Rep. Carl Gilliard to Host Eighth Annual Georgia International Conference on Trade and Commerce in Savannah

ATLANTA - State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah) will host the eighth annual Georgia International Conference on Trade and Commerce on Monday, November 17, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia.

"This conference serves as a bridge connecting Georgia to the global marketplace," said Rep. Gilliard. "Each year, we bring together leaders from around the world to showcase the economic opportunities that make Georgia a leading destination for international trade and investment. I'm proud to host this event in Savannah, where so much of our state's commerce begins."

The conference agenda will include tours of the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), featuring remarks from GPA executives, as well as a visit to Gulfstream Aerospace. Attendees will also meet with representatives from the World Trade Center Savannah and the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA). The conference will conclude with an international evening reception.

International guests include:

• Netherlands Consulate - Consul General
• Ghana Consulate - Consul General
• Japan Consulate - Consul General
• Brazil Consulate - Consul General
• Finland Consulate - Consul General
• Latvia Consulate - Consul General
• Columbia Consulate - Consul General
• Haiti Consulate - Consul General
• Mexico Consulate - Consul General
• Taiwan Consulate - Consul General
• Vice Consul of Ireland
• Consulate of Uganda - Consul General
• Consulate General of Canada
• Consulate General of the Republic of India
• Consulate General of the Hellenic Republic (Greece)
• Consulate General of the Republic of El Salvador
• Consul and Senior Trade Commissioner Michael Mancini

For more information regarding the conference, please contact Rep. Gilliard at 404-656-7859.

Representative Carl Gilliard represents the citizens of District 162, which includes a portion of Chatham County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and currently serves as Secretary of the Creative Arts & Entertainment. He also serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Development, Insurance, Natural Resources & Environment, Reapportionment and Redistricting and Transportation committees.

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