09:00-09:15

INAUGURATION: OPENING AND WELCOME SPEECH

Welcome Speech

Representative of Shenzhen Municipal Government

Yi Xiaozhun, Deputy Director-General, World Trade

Organization

GU Xueming, President, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, MOFCOM

Zheng Yanling, Secretary-General, Shenzhen Logistics and Supply Chain Management Association (SLSCMA

09:15-12:30

SESSION 1: Forces affecting GVCs – trade policy dynamic and technological innovation

Global trade is facing potential adjustments. The new trade policies and strategies pursued by major economies have raised trade tensions and frictions. Trade expansion in the recent years seems slowing down. Supply chains linking factories around the world have started feeling the burden of rising cost and the pressure to relocate manufacturing facilities. How to deal with these

challenges and formulate sound strategies to adapt and adjust are the important questions for supply chain professionals, researchers and policymakers.

On the other hand, economy is also experiencing a major boost propelled by the new wave

of technological innovation, represented by digitalization, artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics, and industry 4.0. New technologies provide firms with new growth potential and lowered costs; enable new business models; and redefine the ways in which products are produced and distributed around the world. Innovation is  also deeply changing the organization of cross- border supply chains with improved efficiency in an unprecedented way.

This panel, consisted of economists, GVC researchers, supply chain managers, and innovation experts, will discuss factors currently influencing global trade, particularly the trade through GVCs; and explore ideas, options, and possible strategies to sustain and reinforce GVCs in the new policy and innovation environment.

Key Questions

1. What are the general trends in the global economy? What might be the impacts of policy changes in major economies on trade and the world economy?

2. What might be the negative consequences of rising trade tensions on GVCs? Are impacts

already started to show? Are significant shifts of production locations occurring since the start of tariff war?

3. What are the options for businesses along supply chains to cope with short-term interruption, as well as for mid or long-term adjustment?

4. What are the promising technologies that could reshape global production and supply networks? What are the possible scenarios in applying them in GVCs in the coming years? 5.How might technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence streamline customs procedure, optimize supply chains and reduce administrative costs associated with cross- border trade? What are the regulatory barriers to adopt these technologies?

6.How mature are these technologies and how soon might they affect business activities? What strategies businesses and governments might take to reap the benefits of those technological innovations?

09:15-09:45

Keynote Presentation "Protectionism and GVCs"

Gary Gereffi, Professor and Director of the Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness at Duke University

"TradeLens: IBM and Maersk develop an open and neutral supply chain platform poised to transform the industry"

Nicolas Buhmann, Commercial Manager, Global Trade Digitisation, Maers

10:15-10:30

Coffee & Tea Break

10:30-12:30

Panel Discussion

Gary Gereffi, Professor and Director of the Center on Globalization, Governance & Competitiveness at Duke University

Zhongxiu Zhao, Founding Dean of Research Institute for Global Value Chains, Vice President, University of International Business and Economics, China

Graham Slack, Chief Economist, Head of Strategic Intelligence, Maersk

Luis Arriaga Arias, President, Transportation District, UPS Asia Pacific Region

Gabriel Petrus, Executive Director, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Brazil, and ITTI - Intelligent Tech & Trade Initiative

Nicolas Buhmann, Commercial Manager, Global Trade Digitisation, Maersk

Pun-Arj Chairatana, Director, National Innovation Agency, Thailand

Moderator

Robert B. Koopman, Chief Economist, World Trade Organization

Summit Dialogue (Q&A)

12:30-14:30

Luncheon and networkin

14:30-17:00

SESSION 2: Access to Trade Finance: an important element to firms’ competitiveness – looking at traditional products and facilities Only a small part of international trade is paid cash in advance, as importers generally wish to pay, at the earliest, upon receipt of the merchandise while exporters wish to be paid upon shipment at the latest. To bridge this time gap, a credit or a guarantee of payment is required. Trade finance provides the credit, payment guarantee, insurance, and receivable finance needed to mitigate the payment risk

during this period. As such, trade finance is the lubricant of trade.

This session will look at the practical and policies issues related to the use of traditional trade finance products, such as letters of credit, performance guarantees, pre-shipment export credit, and import credit. After briefly introducing such markets, the session will

highlight that “Traditional” trade finance products remain quite attractive, as their use is well codified internationally. Supply side constraints exist regarding their availability, particularly

in developing countries. Challenges exists are some of these products are very labour intensive, and will hopefully be subject to the digital revolution.

