VMA International Trade Symposium 2026

The VMA’s International Trade Symposium has earned its reputation as the East Coast’s premier conference for shipping, ports, logistics, and trade. 

The International Trade Symposium has evolved to deliver national-level insights in a dynamic, accessible setting, perfect for authentic conversations, strategic networking, purposeful engagement, and actionable takeaways. Hosted every fall, this pinnacle event is designed to enrich collaboration, spark thought leadership, and facilitate substantive dialogue with key stakeholders across the maritime and logistics sectors. It features a robust program including keynote presentations, panel discussions, and signature networking experiences—Maritime Mixer, Maritime Banquet, and Golf Open.