The Future of Import / Export
Friday, March 20th, 2026 | Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: The Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee
The Future of Import / Export
Join the IBAW for an insightful presentation titled "The Future of Import / Export: Factors When Choosing Foreign Partners", featuring Benjamin Jurken, Vice President of The ABC Group LLC.
In an era of evolving global trade dynamics, geopolitical shifts, supply chain diversification, and emerging opportunities in markets like Southeast Asia, selecting the right foreign partners is more critical than ever for U.S. manufacturers and exporters. Benjamin Jurken, a seasoned expert in international trade and supply chain management with over a decade of experience at The ABC Group, will explore the key factors businesses must consider when building reliable overseas relationships.
Drawing from The ABC Group's extensive boots-on-the-ground expertise in China, India, Vietnam, and other regions, Benjamin will cover:
- Risk mitigation strategies amid tariffs, trade tensions, and geopolitical uncertainties
- Evaluating partners for quality, reliability, and cultural alignment
- Near shoring vs. diversified sourcing in emerging markets
- Best practices for due diligence, compliance, and long-term success in global trade
Whether you're expanding exports, optimizing imports, or rethinking your supply chain, this session will provide practical insights to help in your decision making process.
Presenter Bio:
Benjamin Jurken is Vice President at The ABC Group LLC, a Milwaukee-based firm specializing in supply chain management, sourcing, exporting, and risk mitigation across Asia and beyond. With deep experience supporting clients in multiple industries, Benjamin has been a key voice on global trade issues, including interviews in The Wall Street Journal and contributions to discussions on U.S.-China trade relations.
Advanced registration, and payment, is required.
MEETING AGENDA:
7:00 am - 7:30 am - Check in, coffee, networking
7:30 am - Plated breakfast, continued networking at the table
8:00 am - 8:45 Main Program
8:45 am - 9:00 am - Audience Q & A
9:00 am - Program ends followed by networking
PLATED BREAKFAST INCLUDED!