Agenda 2024 - 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

TOPICS:

Summit’s introductory speech

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

TOPICS:

E-Residency Program

EU/Africa Business Landscape

Enabling Global Business

Strategic Development

Diplomatic Relationships

Employment in Estonia

Regulatory Compliance

Tax Treaties

SPEAKERS:

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

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

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

TOPICS:

African Real Estate Sector

Government Relations

Public Infrastructure Projects

Sustainability & Innovation

Smart Energy Management

Public Biddings

Social Impact Investment

Sustainable Finance

SPEAKERS:

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

TOPICS:

Enabling Global Business

Strategic Development

Diplomatic Relationships

Ethical Governance

Entrepreneurship, Equality, Leadership

Pan-Africanism Strategies for Regional Collaboration

SPEAKERS:

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

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

TOPICS:

Artificial Intelligence

Online Education

Leadership & Vision

Women Empowerment

Business Growth Strategy

Emerging Technologies

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

SPEAKERS:

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

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

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

TOPICS:

Strategic Investment

International Trade Finance

Compliance in Banking

Trade Insurance

Credit Assessment

Transregional Banking Partnerships

SPEAKERS:

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

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

TOPICS:

Contact Information Exchange
Next Steps

DAY 2: August 30th, 2024

SUMMIT OPENING

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

TOPICS:

Summit’s introductory speech

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

TOPICS:

Leadership & Resilience

Business Growth

High-Performance Teams

Team Management

Education & Advocacy

Business Communication

SPEAKERS:

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

TOPICS:

Green Trade Policies

Innovations in Sustainable Technology

Sustainable Finance

Circular Economy

Sustainable Supply Chains

The Future of Trade Agreements

Innovation & Social Responsibility

SPEAKERS:

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

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

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

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

SPEAKERS:

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

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

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

SPEAKERS:

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

TOPICS:

Leadership & Representation

Workplace Culture & Inclusivity

Challenges & Barriers

Diversity as a Business Imperative

Importance of Networks & Micro-Communities

Policy & Legal Frameworks

Entrepreneurship & Funding

SPEAKERS:

TOPICS:

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

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

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

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

SPEAKERS:

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

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

TOPICS:

Contact Information Exchange
Next Steps

Our Collaborative Leaders: 2024 Edition Organizing Committee Partners

As we pave the way for the future of international commerce, we extend our gratitude to the esteemed companies that stand beside us as key partners in the Organizing Committee. These collaborative leaders contribute their expertise, innovation, and dedication to ensure the Euro Trade Summit exceeds expectations. Explore the companies shaping the event, driving excellence, and sharing our commitment to redefine the landscape of trade, logistics, and transportation in Europe, Africa, LatAm, and beyond.

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20Nov

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EU Trade Opportunities and Challenges

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13Jan

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The European Union’s Global Trade Influence

20Nov

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EU Trade Opportunities and Challenges

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29Sep

Global Trade | Innovation | Logistics | Shipping

The Promising India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

The IMEC transcends conventional trade routes, symbolizing a collaborative vision that extends beyond economic ties, encompassing sustainable practices and a transformative force in reshaping the future of international relations.

2024 Key Sponsors & Partners

Behind the success of Euro Trade Summit lies a robust network, a tapestry of esteemed sponsors, and strategic partnerships that amplify the impact of our event. Explore the collaborative ecosystem that powers the summit, connecting businesses, organizations, and thought leaders across the international commerce landscape.