June 25, 2026
CCWA is partnering with world-renowned think tank and executive education provider, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), to provide a 1 ½ day in-person executive education opportunity in Cleveland on June 25-26, 2026. CSIS Executive Education provides innovative programming for problem-solvers and professionals, leveraging world-class experts and coaches to cultivate a one-of-a-kind learning environment.
Navigating Trade Policy is designed for mid-career and senior public and private sector professionals, and will focus on the fundamentals that any current or future leader needs to know about the international trade system, U.S. trade policy, and global supply chains—customized to focus on the topics most relevant to Northeast Ohio organizations.
This course is targeted at mid-career and senior business executives who are looking for a greater understanding of global economic issues, including:
- Supply chain professionals
- Government affairs representatives
- Compliance specialists
- International business development and export market promotion professionals
- Market analysts and finance specialists
If you work in supply chain strategy and management, government affairs, compliance, international business development or export market identification, market analysis, or finance, this course is for you!
The course is conducted by CSIS and CCWA experts with decades of experience in global trade and economics, and roots in Ohio:
Scott Miller
Senior Mentor (Non-Resident), CSIS Executive Education
Former Director for Global Trade Policy, Procter & Gamble
Meredith Broadbent
Senior Advisor (Non-Resident), Economics Program, CSIS
Former Chair, U.S. International Trade Commission
Marti Flacks
Chief Executive Officer, CCWA
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Supply Chains, U.S. Department of Commerce
In partnership with:
ADMISSION
CCWA Members: $1,200
Non-CCWA Members: $1,500
Breakfast, lunch, and curriculum materials are included. Registration closes on May 26.
Program discounts are available for small and minority-owned businesses and non-profit organizations. For more information about the discounted pricing, please contact Elizabeth Colvin at ecolvin@ccwa.org.
ACTIONS
June 25
9:00 AM Welcome and Introductions
9:30 AM Trade Law: The Underpinnings of US Actions on Trade with Meredith Broadbent
10:45 AM Morning Break
11:00 AM Trade Politics: Trade Policy & Congress with Scott Miller and Meredith Broadbent
12:15 PM Lunch
1:15 PM The Multilateral System with Scott Miller
2:30 PM Export Controls & Investment Reviews with Meredith Broadbent
3:45 PM Afternoon Break
4:00 PM Global Supply Chain Policy with Marti Flacks
June 26
9:00 AM Current Issues in Trade Policy with Scott Miller, Meredith Broadbent, and Marti Flacks
10:15 AM What Trade Policy Means for Cleveland
11:30 AM Lunch
12:30 PM Optional Site Visit: TBD
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Colvin, Director of Global Education at CCWA, at (216) 255-9002 or ecolvin@ccwa.org
VENUE INFORMATION
Oswald Tower
Oswald Tower, 950 Main Ave. Suite 1800, Cleveland, OH 44113
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