World Trade and Tech Day will put inclusive AI policy at the center of global trade talks. Opening the event with welcoming remarks, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will set the tone for the day. A ministerial dialogue will explore why artificial intelligence has risen as a key issue in trade policy debates. The agenda also features a keynote speech and a panel discussion with representatives from the private sector. Topics will include digital services, intellectual property rights, technical standards, and the participation of developing economies within AI-related value chains. These sessions aim to connect technology policy with the practical needs of cross-border trade operations.
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