Institute for Trade and Innovation
Agenda
Welcome to the IfTI Global Symposium 2024, discussing geopolitical and trade megatrends: Quo Vadis, Global Trade? The future of global trade will be driven by innovation, digitalisation, a just energy transition, and inclusiveness. We will inform policymakers, financiers, exporters and researchers, enhance knowledge and expertise, and build bridges to strengthen cooperation between key stakeholders. On 4 and 5 September 2024, we will explore practical and pragmatic ways to move forward:
09:00 | Opening Remarks and KeynotesProf Andreas Klasen, IfTI Director, Offenburg University |
10:00 | Panel 1 | Quo Vadis, Global TradeDr Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director EIF, WTO |
10:45 | Break | Time for networking |
11:15 | Panel 2 | Navigating New Trade HorizonsPeter Gisler, CEO, SERV |
12:00 | Panel 3 | Better Together: Public-private CollaborationEsther Baur Reinecke, Head Europe, Swiss Re |
12:45 | Group Photo and Lunch | Time for networking |
14:00 | Panel 4 | Boosting Innovation in TradeYuichiro Akita, General Manager, NEXI |
14:45 | Panel 5 | The Future of Export FinanceAbdulrahman Al Sowaidi, CEO, Qatar Development Bank |
15:30 | Break | Time for networking |
16:00 | Panel 6 | Learning from OthersBert Bruning, Managing Director, Atradius DSB |
16:45 | End of Day 1 |
19:00 | Dinner at Brasserie LokGrünbergstrasse 7, 9000 St.Gallen |
09:00 | Opening Remarks and KeynotesProf Kuno Schedler, IMP Director, University of St.Gallen |
10:00 | Panel 7 | Driving the Green TransitionAnna-Karin Jatko, CEO, EKN |
10:45 | Break | Time for networking |
11:15 | Panel 8 | Systemic Resiliance and Climate ActionProf Thomas Hale, University of Oxford |
12:00 | Panel 9 | Clean Energy Exports: Risks and OpportunitiesDr Maxfield Peterson, Australian National University |
12:45 | End of Day 2 | Lunch & Time for networking |