About WITA, the Washington International Trade Association
The Washington International Trade Association (WITA) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to providing a neutral forum for the open and robust discussion of international trade policy and related issues. WITA is widely considered Washington’s premier trade forum, and the central hub of a community of trade professionals in the United States and around the world.
WITA was founded in 1982 by a group of Washington area trade professionals who wanted to stay abreast of developments in trade policy, make and maintain professional contacts, and exchange information and ideas concerning world trade and international business opportunities. Today, WITA is the largest membership organization for international trade professionals in the World, with a steadily growing membership of over 6,500 individuals and groups, with Members across the United States and around the world.
WITA keeps its members informed and engaged through an extensive series of programs and special events, such as the Washington International Trade Conference, and its Annual Dinner. WITA’s live and online programming focuses on the latest in U.S. and international trade policy; on the policy, rules and regulations governing international trade; on views of U.S. trade policy around the world; current issues in trade; and the latest developments in the ever-changing international trade policy landscape.
As WITA continues to grow, it has expanded its initiatives to further support the trade community through WITA International and the WITA Academy™. These new programs build on WITA’s mission, broadening its reach and strengthening engagement in trade education and global trade discussions.
WITA International
In 2025, WITA launched WITA International™, an initiative to connect the global trade community with Washington, DC, and beyond. WITA International highlights the importance of fostering the international trade community abroad. WITA International hosts events around the world, connecting Washington, DC perspectives with global trade capitals and bringing international trade insights back to DC. Building on the global reach of our webinar platform, WITA International is expanding the organization’s reach with programs that connect Washington, DC to capitals across the globe, emphasizing that what happens in DC matters internationally, and what happens around the world impacts the U.S. WITA International highlights the importance of fostering the international trade community abroad.
WITA Academy
The mission of the WITA Academy™ is to provide trade education and career development opportunities in international trade to individuals across the United States and around the world. By expanding the network, the WITA Academy™ builds a stronger and more dynamic trade community.
The WITA Academy™ is a program of the Washington International Trade Foundation. Through its programs, the WITA Academy is committed to strengthening the trade community by bringing together a broad range of perspectives and creating opportunities for engagement amongst the trade community. These educational and professional development programs ensure the continued growth and success of the trade community, shaping the future of trade policy.
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WITA and WITF
WITA is a 501c6 Membership Association (EIN# is 52-1462468). WITA is proud to have the support of its corporate sponsors and WITA’s sister organization, the Washington International Trade Foundation (WITF), a 501c3 Educational Organization dedicated to supporting WITA’s mission of educating the trade community and the general public on trade and related issues. WITF is a separate entity with its own EIN # 52-1907420.
Contacting WITA
We welcome your feedback, questions, and suggestions, so please feel free to contact us.
Location: WITA is located on the ground floor of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
Our address is: 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Suite G-329 Washington, DC 20004
Call us at: (202) 312-1600 Fax: (202) 312-1601
Email: wita@wita.org
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