Session 3: Advancing E-commerce

This session will address the topic of: Advancing E-commerce.

Presenters will address three questions on how to accelerate progress in tackling trade facilitation challenges:

1. Inclusivity: Do simplified Customs procedures and e-platforms hold the key to true e-Commerce democratization?
2. Readiness: Is there enough emphasis on technological agility to take advantage of future opportunities?
3. Resiliency: How can we best ensure the continuation and acceleration of e-Commerce growth?
    

Presenters:

• Mr. Anthony Cambas (University of Mississippi)
• Mr. Dayang Hao (Alibaba)
• Mrs. Gabriela Montenegro (Prospera Consortium, LLC)
• Mrs. Fridah Kimani (Kenya Revenue Authority)
• Mr. Ike Ononogbu (Supply Now)
• Mrs. Edna Oduwo (DHL Kenya)

Facilitator: Philippe Isler (GAFT)
Discussion leader: Anthony Cambas (University of Missisippi)

Pitch session

This elevator pitch session will address the topic of: Advancing E-commerce.

Innovators will be given five minutes to pitch their ideas on how to accelerate progress in tackling trade facilitation challenges.

Innovators:

• Rowland Mwale (Milim Online Agri Food market place)  Watch video
• Juan Pablo Ortega (Y.UNO)  Watch video
• Victoria Tanyi Wang (UNCTAD)  Watch video

Participation and Registration

The session will be streamed online via DHL and is open to international trade professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.

Registration is mandatory and a link to access the on-line platform will be sent to all registered participants before the session begins.