In its fourth year, Economist Impact’s Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit will bring together business leaders and policymakers to discuss the implications of trade policy and practical business logistics. It will convene thought leaders from the entire trade and supply-chain ecosystem and high-level government representatives. Topics will include supply chain diversification from China, handling sustainability, product traceability, managing data in digital trade, supply chain resilience and trade in emerging regions, among others.

GTR MENA will return to Dubai on February 20-21, 2024, marking 21 years in the region! Having welcomed over 900 market leaders in 2023, the next edition will once again deliver a highly anticipated opportunity to connect with key players and access to a full spectrum of companies involved in trade and exports in this region.

Under the stewardship of The Economist editors, our two-day summit will examine the influence of geopolitics on global trade and how to adapt supply chains to this dynamic environment. What are the benefits of digital trade, particularly for developing countries? What is the potential of new technologies, such as blockchain, AI or robotics, in making supply chains more resilient and more sustainable? This 3rd annual event convenes thought leaders from the entire trade and supply chain ecosystem.

For 170 years, World Expos have provided a platform to showcase the greatest innovations that have shaped the world we live in today. United Arab Emirates will be host of this year's event themed ‘Connecting Minds and Creating the Future’ with the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Expo 2020 will continue the tradition of parading the latest technology from around the globe.