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Register NowEvent Details: Thursday, October 8th, 6-10 PM @ XIX Bellevue Hotel
200 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

WTA 93rd Annual Banquet
The World Trade Association of Philadelphia invites you to join us for our 93rd Annual Banquet at XIX by Cecaphe at The Bellevue Hotel. An evening celebrating leadership, achievement, and Philadelphia’s vital role in global trade.
Cocktail Reception begins at 6 PM, followed by dinner and program. Sponsorships Available!
2026 Honoree - Governor Josh Shapiro
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Josh Shapiro is the 48th Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Since being sworn in to the Office of Governor in January 2023, Governor Shapiro has brought people together to get stuff done and defend Pennsylvanians’ fundamental freedoms. In his first 18 months in office, despite working with the only politically divided legislature in the nation, Governor Shapiro has hit the ground running and delivered meaningful results for the people of Pennsylvania.
Read his full bio here
Featured Guest Speaker - Rich Lazer
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of PhilaPort

Richard A. Lazer, Jr. Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, PhilaPort Richard A. Lazer, Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of PhilaPort, the Port of Philadelphia.
A lifelong Philadelphian with more than two decades of public sector leadership experience, Rich has built a career focused on transportation, infrastructure, economic development, labor relations, and government operations. Prior to joining PhilaPort, Rich served as Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority and previously as Philadelphia's Deputy Mayor for Labor.
Throughout his career, he has been recognized for bringing together government, business, labor, and community stakeholders to deliver major projects and drive economic growth. As CEO of PhilaPort, Rich is focused on expanding cargo and cruise business, advancing critical waterfront infrastructure projects, strengthening the region's supply chain network, and creating jobs and economic opportunity throughout Pennsylvania and the Delaware River region.
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Event Details: Thursday, December 10th, 6-10 PM @ The Ballroom at The Ben
834 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

















