Agenda - EURO Trade Summit

2024 Summit Agenda

Our lineup of visionaries, industry leaders, and trailblazers bring a wealth of expertise, insights, and innovative thinking to the podium. Get ready to be inspired and informed by the thought leaders shaping the landscape of trade, logistics, and transportation.

DAY 1: August 29th, 2024

SUMMIT OPENING

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

TOPICS:

Summit’s introductory speech

STRUCTURING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES

PANEL DISCUSSION 1
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

E-Residency Program
EU/Africa Business Landscape
Enabling Global Business
Strategic Development
Diplomatic Relationships
Employment in Estonia
Regulatory Compliance
Tax Treaties

HOUSING & INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT

INDIVIDUAL SESSION 1
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

TOPICS:

Private-Public Partnerships
Housing Policies
Quantity Surveying
Cost Engineering
Procurement & Logistics

AFRICAN TRADE: CURRENT PERSPECTIVES

INDIVIDUAL SESSION 2
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

TOPICS:

Introduction to the Africa International Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Trading with Africa
Global Trade Policy
The Future of Africa
Industrialization of Africa

REAL ESTATE & INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

PANEL DISCUSSION 2
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

African Real Estate Sector
Government Relations
Public Infrastructure Projects
Sustainability & Innovation
Smart Energy Management
Public Biddings
Social Impact Investment
Sustainable Finance

ETHICAL GOVERNANCE & ECONOMIC PROGRESS

PANEL DISCUSSION 3
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

Enabling Global Business
Strategic Development
Diplomatic Relationships
Ethical Governance
Entrepreneurship, Equality, Leadership
Pan-Africanism Strategies for Regional Collaboration

LUNCH BREAK

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH:

VIP Meetings
VIP Lunch

EMPOWERING TOMORROW: LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION

PANEL DISCUSSION 4
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

Artificial Intelligence
Online Education
Leadership & Vision
Women Empowerment
Business Growth Strategy
Emerging Technologies
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Empowering Future Innovators: Science ACross Continents

INDIVIDUAL SESSION 3
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

TOPICS:

Partnerships with European Institutions
Promoting Entrepreneurship through Science
The Importance of STEM Education
Economic Development through Science
Future Opportunities for Collaboration

CARGO SECURITY & MONITORING

INDIVIDUAL SESSION 4
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

TOPICS:

Security & Monitoring
Enabling EU’s FastLane
Digital Trade
International Shipping

TRADE INVESTMENT: AFRICA REDISCOVERED

PANEL DISCUSSION 5
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

Strategic Investment
International Trade Finance
Compliance in Banking
Trade Insurance
Credit Assessment
Transregional Banking Partnerships

AUTOMATION IN TRADE DOCUMENTATION

STARTUP SHOWCASE
8:15 PM - 9:00 PM

TOPICS:

Embracing AI in Documentary Trade
Automating Trade AML and Compliance
Automating Invoice Management
Improving Working Capital Cycles

CLOSING CEREMONY

9:00 PM - 9:15 PM

TOPICS:

Contact Information Exchange
Next Steps

DAY 2: August 30th, 2024

SUMMIT OPENING

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

TOPICS:

Summit’s introductory speech

FORGING AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MINDSET

PANEL DISCUSSION 6
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

Leadership & Resilience
Business Growth
High-Performance Teams
Team Management
Education & Advocacy
Business Communication

Sustainable Trade, Technology & Finance

PANEL DISCUSSION 7
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

Green Trade Policies
Innovations in Sustainable Technology
Sustainable Finance
Circular Economy
Sustainable Supply Chains
The Future of Trade Agreements
Innovation & Social Responsibility

The Global Economic Value of Submarine Communication Cables

INDIVIDUAL SESSION 5
11:15 AM - 12:00PM

TOPICS:

Introduction to Submarine Cables
Economic Impact of Global Data Traffic
Asia Pacific Submarine Cable Trends
Data Centers & Cable Synergy
Submarine Cable Growth in Africa
Resilience & Redundancy in Cable Networks
Challenges in Building New Submarine Cables
3-Step Plan for Connectivity Hubs

Legal Aspects of Special Purpose Vehicles in International Trade

INDIVIDUAL SESSION 6
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

TOPICS:

Legal Structures in the Corporate World in Estonia
Advantages of the Estonian Tax System
Special Purpose Vehicles in the EU
e-Governance & Transparency
Company Formation in Estonia

Global Strategies in Information Technology

PANEL DISCUSSION 8
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

Global Data Infrastructure Trends
Public-Private Partnerships in Digital Transformation
Enhancing Cybersecurity for Trade Communications
Innovations in Information Technology
Regulatory Challenges in IT Infrastructure
Economic Benefits of Expanding Fiber Networks
Developing National Strategies for Digital Infrastructure
Future-Proofing Communications Networks

Lunch Break

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

OFF-CAMPUS LUNCH:

VIP Meetings
VIP Lunch

The Future of Science Centers: Innovations & INternational Collaborations

PANEL DISCUSSION 9
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

Role of Science Centers in Global STREAM Education
International Collaborations for Institutional Development
Science Centers in Global Science Literacy
Logistics/Challenges in Importing & Exporting for Science Centers
Cross-Border Funding & Sponsorship
International Trade for Science Center Exhibitions

WOMEN IN BUSINESS & DIVERSITY

PANEL DISCUSSION 10
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

Leadership & Representation
Workplace Culture & Inclusivity
Challenges & Barriers
Diversity as a Business Imperative
Importance of Networks & Micro-Communities
Policy & Legal Frameworks
Entrepreneurship & Funding

Cultivating the Future: Agriculture and Trade

PANEL DISCUSSION 10
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

Sustainable Agriculture: Balancing Productivity and Environmental Stewardship
Market Access and Fair Trade Practices
Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Trade
Innovation in Agri-Tech
Food Security and Trade
Agricultural Trade Policies
Smallholder Farmers in Global Trade

Transforming Logistics: The Journey Toward Digital Standardization and Efficiency

INDIVIDUAL SESSION 7
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM

TOPICS:

The Evolution of Digital Logistics Systems
Single Window Initiative: Cross-Border Efficiency
Standardization in Freight Transport Digitalization
From Paper to Digital: Transition Strategies
Real-Time Cargo Tracking & Management
Digital Logistics in Public Administration
Pan-European & Pan-African Collaboration in Digital Logistics
Future Trends in Logistics & Information Systems

Smart Cities and Technology Transfer: Lessons from Estonia for Africa and Beyond

PANEL DISCUSSION 11
7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Moderated by

TOPICS:

Estonia’s Digital Transformation
Adapting Innovations in Africa
Building Digital Infrastructure
Public-Private Partnerships
Capacity Building: Empowering Local Communities
Sustainability and Smart Cities
The Future of Global Technology Transfer

Bridging Sustainability: Pathways for UAE & EU in Achieving Agenda 2030

INDIVIDUAL SESSION 8
8:15 PM - 9:00 PM

TOPICS:

Agenda 2030: Relevance to UAE and EU Policies
UAE Circular Economy Initiatives
EU-UAE Sustainable Development
Challenges in Circular Economy Implementation
Innovation & Investment Opportunities in Sustainability
Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainability Goals

CLOSING CEREMONY

9:00 PM - 9:15 PM

TOPICS:

Contact Information Exchange
Next Steps

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