Location
Grand America Hotel
Salt Lake City, Utah
Date
May 23, 2024
Diplomacy meets business.
On May 22–23, World Trade Center Utah and Zions Bank hosted the inaugural Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit. Held during World Trade Week, the two-day event brought together over 900 participants, businesses, global leaders, and industry experts, including 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush, former Mexican President Vicente Fox, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and former Senegalese President Macky Sall.
Prompting a myriad of valuable discussions surrounding the intricacies of international relations, the summit caught the attention of local, national, and global media.
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“This name [Crossroads of the World] is not just symbolic. It represents our shared vision at World Trade Center Utah — to make our state a global intersection for diverse cultures, innovative ideas, and thriving businesses,” said WTC Utah President and CEO Jonathan Freedman during his opening remarks. “Through meaningful dialogue and shared experiences, we aspire to inspire and motivate each other to push boundaries and explore new opportunities in international trade.”