunities in Mongolia are invited to join us for lunch on Tuesday, January 23 at 12 p.m.

Ahead of the Governor’s May trade mission to Canada, we are excited to welcome Canadian Consul General Sylvain Fabi.

On January 18, 2024 , we were excited to host a special luncheon with Ambassador Bergdís Ellertsdóttir, the first woman to be appointed Ambassador of Iceland to the United States.

Building on that momentum to strengthen ties with our connections in France’s Région Sud, we welcomed Utah companies to meet with President Renaud Muselier for a business luncheon.