# 2025 TradeTech Forum

In collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development


## Event Highlights

Tuesday, April 8 | ADNEC, Abu Dhabi


## About

On April 8, 2025, the TradeTech Forum convened at the ADNEC Center in Abu Dhabi, bringing together over 300 of the world’s leading trade officials, investors, innovators, and policymakers to chart the future of global commerce in a rapidly changing world.

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**300+** Attendees

**15** Sessions

**75+** Speakers


### With participation from:

African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Agility, Ant Group, Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade, Crescent Enterprises, DP World, Gulftainer, Panasonic Connect, PwC, Red Sea Gateway Terminal, TradeMark Africa, United Nations, World Customs Organization, World Trade Organization and more!


## Event Highlights


## Keynote Speeches

H.E. Mr Juma Mohammed Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary of International Trade Affairs, Ministry of Economy of the United Arab EmiratesJohanna Hill, Deputy Director-General, World Trade OrganizationH.E. Mr Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, Secretary-General, African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat


## Plenary & Panel Discussions

TradeTech Transition – Evaluating the Present, Envisioning the FutureDriving Innovation Through Collaboration: Insights from the Regulatory SandboxThe Innovation Investment Imperative – TradeTech Accelerator Demo DayTradeTech Interviews: The Supplier, the Enabler, the Mover, and the InvestorTradeTech Insights and Outlooks: Shaping the Future of Trade


## Focus Sessions

TradeTech Futures Lab: Transforming Traditional TradeThe Future of Customs and LogisticsThe Future of Supply Chains and Trade FinanceTradeTech Coffee Lab: Testing Regulations, Accelerating InvestmentCoffee and Compliance: Speed-dating panels on tech for compliance and resilienceCaffeine and Data Collaboration: Deep dive into TWIN (Trade Worldwide Information Network)


## Networking & Leadership

Networking LunchesHigh-level Leadership Lunch (Invitation Only)Bilateral Meetings


## Innovation & Startup Spotlight

TradeTech Accelerator: Demo day for 15 startups.Regulatory Sandbox: Eight selected startups sheared results and learnings from the Trade Finance Sandbox. They are working on digital trade documentation, AI-driven trade finance and blockchain-based product traceability, among others.


## Experience & Media

Immersive Metaverse: The Forum’s Global Collaboration Village presented an airport metaverse experience.Media Engagements: Sessions moderated by The Economist and The National News.Coverage: Featured in Economy Middle East, CNN Business Arabic, The National, China Daily, Arabian Business, and more.


## Visual Recap

All event photos are available in the digital library.Thanks to all participants and partners who made the 2025 TradeTech Forum a success!


### Media Coverage

Exclusive interviews and articles highlighted the TradeTech Forum’s impact


### TradeTech Forum 2025: Key takeaways you need to know

World Economic Forum


### UAE–WEF alliance puts TradeTech in the global spotlight

Economy Middle East


### TradeTech Forum’s role in accelerating digital trade systems

Economy Middle East


### Navigating global trade: AI solutions for tariff turmoil

The National


### China seen as sheet anchor amid global trade storm

China Daily


### Uncertainty is the theme of the next phase in light of customs tariffs.

CNN Business Arabic


### Interview - Sean Doherty, Head of Trade and Investment, World Economic Forum

CNN Business Arabic - Instagram


### TradeTech Forum 2025 shapes future of global trade

Emirates News Agency


### "The resilience of the Chinese economy continues to grow" (Chinese)

People.cn


### Navigating global trade: AI solutions for tariff turmoil

World Economic Forum


### Global Trade Innovation at TradeTech Forum 2025

Bain & Company


### Global experts map future of investment, smart cities at Abu Dhabi's AIM Congress 2025

Arabian Business


## 2026 TradeTech Forum interest form open now!

Are you interested in participating in the 2026 TradeTech Forum? Fill out and submit the interest form. More details will be announced in the Fall.

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### 2024 TradeTech Forum

See our Highlights from our 2024 TradeTech Forum here.

[2024 TradeTech Forum](https://www.tradetechglobal.org/tradetechforum24)


### Questions?

Reach out to us at TradeTech@weforum.org

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