International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City's 81st Annual Meeting

The International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City's 81st Annual Meeting

Trade at the Crossroads

with

Pete Mento 

Date: Thursday, September 17, 20256

Time: 5:30- 8:00 PM

Location: Milburn Country Club
7501 W 69th Street, Overland Park, KS 66204

International trade is changing faster than ever. From shifting tariffs and evolving trade policy to geopolitical uncertainty and supply chain disruption, businesses need more than headlines—they need trusted insights.

Join the International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City for an exclusive opportunity to hear from Pete Mento, Director of Global Trade Advisory at Baker Tilly US. With more than 30 years of experience in customs, compliance, and global trade strategy, Pete is one of the nation's leading voices on international trade. A licensed Customs House Broker, he combines extensive industry experience with academic expertise, including a PhD in Customs and Economics from Durham University and a master's degree in Government from Harvard University.

Known for his engaging, candid presentations, Pete breaks down today's rapidly changing trade environment into practical business insights. This timely discussion will explore the issues shaping global commerce today and what organizations should be watching in the months ahead.

If you want the unfiltered perspective on what's happening in international trade—and what it could mean for your business—this is a program you won't want to miss.

What You'll Take Away

• The latest developments in tariffs, trade policy, and customs enforcement.
• A practical understanding of how recent administration actions could impact your business.
• Insights into the geopolitical forces driving today's global marketplace.
• Strategies for managing risk amid ongoing trade uncertainty.
• What importers and exporters should be watching over the next 6–12 months.
• Actionable ideas to help your organization adapt to changing regulations and supply chain dynamics.
• An opportunity to ask your toughest questions during a live discussion with one of the industry's leading trade advisors.

✨ Event Highlights:

• 5:30 PM | Networking & Cocktail Hour
  

• 6:30 PM | Dinner

• 7:00 PM | Keynote Speaker

Pete Mento is a licensed Customs House Broker and leading authority in global customs, trade compliance and duty‑minimization. At Baker Tilly US he heads the Global Trade Advisory practice, bringing more than three decades of experience including senior leadership roles at DSV Air & Sea and other major trade‑and‑logistics firms. Pete holds a master’s degree in Government/Trade Theory from Harvard University and completed undergraduate studies at Maine Maritime Academy.

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Questions about the event? Contact Heidi Stevens at office@itcgkc.org.