Sponsorship Opportunities

There are many opportunities to support WITA throughout the year, including sponsorships of our event series,
WITA’s Annual Dinner, and through our WITA Academy.

Please contact Ken Levinson or Diego Añez if you wish to discuss sponsorship opportunities,
at KLevinson@wita.org or DAnez@wita.org.

The Washington International Trade Conference brings together leaders in international trade from across the U.S. and around the world to explore the trade landscape and look toward the future of trade.

The next year in trade policy will be kicked off at our seventh annual Washington International Trade Conference on February 10 & February 11, 2025. An all-star lineup of speakers will discuss the direction of trade in the year to come. The entire event will be streamed live via Zoom, with an in-person luncheon to close out the Conference.

Sponsorship Levels

Diamond Level Sponsor          Investment: $15,000 

• Elite table at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner
• 4 Additional Reception-only Tickets to the Annual Dinner Pre and Post Receptions
• Executive Group Membership for all employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• Two free passes to WITA Academy Virtual Intensive Trade Seminars
• One free pass to the in-person Washington International Trade Conference
• Two free passes to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Diamond Level recognition at the Annual Dinner, and at all in-person events, promotional materials and signage
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logoed congratulatory statement to honorees featured during Annual Dinner slideshow and in printed program
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Diamond Half Table Sponsor          Investment: $10,000 

• Elite Half table (up to 5 seats) at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner & Reception
• 5 Additional Reception-only Tickets to the Annual Dinner Pre and Post Receptions
• Executive Group Membership for all employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• Two free passes to WITA Academy Virtual Intensive Trade Seminars
• One free pass to the in-person Washington International Trade Conference
• Two free passes to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Diamond Level recognition at the Annual Dinner, and at all in-person events, promotional materials and signage
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logoed congratulatory statement to honorees featured during Annual Dinner slideshow and in printed program
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Platinum Level Sponsor          Investment: $12,500

• Premier table at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner
• Executive Group Membership for all employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• One free pass to WITA Academy Virtual Intensive Trade Seminars
• One free pass to the in-person Washington International Trade Conference
• Two free passes to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Platinum Level recognition at the Annual Dinner, and at all in-person events, promotional materials and signage
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logoed congratulatory statement to honorees featured during Annual Dinner slideshow and in printed program
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Platinum Half Table Sponsor          Investment: $7,500 

• Premier Half table (up to 4 seats) at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner & Reception
• 4 Additional Reception-only Tickets to the Annual Dinner Pre and Post Receptions
• Executive Group Membership for all employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• One free pass to WITA Academy Virtual Intensive Trade Seminars
• One free pass to the in-person Washington International Trade Conference
• Two free passes to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Platinum Level recognition at the Annual Dinner, and at all in-person events, promotional materials and signage
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logoed congratulatory statement to honorees featured during Annual Dinner slideshow and in printed program
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Gold Level Sponsor         Investment: $10,000

• Preferred table at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner
• Executive Group Membership for all employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• One free pass to WITA Academy Virtual Intensive Trade Seminars
• One free pass to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Gold Level recognition at the Annual Dinner
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

Gold Half Table Sponsor          Investment: $5,000

• Half table (up to 4 seats) at the WITA/WITF Annual Dinner
• Large Group Membership for up to 10 employees
• Unlimited free access to regular WITA policy webinars for all employees
• One free pass to the in-person Congressional Trade Counsels Event
• Discounted Member pricing for all events, including the Annual International Trade Conference, Congressional Trade Counsels, and Intensive Trade Seminars
• Gold Level recognition at the Annual Dinner
• Opportunity for logoed contributions to WITA/WITF Annual Dinner Gift Bag
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website

*Free passes not available for use at all WITA events. After free passes are used, member rates apply.

If you would need or prefer a personalized invoice, just let us know! Contact Diego Añez: danez@wita.org

The WITA Academy

The mission of the WITA Academy™ is to make trade education and career opportunities in international trade accessible to communities in the United States and around the world, and to make the trade community itself more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

The WITA Academy works with trade leaders in businesses, law, academia, NGOs, embassies and the U.S. Government to help stakeholders, students, and others to better understand and navigate the U.S. and global trade policy apparatus.

A unique sponsorship opportunity to connect with pre-law and law school students in Washington, DC, and across the United States.

