Join us for the Export Expo – the state’s largest and most important export event of the year that brings together resources, training and information for the local exporting community.

The Massachusetts Export Center’s Export Expo provides a forum for exporters to connect with the wide range of export resources available in Massachusetts while learning about issues that impact their day-to-day operations.

The Export Expo is a virtual event that will include an exhibit area featuring government, non-profit and private sector service providers serving the export community. The Export Expo will feature a lineup of workshops, panel discussions and special addresses on a wide variety of export-related topics.

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This year’s Export Expo will focus on current and imminent developments in our international trade environment, including the impact of the presidential election, geopolitical landscape, policy, regulation and enforcement on global trade operations. Critical issues such as export control and economic sanctions policy, potential implementation of widespread tariffs, escalating regulatory enforcement and more will be addressed, with a focus on helping companies to remain nimble while navigating and responding to a dynamic and increasingly complex global trade environment.    Opening Speaker - Thursday, January 30 Kevin Wolf, Partner Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration (Obama Administration) Mr. Wolf will provide an update on major export control developments and trends over the past year.   Opening Speaker - Friday, January 31 Richard Ashooh, Corporate Vice President, Global Trade & Government Affairs Lam Research Corporation Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration (Trump Administration) Mr. Ashooh will discuss the outlook for export control and economic sanctions policy amid the backdrop of our geopolitical landscape and presidential transition.

Special Guest Speakers Clay Lowery Executive Vice President, Research and Policy The Institute of International Finance Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs

William Reinsch Senior Advisor, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Former Under Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration

The Export Expo will feature influential guest speakers and opportunities to connect with experts to answer your specific export questions. We hope that you will join us for the same timely and important international trade content in a convenient virtual format! Our virtual platform will provide opportunities for networking and allow participants to view all of the conference’s content, so you won’t miss a thing! Additional speakers to be announced soon. 

Sponsorship opportunities available. Click here to access information on the 2025 Export Expo Sponsorship Package. Click here to view our 2024 Export Expo Recap Video.

Dates: Thursday and Friday, January 30 & 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: No charge