Digital Trade for Regional Growth: Foundations, Finance & Adoption
Tbilisi, GeorgiaDigital Trade & Trade Finance Workshop is a two‑day, in‑person workshop bringing together policymakers, banks, businesses, and development partners to explore the foundations and practical adoption of digital trade and digital trade finance.
The workshop will examine legal and policy frameworks, digitalisation of trade and customs processes, emerging technologies, and real‑world banking use cases. Through expert presentations and interactive discussions, participants will explore how interoperability, trust, and common standards can accelerate digital adoption and help close the global trade finance gap.
The event is co-organised by EBRD, ADB, Bank of Georgia, ICC Digital Standards Initiative (DSI), ICC Georgia, TTP and partners, and is free of charge and by invitation only.
Dates:
16–17 April 2026
Venue:
Paragraph Hotel
Tbilisi, Georgia
Format:
In‑person workshop (invite‑only)
Participation fee:
Free of charge
Language:
English (simultaneous interpretation will be available)
Accommodation:
A limited number of rooms are available at the Paragraph Hotel and nearby hotels at a preferential rate. Registered participants will receive further details on how to access the discount code.
Photography & recording:
Please note that the event may be photographed and recorded for documentation and communication purposes. By registering for and attending the event, participants consent to such use.
Programme Overview
Day 1 – Digitalisation Foundations (16 April)
- Digital trade building blocks and progress to date
- Legal frameworks enabling digital trade and trade finance (UNCITRAL model laws and conventions)
- Digitalisation of cross‑border trade and customs
- Reliability, trust services, and digital identity
- The future of trade finance: from manual to intelligent processes
- Networking reception
Day 2 – Digital Trade Finance: Applications and Impact (17 April)
- Fraud prevention in digital trade finance
- Bank use cases in digital guarantees and trade finance
- Digital banking, digital assets, and interoperability
- Adoption pathways from policy to operations
- Closing the global trade finance gap
- Scenario workshop and wrap‑up
A detailed agenda will be shared with confirmed participants.
