TradeTech Forum – 2nd Edition
The second edition of the TradeTech Forum gathered global trade leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore how emerging technologies are transforming the trade landscape. The forum featured dynamic debates, insightful panels, and interactive workshops focused on AI-driven customs, blockchain-enabled logistics, and digital trade compliance. Key discussions emphasized the role of regulatory alignment, investment, and innovation in building efficient, inclusive, and sustainable trade systems. The forum also unveiled new findings from pilot programs and offered actionable insights on integrating technology across global supply chains, ensuring that trade remains future-ready in an increasingly digital economy.
TradeTech
TradeTech is a global initiative launched by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Economy and Abu Dhabi’s key regulators, aiming to revolutionize international trade through advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT, and cloud computing. Through platforms such as the annual TradeTech Forum and the TradeTech Regulatory Sandbox, the initiative brings together policymakers, innovators, and businesses to co-create digital trade solutions. It supports experimentation in areas like digital trade finance, cross-border data flows, and decentralized identity. By driving regulatory innovation and fostering startup acceleration, TradeTech is shaping a more efficient, inclusive, and future-ready global trade ecosystem.
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society. Best known for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, the Forum provides a platform for dialogue and collaboration on pressing global challenges, including climate change, economic development, technology, and social inclusion. It plays a key role in shaping global, regional, and industry agendas by fostering public-private partnerships and promoting innovative solutions that support sustainable and inclusive growth.