Key Questions

1. Brief presentation of Traditional Trade Finance markets size, characteristics, and economic impact of shortages when they occur

2. How do the issues of access, bank capacity and regulation/compliance impact trade financing and what are the policy considerations at play?

3. How is the private/public/academic dynamic evolving in shaping the future of trade finance,

including digitisation?

14:30-15:15

Keynote Presentation

"Review of Traditional Trade Finance solutions and policy issues around them"

Marc Auboin, Counsellor, World Trade

Organization

15:15-15:30

Coffee & Tea Brea

15:30-17:00

Panel Discussion

Alexander Malaket, President, Opus Advisory International

Steven Beck, Head of Trade Finance, Asian Development Bank

Liu Yunfei, Deputy General Manager, Global Trade Services Department, Bank of China, Head Office

Xu Jun, Deputy General Manager, Global Trade Services Department, Bank of China, Jiangsu Branch

Moderator

Marc Auboin, Counsellor, World Trade

Organization

Summit Dialogue (Q&A)

17:45-20:00

Welcome dinner hosted by Shenzhen Logistics and Supply Chain Management Association (SLSCMA)

Venue: Hall 5, Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center

09:00-12:00

SESSION 3: Supply Chain Finance: Review of potential solutions and challenges

As in the past two decades trade has to a large extent expanded in the context of global value chains, the way buyers and sellers have been handling payments and credit has been transformed. While traditional trade finance, in

the form of letters of credit for example, remains an important form of trade finance, supply chain finance solutions have developed at a faster rate to accommodate the needs of buyers and sellers involved in processing trade. Supply chain finance solutions vary a great deal, and may involve parties such as banks, insurance companies, and factoring companies in support of buyers and sellers. However, obtaining affordable supply chain finance solutions can be a challenge for SMEs, which are often seen as the "weak link" by financial intermediaries in the cascade of payables and receivables involved in supply chains.

Key Questions

1. How is the market for supply chain finance evolving, both in terms of the products and technology?

2. What are the opportunities available through broader usage and adoption of SCF?

3. What can be done from a policy perspective to motivate greater use of SCF techniques and to increase economic inclusion?

How will the market evolve with the greater involvement of FinTechs and Non-Banks?

09:00-09:45

Keynote Presentations

"Review of Supply Chain solutions and challenges"

Alexander Malaket, President of Opus International, Deputy Head of the

Executive Committee, International Chamber of

Commerce (ICC) Banking Commission

09:45-10:00

Coffee & Tea Brea

10:00-12:00

Panel Discussion

Marc Auboin, Counsellor, World Trade

Organization

Steven Beck, Head of Trade Finance, Asian Development Bank

Huang Yi, Assistant Professor, Pictet Chair for Finance and Development Graduate Institute Of International And Development Studies

Liu Yunfei, Deputy General Manager, Global Trade Services Department, Bank of China, Head Office

Xu Jun, Deputy General Manager, Global Trade Services Department, Bank of China, Jiangsu Branch

Moderator

Alexander Malaket, President of Opus International, Deputy Head of the Executive Committee, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Banking Commission

Summit Dialogue (Q&A)

12:00-12:30

CONCLUSIONS AND CLOSURE

Substantive Summary

Robert B. Koopman, Chief Economist, World Trade Organization

Closing Speech

Yi Xiaozhun, Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization

Sun Tianlu, Executive Chairman, Shenzhen Outbound Alliance (SOA)

12:30-14:30

Luncheon and networkin

14:30-17:00

FACTORY VISIT: SF Express (logistics) and TRANSSION (mobile phone manufacturer)

SF Express is one of China’s leading comprehensive service providers of express logistics and it aims to provide customers with integrated and comprehensive logistics solutions. In addition to providing high-quality logistics services at the distribution end,

SF has also extended its services to front- end processes, including production, supply,

marketing, and distribution, for the value chain. Based on customer requirements, utilizing big data analysis and cloud computing technologies, SF provides customers with integrated logistics services including warehousing management, sales forecasting, big data analysis, and settlement management.

TRANSSION is a smart device manufacturer and mobile value-added services provider with the highest brand influence in global emerging markets. It is best-known in emerging markets for its leading mobile phone brands, including TECNO, itel, Infinix, and Spice. After more than 10 years of expansion, the company

has become a leading player in the mobile industry in global emerging markets. In 2017, TRANSSION sold nearly 130 million mobile phones globally. According to IDC figures for 2017, TRANSSION’s mobile phone brands held a 45% share in the African market.