Sponsorship Levels

Series Benefactor          Investment: $25,000

• One time full series sponsorship (2024-2026)
• Benefactor recognition at all USMCA Series events and communications
• Opportunity for Benefactor signage and promotional materials at in-person events
• Unlimited free passes to all WITA USMCA series events 
• Special recognition at WITA’s Annual Awards Dinner – Washington’s biggest and most widely attended trade event of the year
• Recognition in all official WITA publications
• Participation opportunities at WITA USCMA programs 
• Cross promotion on WITA’s web social media platforms – optional
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website, event pages, invitations, and promotions

Executive Series Sponsor          Investment: $15,000

• Annual series sponsorship (12 months)
• Special recognition at all USMCA Series events and communications
• Opportunity for logo’ed contributions at our sponsor table at in-person events
• Unlimited free passes to all WITA USMCA series events 
• Recognition at WITA’s Annual Awards Dinner – Washington’s biggest and most widely attended trade event of the year
• Recognition in all official WITA USMCA publications
• Participation opportunities at WITA USCMA programs 
• Cross promotion on WITA’s web social media platforms – optional
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website, event pages, invitations, and promotions

Single Panel Sponsor          In-Person Investment: $7,500; Online Investment: $5,000

• Special Recognition at sponsored USMCA Series event and communications for the event
• Opportunity for logo’ed contributions to our sponsor table if an in-person event
• Unlimited free passes to the sponsored WITA USMCA series event
• Recognition at WITA’s Annual Awards Dinner – Washington’s biggest and most widely attended trade event of the year
• Participation opportunities at the sponsored WITA USMCA program 
• Cross promotion on WITA’s web social media platforms – optional
• Logo-Link on WITA’s website, event pages, invitations, and promotions

Please email Diego Añez at danez@wita.org or 202-312-1600 to discuss the benefits of sponsoring the whole series or individual events.

WITA International Trade Reception at the WTO Public Forum

The Washington International Trade Foundation intends to once again hold the 2025 WITA International Trade Reception at the 2025 WTO Public Forum. This prestigious event will connect trade professionals from the WITA community with their international peers attending the WTO Public Forum.

Sponsorship Levels

Benefactor (Event Co-Chairs)          Investment: $15,000

• Speaking opportunity at the reception.
• Top-tier placement of your logo on all event materials, including digital invitations, programs, and signage.
• Prominent logo feature on the event website with a link to your organization’s website.
• Complimentary VIP dinner passes for up to 2 representatives.
• Distribution of your promotional materials and branded items at the reception.
• Special acknowledgment in all press releases and social media announcements related to the event.
• Inclusion of your logo and a thank-you message in post-event communications sent to all attendees.
• Optional email blast to the event’s attendee list, featuring your company and sponsorship role.

Executive (Leadership)          Investment: $10,000

• Top-tier placement of your logo on all event materials, including digital invitations, programs, and signage.
• Prominent logo feature on the event website with a link to your organization’s website.
• Complimentary VIP dinner passes for up to 2 representatives.
• Distribution of your promotional materials and branded items at the reception.
• Special acknowledgment in all press releases and social media announcements related to the event.
• Inclusion of your logo and a thank-you message in post-event communications sent to all attendees.
• Optional email blast to the event’s attendee list, featuring your company and sponsorship role.

Global Trade Leader (Supporter)          Investment: $5,000

• Prominent placement of your logo on event materials, including digital invitations, programs, and signage.
• Logo feature on the event website.
• Recognition during remarks at the reception.
• Complimentary VIP dinner pass for 1 representative.
• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at the reception.
• Inclusion of your logo and a thank-you message in post-event communications sent to all attendees.

Please email Diego Añez at danez@wita.org or 202-312-1600 to discuss the benefits of sponsoring the whole series or individual events.

For further information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Diego Añez at danez@wita.org or call 202-312-1600.

WITA, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to refuse or terminate the sponsorships of any person or company:

1) who are listed on U.S. government sanctions or watch lists, including but not limited to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list, the Foreign Sanctions Evaders List, the Non-SDN Iran Sanctions Act List, the Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List, the List of Foreign Financial Institutions Subject to Correspondent Account or Payable-Through Account Sanctions, the Non-SDN Palestinian Legislative Council List, or the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List;

2) whose policies, acts or alleged acts would tend to bring WITA into disrepute; or

3) for any other reason, in WITA’s sole and absolute discretion.