<![CDATA[Rainier Institute for Foreign Affairs - Sam Cho Speaker Event]]>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:50:48 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Agenda and Bio]]>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.rainierinstitutefa.org/sam-cho-speaker-event/agenda-and-bioInternational trade has been rocked by many stressors since the 2020 pandemic hit, from the Suez Canal blockage in 2021, the ongoing Russo-Ukraine war, and the looming threat of a trade war with China. To navigate these perilous trade waters, we need experienced business leadership to guide business and trade through the coming years.

Join us on Tuesday, February 18th at 5 pm Pacific Time in Paccar Hall 294 for a moderated discussion with the Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho, where we will be discussing the Port of Seattle's role in international trade, the challenges that international trade is facing, how international trade is becoming more sustainable, and leadership in global trade. 

Agenda

4:30 pm. Doors open

5 pm. Fireside chat with Sam Cho

5:45 pm. QA session

6 pm. Networking reception

6:30 pm. Event concludes

sam Cho

Sam Cho is the Commision Secretary for the Port of Seattle and has previously​ served as a commissioner and as the President of the port. He is the youngest person, and the first person of color to become the port commission president. He has a wide range of experience from the US Department of State to serving with Seattle mayor's office as Director of Strategic Initiatives. 

Moderator

Parker Lee
Parker Lee is a student in the Foster School of Business, specializing in Information Systems and Supply Chain. He has interned at the U.S. Department of Transportation, supporting policy and tech initiatives. Parker also leads the Economics & Business division at the Rainer Institute, focusing on international trade relations
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