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Integrating AI into export-import practice

Have you ever considered starting an import–export business or wanted to better understand how international trade works? Whether you are interested in importing products, exporting goods to international markets, or exploring your own trade ideas, this practical program is designed for you.

Led by Mykola Megits, Ph.D., the International Trade Manager at the Minnesota Trade Office, this hands-on training introduces the fundamentals of international trade and demonstrates how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance import-export operations and market research.

Participants will learn market analysis, buyer identification, market entry strategies, logistics, trade documentation, and trade barrier assessment. The program also incorporates innovative AI-powered tools that help in identifying international opportunities, enhance market intelligence, reduce research time, and support data-driven business decisions.

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Integrating AI into export-import practice

Date

November 04, 2026

Time

6:15 pm - 8:15 pm

Location

Edison High School
700 22nd Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Presented by

Minneapolis Public Schools & Minnesota Trade Office (MTO)

Cost

$59 (Sliding fee options available)

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