World Export Development Forum slated for 12-13 October,2016

The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board are pleased to invite members of the media to the 16th edition of the World Export Development Forum, which will be held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Convention Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 12‑13 October 2016.

Held under the theme Trade for Success: Connect, Compete, Change, the 2016 World Export Development Forum will offer insights for decision-makers on trends that drive business innovation and internationalization, and explore solutions for how companies can overcome trade barriers and become more competitive in world markets.

Sri Lanka, at the crossroads of the maritime routes of the Indian Ocean, offers the perfect location to shape the future of global trade.

Join more than 600 trade experts for interactive panel discussions that will put focus on the possible consequences of mega-regional trade agreements, how digital technologies reshape trade, and how standards can empower companies to enter new markets.

Confirmed speakers in no particular order include:

· Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka

· Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Hungary

· Eben Sermon, Vice President, Greater Europe, Middle East and Africa eBay International

· Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General, UNCTAD

· Jagdish Singla, Vice President, Nestlé Sri Lanka

· Patricia Scotland, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth

· Khurram Dastgir Khan, Minister of Commerce, Pakistan

· Shamshad Akhtar, Executive Secretary, UNESCAP

· Xavier-Luc Duval, Minister of Tourism and External Relations, Ministry of Tourism and External Relations, Mauritius

· Naushad Forbes, President, Confederation of Indian Industry

· Petra Pana, Deputy State Secretary, Foreign Economic Affairs, Hungary

· Gao Hongbing, Vice President, Alibaba Group

· Matanda Wabuyele, CEO, Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry

· Shouwen Wang, Vice Minister of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce, China

· D.J. Pandian, Vice President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

· Stefano Arganese, CEO, Central Eastern Southern Europe and Americas, Middle East, Africa, DHL Freight

To register for the event, please visit:
www.intracen.org/events/wedf-2016/registration

For further information about WEDF, please visit: www.intracen.org/wedf

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