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Current WTC Licensees around the World

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Countries/Regions represented through WTC Operations

About WTCA

The World Trade Centers Association stimulates trade and investment opportunities for commercial property developers, economic development agencies, and international businesses looking to connect globally and prosper locally.

Our association serves as an 'international ecosystem' of global connections, iconic properties, and integrated trade services under the umbrella of a prestigious brand.

The exclusive 'World Trade Center' and 'WTC' branded properties and trade service organizations are located in more than 90 countries and supported by 15,000 WTC professionals that deliver integrated, reciprocal resources to solve your business needs.

Learn about the benefits of becoming a WTC License Holder or a Business Member of a local WTC.

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Empower & Compete

Gain Competitive Differentiation & Advantage. Learn how the WTC Business Network can position you for success.

How We Help You

The WTCA is the only association with exclusive rights to license 'World Trade Center' and its 'WTC' brands to real estate developers, businesses and communities worldwide.

You choose us to gain competitive differentiation and advantage, and to attract investment. We choose you - our strategic partner - to grow the footprint and quality of the WTCA ecosystem.

If you are hungry to grow your business and want to set yourself apart, click below to learn how we can help you.

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Commercial Property Developer

Commercial Real Estate Developers, Investors, Owners or Financiers looking to create an iconic, multi-use property to house premier tenants active in the international marketplace and serve the local business community.

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Economic Development Agency

Organizations that promote international trade and foreign direct investment, such as an economic development agency, chamber of commerce/trade association, university, port, airport, etc.

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International Business

Businesses and corporations, ranging from small to large, looking to expand their international reach and growth.

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Join Us

JOIN US

Join our global network by becoming a Licensed World Trade Center. For candidacy consideration, please submit an Expression of Interest Form.

Should you qualify for an Application, we will contact you directly.

We look forward to beginning the journey of building a stronger network through our mutual collaboration and partnership.

Sincerely,

Your WTCA Team

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Expression Of Interest Form

The Accreditation Program provides an opportunity for WTCA Members who meet or exceed industry standards to have their facilities and services recognized internationally. It also helps the network as a whole differentiate itself and raises the profile of the WTC brand. Accreditation further strengthens the benefits of being a WTCA Member and is designed to: celebrate the WTCA champions, strengthen the brand, support Members to excel in industry standards, have Members’ facilities and services recognized internationally, create motivation for continuous improvement, reflect the diversity of service offerings from WTCA Members **NOTE: With two types of Accredited Members (Accredited and Premier Accredited) and four specializations (in Trade Development, Commercial Real Estate and Services, Business and Member Services, Conference and Exhibition Services), the WTCA Accreditation Program embodies the WTCA brand. For questions, please email accreditation@wtca.org.

Upcoming Events

The WTCA organizes international events and participates in major international tradeshows. Join the WTCA at any of the following events:

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In the News

Stay on top of market trends with the latest international news and media coverage of the WTCA and its esteemed network of WTC operations.

2024

  • APAC WTCA Members Celebrate 22nd WTCA Day - To celebrate the 22nd anniversary of WTCA Day (June 12), the WTCA Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Advisory Council (RAC) and Asia Pacific Regional Office (APRO) hosted the “2024 WTCA Day Celebration Special – Asia Pacific: Industrial Park Development and WTC Network” webinar on J... more

  • GenAI Tools for Workplace Productivity - World Trade Center Chennai organized a workshop at the Holliday Inn Hotel on OMR in Chennai. The workshop was titled "Generative AI Tools to Accelerate Your Workplace" and was led by Krishna Kumar, CEO of GreenPepper.  It aimed to explore how Generative Artificial Intelligenc... more

  • Emerging Trends in Enterprise Valuation - World Trade Center Kochi, in partnership with KPMG as our "Knowledge Partner," successfully hosted a webinar focusing on the theme "Changing Trends in Enterprise Valuation & Financial Reporting.” Below esteemed speakers shared valuable perspectives during the webinar: Key... more

  • Doing Business in India - The first episode in the Indo-French trade series discussed about "Doing Business in India". It brought together experts and participants from India and France. This event was organized by the WTC Bengaluru in collaboration with the knowledge partner “ASA / Bakertilly” and Fra... more

  • WTC Navi Mumbai Special Session on Pennsylvania - WTC Navi Mumbai organized a Special Session on the theme "Pennsylvania State (USA): FDI and Trade Opportunities " on 27th June 2024 – MSMEs Day celebrated in India. The session began with a welcome address by Mr. Jayant Ghate, Advisor WTC Navi Mumbai. He provided a bri... more

  • Bassetts Ice Cream: WTCGP Member Success Story - Alex Strange doesn’t know what his great, great, great grandfather would say if he knew that Bassetts ice cream is now being sold in China, Taiwan, and South Korea. “The world was so different in 1861. To explain that our ice cream is still made in Pennsylvania and shipped to ... more

  • Meets Mr. Ken Curtis of B&B Manufacturing - In an exciting development, the World Trade Center (WTC) Shamshabad team recently met with Mr. Ken Curtis, the India Business Development Manager from B&B Manufacturing, to discuss the company's expansion plans in the Indian market. Founded in 1959, B&B Manufacturing ... more

  • Carving a brighter future for MSMEs - World MSME Day 2024 was organized on 27 June 2024 by World Trade Center Goa along with the MSME Development & Facilitation Office Goa (MSME DFO) , Goa State Industries Association (GSIA) EDC Ltd ( Government of Goa) and Goa Technology Association (GTA) Ms. Swetika Sa... more

  • GROWING THE PH AGRICULTURAL SECTOR - Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (center) underscored the department’s commitment to grow the agricultural sector, ensure food security, and foster sustainable economic development during the 'Up Close & Personal' networking and busines... more

  • VIMF 2024 AT WTC BINH DUONG NEW CITY EXPO - VIMF 2024 – Vietnam Industrial & Manufacturing Fair took place successfully at WTC Binh Duong New City EXPO from June 19 to 21, 2024, covering 15,000 sqm with 550 booths from 450+ prominent international & domestic exhibitors. This event attracted more than 20,000 visi... more