Global Trade Facilitation Summit Dubai 2023

15 – 16 March 2023

Dubai Chamber Auditorium


ICC UAE is pleased to announce that the 2nd Edition of Global Trade Facilitation Summit 2023, themed “Trade Transformation and Technology” will take place the week commencing 13th March 2023 at Dubai Chambers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Global Trade Facilitation Summit 2023 “GTFS2023” is a unique opportunity for banks, trade finance professionals, traders, importers, exporters, lawyers, and business professionals to gain insights into trends, developments, and legal and technical issues impacting global trade & finance. The summit will be attended by 500-plus delegates from the UAE, MENA region, and around the globe.

The key stakeholders in trade facilitation will share experiences, and expertise and pool resources to fast-track inclusive participation and engagement in the enhancement of the global trade ecosystem.

The summit includes:

  • Reception on the evening of Tuesday 14th March
  • Plenary Day 1 on Wednesday 15th March
  • Plenary Day 2 on Thursday 16th March
  • Gala dinner on the evening of Thursday 16th March
  • Social Networking Event on Friday 17th March

This week-long event, pioneered by ICC UAE will see leaders in trade facilitation join hands with focus and determination to make the business work for everyone, every day, everywhere – the central value proposition of the ICC.

With the current challenges and ongoing uncertainties for global trade and finance, the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) provide exporters and importers with a secure channel to propel trade to what are often considered high-risk emerging markets. For many corporate customers and SMEs the MDBs through their support structures have kept supply chains open and have empowered companies to trade in regions that would otherwise be considered high-risk emerging markets.