Boosting America’s Global Competitiveness

With 95% of the world’s consumers living outside the United States, international markets are critical opportunities for America’s businesses and workers. This session will discuss maximizing the impact of the U.S. Development Finance Corporation, bolstering diplomatic capacity to promote U.S. trade and investments, countering Chinese global economic influence, and doubling down on economic engagement with Africa.

Speakers include:
David Marchick, Chief Operating Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation; Kishore Rao, Principal and Global Leader for International Development Organizations, Deloitte; Sarah Thorn, Senior Director, Global Government Affairs, Walmart; Aaron Sherinian, Vice President, Global Communications Transformation, Philip Morris International