Trade in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

October 18, 2023
14:00–14:45 (Asia/Dubai time zone)

About this session

From traceability and transparency to better forecasting and inventory control, technology has the potential to transform global trade in a myriad of ways. As their efficiency benefits are become increasingly well-understood and documented, how can these same technologies be deployed to enhance equity and sustainability?

Simultaneous interpretation in English and Arabic.

Speakers

YE
Yousef Gamal El-Din
Senior Anchor
Bloomberg TV
MH
Mona Haddad
Global Director, Trade, Investment and Competitiveness
World Bank Group
LK
Lynn Kuok
Adjunct Professor
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS-Asia)
JS
Jagjit Singh Srai
Director, Research; Head, Centre for International Manufacturing, Institute for Manufacturing
University of Cambridge
ST
Sarah Thorn
Senior Director, Global Government Affairs
Walmart

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