CTA Trade Week
Join Us for CTA Trade Week
CTA Trade Week is a premier gathering designed to connect industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to discuss the future of global trade and its impact on technology and business.
This exclusive event, hosted in Washington, D.C., offers unique opportunities for CTA members to engage directly with key decision-makers, participate in critical discussions, and advocate for policies that drive innovation and economic growth.
Why Attend
- Gain insights from industry experts and policymakers on the future of global trade.
- Advocate for your business by sharing your tariff story and discussing key trade policy issues.
- Build connections with decision-makers, journalists, and stakeholders across the tech and trade sectors.
- Shape the future of trade policies and regulations affecting the tech industry.
CTA Trade Watchers Evening Reception
Tuesday, May 6 | 5–7 PM ET
Celebrate the launch of CTA Trade Week with an evening reception at the CTA Innovation House in Capitol Hill. Network with fellow trade policy experts, including representatives from embassies, think tanks, and the broader D.C. tech and trade community. Build valuable relationships and engage in key trade policy conversations.
The reception is proudly named after CTA’s Trade Watchers newsletter, which has been providing members with timely, in-depth insights on trade and supply chain matters for over three years.
Registration for this reception is now closed.
CTA Member-Only Events
Are you a CTA member looking to get more involved with CTA Trade Week? Check out some of the exclusive member-only opportunities to help shape the future of trade policies and regulations affecting the tech industry.
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Wednesday, May 7 | 9 AM–5 PM ETCTA Trade Lobby Day
Engage in impactful in-person meetings with members of the House and Senate, including the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee. Advocate for CTA’s trade priorities on Capitol Hill and participate in informal lunch sessions with Hill staff to share insights into trade policy and innovation.
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Thursday, May 8 | 9 AM–2 PM ETTrade Briefings from the Trump Administration
Join us for exclusive briefings from U.S. Executive Branch officials on critical trade issues. Hear updates on policies and regulations affecting tariffs and the tech industry from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Treasury, and other key agencies.
Contact Us
If you are interested in learning more about CTA membership or trade working groups, would like to share your tariff impact story or have a media request, please contact us.
Other CTA Events
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Event Type: Member only
Virtual RoundtableU.S. Critical Minerals and the Next Era of Supply-Chain Resilience
Wed February 18, 2026
2-3 PM ET
The United States is reshaping its critical minerals strategy with new executive actions, defense-led financing tools, and trade frameworks designed to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and secure semiconductor, EV, and electronics supply chains. As global demand increases and supply risks grow, this timely roundtable will bring together industry leaders and technology stakeholders to discuss how these policies are influencing investment decisions, reshoring efforts, and global partnerships—particularly with allies such as Australia, Japan, and Malaysia.
Discussion will explore the implications for the consumer technology sector amid Section 232 tariffs, offtake agreements, and international supply-chain coordination.
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EventHealthFuture Summit
April 28-29, 2026
San Francisco
Join the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®️ for the HealthFuture Summit. This event brings together the digital health community to explore "A Day in the Life" showcasing technology’s critical role in transforming the personalization of healthcare through engaging sessions and networking opportunities.
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