Peace, Trade, Development and Innovations: Insights from International Leaders

This panel discussion aims to explore the nexus between trade, innovations, development, and peace, examining how these elements intersect and influence each other. Through insights from distinguished speakers representing key international organizations, we seek to deepen our understanding of the opportunities and challenges inherent in leveraging trade and innovation for sustainable development and peacebuilding.

Speakers

• Ms. Rebeca Grynspan - Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), UNCTAD
• Ms. Pamela Coke-Hamilton - Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), ITC
• Mr. Xiangchen Zhang - Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), WTO
• Ms Tatiana Molcean - UN Under Secretary-General and UNECE Executive Secretary, UN
• Mr. Daren Tang Heng Shim - Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO (TBC)

Accreditation

You will need a UN accreditation  to attend this event.

Live streaming

This event is only offered in-person. 

Main organiser

• Geneva Peacebuilding Platform

Co-Organizers

• University for Peace