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This new WTCA Centerpiece episode brings together Scott Center from World Trade Center Savannah, Ed Allison-Wright from World Trade Center Gibraltar, Thomas Young from World Trade Center Greater Philadelphia, and NBA 🏀 legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving for a powerful conversation on leadership, community, and Philadelphia’s rise as a global business hub.
In this webinar, explore how leading organizations seek graduates who can think across borders, navigate cultural complexity, and adapt to rapidly shifting global dynamics. You’ll gain insight into how a Master of International Business equips you to develop this mindset through immersive learning, diverse cohorts, and real-world experiences that prepare you to operate with confidence in international environments.
Israel accuses Hezbollah of storing long-range missiles in civilian homes. According to Israeli authorities, Hezbollah has embedded its military infrastructure in densely populated areas, using residential properties to conceal weapons. International law protects civilian homes unless used for military purposes. Israel has released footage of chain explosions of weapons buried in densely populated areas
Iran’s supreme leader was killed in US–Israeli airstrikes, a seismic development in a conflict that’s spread to half a dozen countries across the Middle East and threatens to disrupt energy flows. For details, and suggestions of what happens next, ‘Bloomberg This Weekend’ hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with Bloomberg anchor Joumanna Bercetche in Dubai, Bloomberg Israel bureau chief Ethan Bronner in Tel Aviv and Nancy Youssef, a staff writer at The Atlantic.
CNBC’s Steve Sedgwick and Ben Boulos assess the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate President Trump’s use of emergency authority to impose sweeping tariffs and how any refunds could be processed.
The economy demonstrated resilience during 2025 in the face of large policy shifts and intensified uncertainty. Will this resilience continue during 2026, or are stagflation or recession more likely outcomes? How will the labor market fare during 2026? Join MS in Applied Economics Program Director Prakash Loungani for a panel discussion with Torsten Slok, Jason Furman, Peter Coy and Betsey Stevenson who will provide answers to these and other questions about near-term and longer-term prospects for the economy.
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When U.S. President Donald Trump rolled out global tariffs in April, economists braced for the worst. Since then, a lot has happened, but the sky has yet to fall. Were the experts wrong? Or is it too early to tell? The seeming end of free trade has caused a frenetic scramble as nations and companies seek to soften the blow. Trump’s gamble on U.S. magnetism appears to have yielded some wins, but whether they last remains to be seen. Is his strategy a way to protect America’s preeminent role in the world, or will it merely hasten its retreat?
Gain a new perspective on what’s new and what’s next for your supply chain operations.
As the largest manufacturing and supply chain event of 2026, MODEX showcases supply chains from every angle. The show will feature more than 1,000 exhibits, 200 educational sessions, and four keynotes. MODEX’s combination of hands-on product and technology demonstrations, expert-led education, and in-person networking makes it a must-attend experience for supply chain professionals.
Discover
Products and innovations from more than 1,000 leading providers, and see them in action on the show floor.
Learn
From the industry’s brightest minds about how key trends and technologies will impact your operations during 200 seminars and four keynote sessions.
Connect
With more than 50,000 of your peers from across the United States and around the world at the industry’s premier supply chain event.
If you’re looking for a multifaceted supply chain experience in 2026, look no further than MODEX. As the biggest event of the year for supply chain professionals, MODEX is where innovation meets opportunity. Nowhere else can you get face-to-face with the future and explore new dimensions of success.
Make plans now to attend—and bring your team—to MODEX 2026, April 13–16 in Atlanta.
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Register for free admission at modexshow.com
Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta | April 13–16, 2026
The global concrete and masonry industries will converge in Las Vegas January 20–22, 2026, for the 52nd annual World of Concrete (WOC), with education sessions beginning January 19.
Last year, WOC drew nearly 58,000 professionals and more than 1,500 exhibitors across 750,000 square feet of exhibit space. Organizers say 2026 will offer an even larger platform for innovation, training, and networking, cementing its status as a must-attend event for construction professionals.
Exhibits and Innovations
The show will feature thousands of exhibitors across indoor and outdoor spaces, showcasing the latest products, equipment, and services.
Central Hall highlights include:
North Hall will feature:
South Hall includes:
Outdoor exhibits in the Silver and Bronze Lots will offer live demonstrations and hands-on experiences.
Competitions and Special Events
WOC 2026 will host events such as the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship, Masonry Skills Challenge, Toughest Tender, Fastest Trowel on the Block, and the Western Star Trucks Get Tough Challenge. Decorative Concrete LIVE! and the Decorative Concrete Experience will showcase products and innovations in decorative concrete. The SAIA Scaffold Builders Challenge offers crews a chance to demonstrate skills in a competitive setting.
Education and Professional Development
The WOC Education Program offers more than 160 sessions for all skill levels, including CEH-approved seminars, fast facts, workshops, and hands-on training. Attendees can earn the WOC Master Certificate (12 CEHs) or Emerging Leader Master Certificate (9 CEHs). Sessions will be offered in English, Spanish, and bilingual formats, with translation services in over 60 languages via the WORDLY platform.
Special events include Breakfast with the Experts, Concrete Polishing Luncheon & Forum, Quality in Concrete Slabs Luncheon, and 3D Construction Printing Luncheon & Forum. New sessions include “Engineering: Designing for Constructability” and “Bridging the Gap Between the General Contractor & Engineer.”
Supporting the Next Generation
WOC will host silent and live auctions for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program, which has raised over $20 million to develop the next generation of concrete industry professionals.
Event Details
Early registration and hotel discounts are available through Dec. 12, 2025.
For more information, visit the World of Concrete website.
Maersk’s Juan Cajiao outlines the major role of new technology for achieving supply chain success in 2025 – including the future of AI and how to ensure your investments are creating real value.