Meeting/Event Information

This event brings together the top small and medium-sized exporters, trade professionals and trade assistance providers from across the United States, providing them with an opportunity to exchange and share best practices and lessons learned that have contributed to their export success.

Who Should Attend?

The National Small Business Exporter Summit provides forward-thinking CEOs and upper-level management export executives and entrepreneurs with direct access to shared learning and high-level networking and opportunities. Attendees will gain insight into powerful tools, techniques and resources that outstanding exporters from across the country have used to guide export growth and success within their businesses. Information will be shared that Summit attendees can adapt/adopt within their own business settings to support business growth and development. The Exporter Summit also presents the same networking and shared learning opportunities for international trade assistance providers, prospective exporters and educators. Are you CGBP certified? You can earn 4 CGBP CEUs by attending this virtual event. 

Keynote Session

Michael Weidokal Session Title: The Future of the Global Economy Session Description: In his “The Future of the Global Economy” keynote speech, Michael Weidokal presents the outlook for the national and global economy over both the near-term and the long-term. Michael discusses how major technological, political and demographic changes will impact the economy in the years ahead and how these changes will present both opportunities and threats for the economy. Michael also presents his forecasts for economic growth, trade, inflation, interest rates, the labor force and much more.  Speaker Bio: Michael Weidokal is an internationally recognized economic and geopolitical forecaster and the Executive Director of International Strategic Analysis (ISA). Leveraging Deep expertise in international economic competitiveness and geopolitical risk assessment, he helps global business leaders, policymakers, and institutions accurately navigate the complex trends shaping today's world.

Agenda Outline (All times listed are Eastern Time)

11:00-11:05 a.m.     Welcome/Opening Remarks

11:05-11:55 a.m.     Keynote Session: The Future of Global Economy 

                                         ◊  Keynote Speaker: Michael Weidokal

11:55-12:00 p.m.     Sponsor & Event Partner Thanks

12:00-12:45 p.m.     2026 Outstanding Exporter Honoree Recognition 

12:45-1:00 p.m.       Break/Opening Networking Time

1:00- 1:45 p.m.        Summit Panel Session #1 - TBD

1:45- 2:00 p.m         Break/Opening Networking Time

2:00- 2:45 p.m.        Summit Panel Session #2 - TBD

2:45- 3:00 p.m.        Break/Opening Networking Time

3:00- 3:45 p.m.        Summit Panel Session #3 - TBD

3:45- 4:00 p.m.        Thanks & Closing Remarks

*a detailed agenda is forthcoming

Outstanding Exporter Honorees

Each year we have the opportunity to recognize the success of “Outstanding Exporter Honorees” from across the country that are highly engaged in exporting and fostering international relationships that are strengthening their businesses and supporting success. Outstanding Exporter Honorees are nominated by Event Partners from across the trade community. Since the Exporter Summit began in 2017, we have had the opportunity to recognize an impressive list of companies from across the US and internationally. Please check out the list of Past Honorees. 

Event Partners

NASBITE International extend THANKS to the following Event Partners and their endorsement and support in marketing the Exporter Summit.