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less developed countries and small and medium-sized enterprises to participate more effectively
and fairly in the global trading system, while enhancing security and transparency.

"The TradeTech Forum is a key platform to advancing these benefits, convening global trade leaders
to explore leveraging technology to make supply chains smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive."

He added that as a nation at the forefront of technological innovation and global trade facilitation,
this platform exemplifies the country's commitment to fostering collaboration and harnessing
digital technologies to drive sustainable, inclusive growth in global trade.

Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, stated,
"As a key node on international supply chains and a global magnet for talents, businesses,
investments, Abu Dhabi continues to develop trade facilitation solutions, and employ advanced
technologies and methods such as AI and Blochian to enable free and fair trade and exchange of
goods, services, and innovations. The TradeTech forum in Abu Dhabi provides a suitable platform to
discuss ideas, challenges, and explore opportunities, devising innovative solutions that will shape
the future of global trade."
The agenda for the forum packs many multi-disciplinary sessions, with the day starting off with the
TradeTech Face-Off, an engaging breakfast debate featuring two contrasting visions on the future of
TradeTech, where attendees will have to take a stance to what they believe the future of TradeTech
holds.

This dialogue will expand to topics such as smart customs and how AI will revolutionise trade, a
topic explored in depth in the latest TradeTech report "Artificial Intelligence for Efficiency,
Sustainability and Inclusivity in TradeTech" just launched at the Annual Meeting at Davos.

Plenary panels will continue throughout the day, discussing key topics such as the outcomes of the
2025 TradeTech Report, the regulatory sandbox outcomes in trade finance, and the imperatives for
investment in trade innovation. A series of interactive workshops have been designed to create
engaging deep-dives into AI-driven transformations in supply chains, trade finance, and logistics.

In addition, the attendees can expect exclusive networking opportunities, with dedicated spaces
for bilateral meetings, investor collaborations, and knowledge exchange.

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