Global Programs Forum & Exchange- The Magic Behind the Mission: Tricks of the Trade

The USAEDC Global Programs Forum & Exchange is a practical, working forum where cooperators and USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service come together to strengthen the programs that advance U.S. agricultural exports.

This year we celebrate the expertise, innovation and practical know-how behind effective export market development programs. The "tricks of the trade" are not secrets or shortcuts. They are the proven strategies, tools, partnerships and lessons learned that help organizations implement programs more effectively, efficiently and strategically.

Through peer exchange, operational updates, implementation guidance, compliance discussions, case studies and collaborative problem-solving, participants will explore ways to adapt, innovate, strengthen program performance and maximize export impact.

The real magic is the people, partnerships and expertise that turn program investments into opportunities for U.S. agriculture around the world.

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Speakers

Karen Horan

Chair
USAEDC

Stephen Sothmann

Executive Director
USAEDC

Charlie Cook

Cook Political Report

Andreas Duess

Duess Strategies

Bob Hoyler

Global Insights Manager, Retail
Euromonitor
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Jessica Schulken

Principal
The Russell Group

Mark Slupek

Deputy Administrator for Global Programs
Foreign Agricutural Service, USDA
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Cynthia Iglesias Guven

Former U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service Minister Counselor and ICF-Certified Executive Coach

Miri Eliyahu

Senior Consultant
Euromonitor

Melissa Kessler

Principal
Organizations + Communications

Matthew Meredith

Managing Director
LixCap

Yassine Benider

Director of Finance and Investment
LixCap
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Jameika Henderson

Senior Director Compliance and Security Division (CSD)
Foreign Agricultural Service

Peter Friedmann

Executive Director
Agriculture Transportation Coalition

Max Fisher

Chief Economist and Treasurer

Joseph Awika

Head of Grain and Food Science Department

Jim Suits

Sr Advisor for Program Operations
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service

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