The Good Trade Summit

The International Trade Centre’s (ITC) Good Trade Summit takes place on October 7 and 8, bringing together SheTrades Global, the premier global event linking women entrepreneurs with buyers and partners, and the Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) Forum, one of the leading global events on sustainable value chains.

Under the theme “Emerging Stronger from the COVID-19 Crisis”, The Good Trade Summit will highlight the need to place sustainability and gender equality at the heart of the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, while spotlighting the importance of “good trade” for a more inclusive and equitable world. It will examine these themes through a value chain perspective from every angle: what are some “lessons learned” from the crisis? How can we use this as an opportunity to hit the reset button and build more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable value chains? How can “good trade” be part of the solution?

The Good Trade Summit will convene a wide range of stakeholders from the trade and development community, entrepreneurs, business leaders, government officials, and inspirational speakers from all walks of life to share experiences, showcase initiatives, encourage networking and brainstorm rebuilding a more equitable and sustainable future.

Eligibility

• The Good Trade Summit calls for Community entrepreneurs, business leaders, government officials, and inspirational speakers.

Benefits

• Contribute to advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12 and 5, among others, through the promotion of inclusive and green trade, with a strong focus on developing and emerging countries.
• Bring together inspiring leaders from various backgrounds – industry groups, private sector, public sector, and academia – to discuss how to enhance value chain resilience and gender responsiveness from different perspectives.
• Introduce inclusiveness and sustainability as a holistic concept comprising environmental, social, and economic dimensions – and as a related risk management tool.
• Discuss opportunities for global value chain actors to foster innovation and increase competitiveness by adopting more sustainable business models.
• Bring to the forefront the unique challenges and experiences faced by women entrepreneurs and workers in GVCs.
• Brainstorm solutions and share effective strategic measures and programs that governments, the business community, and support organizations have established to support women entrepreneurs.
• Lead by example by hosting a sustainable, virtual event.
• Provide virtual networking opportunities for attendees and speakers.

Application process

• Click here to register. 
• For more information, click the link.