T3i at the WEF TradeTech Forum in Abu Dhabi

Our founding partners Shalini Lall and Daniel Cotti attended the inaugural TradeTech Forum organised by the WEF during the WTO Ministerial conference in AbuDhabi in March 2024. They interacted with industry experts, policy makers and industry body representatives and also participated in various workgroups where in discussion at small tables ideas and approaches were debated and summarised for the WEF.

The WEF intends to replicate this Forum going forward. For an example of one of the discussions that took place, take a look here: Panel Discussion: From Vision to Action: Building Coalitions for a Global TradeTech Boom

Event Highlights

• 22 sessions including breakfast discussions, startup presentations, panels, interviews, and a book launch

• Over 30 speakers on the main stage, with approximately 60 speakers in workshops

• Four interactive workshops gathering community feedback on trade finance, green trade, logistics, supply chains, and trade facilitation

• Affiliate sessions organised by World Customs Organization, International Chamber of Commerce and International Trade Centre

• A Trade Fair featuring startups showcasing innovative tech solutions for trade

• Networking opportunities

• Livestream sessions

• Leaders' Dinner