Future of Trade Summit

Event Sponsors

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Future of the Energy Frontier: LNG Thomas H. Hudson President of G2, LNG

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9:00am - 9:30am
Registration, Check-In

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9:30am - 11:00am
Trade Policy and the Future of Trade Agreements Panel

The current international trade environment remains dynamic. Learn where the future of trade is trending as it relates to free trade agreements, tariffs and taxes. Panelists will discuss the pros and cons of current and proposed trade policies and the corresponding business/economic impact at both the national and state levels.

Moderator
Shawn Donnan World Trade Editor Financial Times
Panelists
Don Pierson Secretary, Louisiana Economic Development
Edward T. Hayes Partner, Leake & Andersson LLP
Reuben Smith-Vaughan Executive Director, AACCLA; Executive Director, USCBC and Senior Director, Americas U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Kaitlin Sighinolfi Director, Government Affairs Siemens AG

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11:00am - 12:30pm
Financing, Banking & Currency Panel

The changing regulatory landscape has direct implications on international finance and the banking and business community. Learn about the latest economic and monetary trends impacting this sector, locally and internationally, and ways in which businesses can remain competitive in the global economy.

Moderator
Erin Butler Director, U.S. Commercial Service New Orleans

Panelists
Don Sanders Director-Partner, Orion Instruments
Alexander Lara Executive Director and Trade Advisor for JPMorgan Chase
Carson Strickland Senior Vice President, Global Trade Finance, Regions Bank