The NASBITE International Annual Conference was a rich forum for learning and networking across a broad spectrum of topics related to international business, trade and trade education. NASBITE Conferences are known for their “take-away” value and networking opportunities. This year’s conference programming benefited all segments of the global business community including: trade educators and administrators; federal, state and local trade assistance professionals; exporters and importers; other businesses that support or facilitate international trade finance, logistics, and compliance; and students.
Trade Educator of the Year
This award recognizes and celebrates innovation and excellence in international trade curriculum development, research, program development, and advocacy of international business issues. This year's honoree is George Hiller, University of Richmond
Advancing International Trade Award winners
This award recognizes the dedication and service of those who are advancing international trade in each state in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico. The award winners, which may be programs or individuals, have contributed to the advancement of international trade for four or more years. The 2024 honorees are:
- University of Iowa, Institute of International Business
- World Trade Center – Kansas City
- Dulce Zahniser, Virginia SBDC – George Mason University
- Sarah Benton, IFLE – U.S. Department of Education
- Tim Duvall, IFLE – U.S. Department of Education
- Jessica Lugg, IFLE – U.S. Department of Education
- Tanyelle Richardson, IFLE – U.S. Department of Education
Program Excellence Award
This award recognizes specific programs developed by institutions and organizations to meet a particular identified need. All organizations, public and private, for-profit and not-for-profit, are eligible to apply. This year's honoree is:
- “Live Case” Program, San Diego State University
NASBITE offers its congratulations to the 2025 Award Winners!
38th Annual Conference Sessions
Day 1
Keynote: The Impact of Macro-Trends on Your Business and the Economy
Michael Weidokal, Executive Director, International Strategy Analysis (ISA)
Duty Drawback: Groundwork and Preparation
Amanda Lukas, C.H. Robinson
Partnering for Global Growth: EXIM's Trade Finance Solutions and Program Updates
Jonathan Brady, Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Driving Global Trade Growth Amidst Uncertainty: The Role of Trusted Data & Technology Partners in 2025
Rufiya Blank, KOMPASS and Doug Fulton, WISERTrade
Engaging Your Students: Teaching Intl. Marketing Using Experiential Learning
George Hiller, University of Richmond
Proper Filing of an EEI
Bob Imbriani, Team International Trade Services
The Happiest Product on Earth: Lessons in Localization and Global Relationship Building
Meredith Getachew, Global Wordsmiths
Cash Flow and Cash Savings with FTZs and Customs Bonded Warehouses
Robert Stein, Braumiller Consulting Group
Global Sourcing - How to Find the Right Suppliers
Kellie Green, NY SBDC
Keynote: Beyond the Bedside: Building a Global Pipeline for Medicine Access
Ethel Torres, RN, National Drug Source
Trade Tariffs and Strategies to Lower Risk - Insights from Industry - A Panel Discussion
- Michael Weidokal, Baldwin Wallace University
- Tom Cook, Blue Tiger International
- Amanda Lukas, CH Robinson
Overview of the Incoterms 2020 Rules
Frank Reynolds, International Projects, Inc.
Tariff Mitigation: Know the Law, Know Your Options
Thomas Cook, Blue Tiger International
Ramping Up Your Career in International Trade
Laurie Wolff, Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville
Global Trade Compliance Training: Innovative Approaches for Educating Your Workforce
Michael Easton, Star USA, Inc.
Day 2
Keynote: The Cleveland Clinic’s International Expansion Story: bringing world class healthcare to the world
Emad Estemalik, MD, MBA, International Business Development at Cleveland Clinic’s International Operations
How the Ohio Export Internship Program Helps Small Businesses Beat Global Competition
Wendi Howell, Ohio Department of Development
Import Compliance
Mike Allocca, Allocca Enterprises, Inc.
Internationalizing Business Curriculum
Centers for International Business Education & Research
Understanding the International Investment Stage of an Exporter's Development
Laurie Pieper, Kansas Department of Commerce
CE Overview
Peter Jolles, F2 Labs
Model Export Training and Assistance Program
Maurice Kogan, Kogan Trade Consulting
Emerging Technologies & Trade Compliance: Keys to Success
Dulce Zahniser, George Mason University
Can AI do Market Priority Studies? Comparing 15 Studies
Nate Ward, Cleveland State University
We Broke The Law: Voluntary Disclosure Investigation
Julie Detmering, Equilibar, LLC
Demystifying FX Market and Spotlighting Today's Best Corporate Practices
John Min, Monex
CGBP Exam Update
NASBITE International CGBP Governance Council
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors and Supporters!
