Best practices for using blockchain technologies in international trade [workshop]

Best practices for using blockchain technologies in international trade [workshop]

Date: 30th of November

In just over a decade, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies have grown from relative obscurity toward rapid deployment in advancing the digitalization of trade through data-driven process improvements and new business models.

Whether allowing for tamper-proof digital identity, enabling cross-border payments or contributing to greater transparency in how goods are processed by customs authorities, distributed ledger technology (DLT) can be used to address diverse challenges in conducting and regulating trade.

While trade remains largely paper-based, and the full digitalization of cross-border transactions is not completely in sight, during this workshop, we will highlight practical use cases for blockchain and distributed ledger technology in international trade and explore how blockchain can enable trade transactions involving a variety of actors, contexts and sector-specific requirements.

Draft program

.1. How blockchain/ DLT ecosystem is used in international trade? [Digitization vs digitalization, traditional vs blockchain-based systems in trade, toward paperless trade]

.2. Blockchain and the digitalization of customs [Dgital identity, supply chain management, ethical and fair trade, quality and safety of goods, fighting counterfeiting, intellectual property rights, electronic certificates of origin, electronic SPS certificates, export/import licensing, blockchain, and single window systems.]

.3. Blockchain, financial services, and development [How blockchain improves financial services, insurance, and trade finance]

.4. Implementation of blockchain in Canada and MERCOSUR countries [What the blockchain for the trade ecosystem is and how to decide if the technology is an appropriate solution to a specific problem; what the legal issues are and how policymakers can foster a conducive regulatory environment for the implementation of blockchain for international trade; and some of the other challenges to the deployment and adoption of blockchain technology.]

Panelists:

  • World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)(tbc)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)(tbc)
  • Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA)(tbc)
  • The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA)(tbc)
  • Global Standards 1 (GS1)(tbc)
  • Blockchain Across Canada: Regional Ecosystems, ICTC, CANADA (tbc)
  • How Walmart Canada uses blockchain to solve supply-chain challenges, CANADA(tbc)
  • Intellectual property tracking in cultural media, Manuel Badel / Badel Media, CANADA(tbc)
  • Supply-chain management in Canada, Erik Valiquette / Canadian Blockchain Supply Chain Association (CBSA), CANADA(tbc)
  • Digital contract management for ecommerce, David Sopuch / Avetti Commerce, CANAD(tbc)
  • Decentralized finance, Alim Khamisa / Alkemi, CANADA(tbc)
  • Blockchain traceability solution for cotton produced in Brazil; Viable solution for the leather value chain; Blockchain in the glass packaging supply chain. /  BSR, REVER Consulting, Wholechain and IDB Invest, BRAZIL(tbc)
  • Blockchain in international logistics, / BRF Transportes Internacionais, Transbrasil Logística, Total Cargo, BRAZIL(tbc)
  • Itaú Unibanco is Brazi;, BRAZIL(tbc)
  • Banco Santander Brasil, BRAZIL(tbc)
  • Foreign Trade Integrated System (SISCOMEX), BRAZIL(tbc)

Who the event is for:

  • Export/import companies and service providers
  • IT companies (e.g. technology, finance, trade and supply chain/logistics)
  • Civil society organizations
  • Software developers
  • Academics
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental organizations
  • International standards bodies

Virtual networking will follow the closing of the round table.

Price: Complimentary.

For more information, please contact us at +1 (514) 516 1178 or by email info@internationalbda.com

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