## See Highlights from TradeTech Forum 2024

On February 27, 2024, the TradeTech Forum brought together 400 of the world’s foremost trade leaders and experts, ranging from trade officials and logistics providers to investors and academics.


**400+** Attendees

**22** Sessions

**90+** Speakers


## Key Insights


### With participation from:

AD Ports, Agility, A.P. Moeller Maersk, AWS, Barclays, BCG, Citi, DHL, DP World, e&, Ericsson, Google, Hitachi, HP, HSBC, IBM, Kraft Heinz, Lulu, Microsoft, Port of Rotterdam, TikTok, Visa, Walmart and more!


## Event Highlights


## Keynote Speeches

H.E. Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, United Arab EmiratesBørge Brende, President, World Economic ForumThe Plenary Session, with opening speeches and the panel "How to Boost the TradeTech Ecosystem," is accessible here.


## Panel Discussions

How do we boost the TradeTech ecosystem? (Replay)Interviews: The Thinker, the Innovator and the Builder. (Replay)MC13 meets TradeTech: The Role of International Policies in advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Trade through Technology. (Replay)From Vision to Action: Building Coalitions for a Global TradeTech Boom. (Replay)Plenary: TradeTech Forum Insights & Outlook. (Replay)


## Workshops

Digitalizing Customs Procedures for Seamless Cross Border Transactions – by the Global Alliance for Trade FacilitationFintech Innovators in Trade Finance: Empowering Small Businesses Smart Logistics and Supply Chain VisibilityTechnology for Green Trade


## Roundtable Discussions

Enabling MSME Trade through technology and innovation – by ITC The Future of Trade: How Trusted AI will Drive Trade Transformation – by IBMFrom Documents to Data: Mapping the Pathway, Clearing the Hurdles - by ICC Use of new technologies and innovative solutions to improve Customs, enhance security and facilitate trade - by WCO


## Bilateral Meetings and Networking Lunch

The TradeTech Forum drew a varied group of stakeholders, such as investors, regulators, technology providers, logistics companies, global traders, retailers, and academics. Participants included trade ministers, officials, tech entrepreneurs, and representatives from international organizations, enriching the discussions.


## TradeTech Fair

The Following organizations hosted booths to discuss and showcase TradeTech solutions and opportunities:IBMIOTADoraeNpontulogidooEnigio ABTradeteq LimitedNetworks Synergy4FOLD ContainersTrade4MSMEs (WTO)Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation


## Solution Spotlights

Founders and CEOs from the following startups presented their innovative TradeTech Solutions:PledgeDoraeid4.tradeMobyFlyDistichainEmpeiriaEnigio ABAdrianople GroupJetstream Africa4FOLD ContainersInclusive Trade UKSee their presentations here.


## Book Launch

The book 'The Elgar Companion to the WTO', an extensive guide to the WTO, was globally launched at the TradeTech Forum, co-sponsored by Edward Elgar Publishing and others.


## TLIP Collaboration Signing Ceremony

The World Economic Forum, TradeMark Africa, the IOTA Foundation, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, the Institute of Export and International Trade, and the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation sealed a Collaboration Agreement during the TradeTech Forum. (Learn more)


### Questions?

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