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LOCATION:Online\, 
SUMMARY:Launch of the first edition on harnessing artificial intelligence f
 or smarter trade facilitation and efficient supply chains
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DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence is already reshaping the way trade and 
 supply chains work. It has now become essential to turn its potential into
  practical solutions rendering trade procedures more streamlined and cost-
 efficient. UN Trade and Development’s new online course\, “Harnessing
  Artificial Intelligence for Smarter Trade Facilitation and Efficient Supp
 ly Chains”\, starting 27 October 2026\, will explore real-world AI appli
 cations in customs\, supply chains and trade facilitation\; present the fo
 undations needed for successful adoption\, and show how AI can be implemen
 ted effectively and responsibly. This first edition of the course\, deliv
 ered in English\, is designed for customs and border officials\, trade and
  supply chain practitioners\, National Trade Facilitation Committee repres
 entatives\, and the next generation of trade professionals aiming to learn
  more on this emerging technology and looking to exchange with sector expe
 rts. Upon successful completion of the course\, participants will: Becom
 e familiar with the history of AI\; Grasp how ethical AI can benefit trad
 e and supply chains\; Analyze the applications of AI in trade facilitatio
 n\; Understand the shortcomings of AI\, as well as the challenges to appl
 y or develop the technology\; Examine the importance of applying an inter
 national AI governance reinforced by national policies\; Discover potenti
 al future uses of AI\; The opening ceremony will introduce the course\, h
 ighlighting its key components\, objectives\, timeline\, and evaluation sy
 stem\, as well as the trade facilitation e-learning platform where partici
 pants will complete the online self-paced course. Registration is availabl
 e through https://tfelearning.unctad.org/harnessingai-landing https://tfe
 learning.unctad.org/harnessingai-landing\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nht
 tps://unctad.org/meeting/launch-first-edition-harnessing-artificial-intell
 igence-smarter-trade-facilitation-and
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