The aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and other geopolitical developments have escalated disruptions to global trade and international supply chains, intensifying production and efficiency losses. Investments and trade patterns would both need to shift to ensure minimal disruptions, while encompassing emerging economies and vulnerable sections of society in the trade endeavour. Trade facilitation through concerted country strategies and technology use to facilitate integration into the global supply chain is a necessity as well. This session would aim at setting a vision for strengthening and diversifying value chains for more inclusive and sustainable global trade and investment. Panelists:

 Borge Brende, President, World Economic Forum, Switzerland

 Robert Maersk Uggla, Chairman of the Board, A.P. Moller – Maersk, Denmark

 Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, DP World, UAE

 Francisco Gomes Neto, President and Chief Executive Officer, Embraer, Brazil

 Innes Willox, Chief Executive, AI Group, Australia

 Raj Subramaniam, President and Chief Executive Officer, FedEx, USA Moderator: Mallika Srinivasan, Chairman & Managing Director, Tractors & Farm Equipment Ltd, India