International Trade conference: hear from speakers including the HM Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific and experts from Visa and Finastra.
At the International Trade conference, we hear from experts from business and government on the impact COVID-19 has had on trade. The discussion focuses on both challenges and opportunities. Speakers explore a range of issues, including supply chain disruption, ethical and sustainability issues, acceleration of digital technology and innovation, and concludes focusing on how trade is a force for good in a post-COVID economic recovery.
Speakers:
- Josh Hardie, Deputy Director-General, CBI
- Jeni Mundy, Managing Director, UK&I, Visa
- Natalie Black, HM Trade Commissioner, Asia Pacific
- Janice Charette, Canadian High Commissioner to the UK
- Simon Paris, Chief Executive Officer, Finastra
Watch the session
Highlights from the session:
- Josh Hardie touched upon the impact COVID-19 has had on trade and business operations, amidst rising protectionism and Brexit. He also talked about the acceleration of creativity and innovation due to the pandemic and how businesses can benefit from digital transformation and create mo