Who we are

WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego provides comprehensive international trade services and key global contacts to facilitate and expand trade for regional worldwide clients. Leveraging its global network of World Trade Centers and affiliate partners, WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego is the proven forum for international information, communications and connections.

WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego was established in 1994 to serve the growing needs of San Diego businesses. We are an international business organization licensed by the World Trade Centers Association in New York, WTCA. Members include businesses or organizations involved in world trade.

In 1999, WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego was one of the first World Trade Centers internationally to be certified by the WTCA, receiving a "best practices" designation for our trade missions.

The certification process was established to identify and create a specific standard of services at World Trade Centers worldwide. "Best Practices" designation means that the certified World Trade Center not only meets but exceeds the standard set by the World Trade Centers Association.

The WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego is a private-public partnership, with the City of San Diego, the San Diego Unified Port District and the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority co-holding the license to operate.

WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego Professional staff report to a Board of Directors elected by the membership. San Diego business leaders and Board members chair active committees.

The WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego, licensed in 1994, is a 501(C)6 non profit corporation.