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2/26/24, 2:53 PM Inaugural TradeTech Forum to showcase how trade can add trillions to global economy | Emirates News Agency
Things and data analytics to unlock trillions of dollars in

additional global trade value.

By taking place parallel to MC13, the WTO’s topmost

decision-making body, the event will provide the ideal

platform for engaging with leading stakeholders from

the public and private sectors. The event will become an

annual meeting and be the major convening forum for

the best in TradeTech thinking. It is a significant pillar of

the TradeTech Global Initiative, which also includes a

report that sets out a pathway to modernising the

global trading system via the increasing adoption of

TradeTech, a sandbox, and an incubator.

Dr. Al Zeyoudi stated, “Technology has the potential to

positively impact every link in global supply chains, from

automated customs checks to AI-directed inventory

management systems. It can also expand the reach of

trade, enabling smaller nations and SMEs to participate

in the global trading system equitably and securely.

“The TradeTech Forum is an opportunity for global trade

leaders to share insights, explore areas of collaboration,

and collectively shape the future of global trade. I look

forward to constructive and insightful discussions that

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