Maryland Exports 2025 – Supporting Businesses to Grow Export Sales and Explore New Markets

• Navigating Customs and Imports in 2025-Keynote Address
• Hear from VIP speakers from Federal, State, and Local Government
• Connect with international business experts
• Learn how your company can expand thorough various local, state, and federally supported programs for exporting
• Build your network and connect with key persons across sectors

Agenda

2:30 Registration & Networking

3:00 Welcome

· Kimberly Brown MD/DC DEC Chair

3:10 bwtech@ UMBC: Support for MD Businesses

· Aaron Miscenich Executive Director bwtech@UMBC

3:20 U.S. Dept of Commerce/Commercial Services Resources and the Rural Export Center

· Jose Maciel Director U.S. Commercial Service Maryland

· Enybe Diaz International Trade Specialist U.S. Commercial Service

3:40 Export Market Highlight-Turkey

· Brian Castleberry Senior Regional Manager Middle East, Africa, and UK Maryland Department of Commerce (Invited)

3:50 Keynote Address: Customs and Imports: Navigating in 2025

· Brandon Lord Executive Director Trade Policy & Programs U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Invited)

4:15 Resources to Support Exports Including AI

· Rebecca Bellinger University of Maryland College Park

4:30 MD Exports Highlights/Success Stories/Opportunities

· Kimberly Brown MD/DC DEC Chair

· Shawn Levsen MD/DC DEC Vice Chair

4:45 Closing Remarks and Networking

· Kimberly Brown MD/DC DEC Chair

5:00 Program Ends