Advancing Digital Trade in Indonesia

09:00 (GMT+07:00)
17:00 (GMT+07:00)
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English

The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, together with the ASEAN–UK Economic Integration Programme (EIP), is convening a private-sector forum to explore how digital trade documentation can enhance Indonesia's competitiveness, improve supply chain efficiency, and unlock new opportunities for trade and trade finance.

As ASEAN advances implementation of the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and trade processes continue to digitalise globally, businesses are increasingly adopting electronic trade documents and paperless workflows to reduce costs, accelerate transactions, and strengthen cross-border operations.

This event will bring together business leaders, exporters, logistics providers, financial institutions, technology companies, and industry associations to discuss emerging trends, practical experiences, and opportunities for Indonesia's private sector to participate in the next generation of digital trade.

Purpose of the Forum

The forum will showcase how electronic trade documents—including electronic bills of lading, promissory notes, bills of exchange, and warehouse receipts—are being used internationally to streamline trade and financing processes.

Discussions will focus on:

  • Global and regional developments in digital trade and paperless trade
  • Business benefits of electronic trade documentation
  • Lessons from real-world implementation and pilot projects
  • Future opportunities for Indonesian businesses under ASEAN's digital economy agenda
  • Digitalisation of supply chains, logistics, and trade finance
  • Public–private collaboration to support Indonesia's digital trade ecosystem

Who Should Attend

The event is intended for senior representatives from:

  • Exporting and importing companies
  • Manufacturing and industrial firms
  • Commodity producers and traders
  • Shipping lines, ports, and logistics operators
  • Freight forwarders and transport providers
  • Commercial banks and trade finance providers
  • FinTech and digital trade platforms
  • Technology and digital service companies
  • Chambers of commerce and business associations
  • Legal and advisory firms involved in trade and finance

Benefits for Participants

Participants will gain:

  • Insights into emerging digital trade frameworks and market developments
  • Exposure to international best practices and implementation experiences
  • A better understanding of how digital trade documentation can improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Opportunities to connect with industry peers, policymakers, and international experts
  • Early visibility into future digital trade initiatives and potential pilot opportunities in Indonesia
  • A platform to share industry perspectives on the future of trade digitalisation

The forum will provide a valuable opportunity for Indonesian businesses to engage in discussions shaping the future of trade, logistics, and trade finance in an increasingly digital regional economy

Preparatory Questions for Private Sector Participants

To ensure meaningful dialogue, please review and prepare responses to the following:

  1. Digitalisation Experience:
    Has your company used any form of digital trade documentation (eBLs, digital invoices, online payment systems, single window tools)? If so, in what context?
  2. Internal Readiness:
    What digital systems or processes does your organisation already use (ERP, logistics platforms, customs brokers, tracking systems)?
  3. Trade Barriers:
    What are the main operational or documentation‑related obstacles your company faces in import/export processes?
  4. Priority Level:
    How important is digitalisation (e.g., switching to electronic documentation) in your company’s current business strategy?

Short answers (bullet points) are acceptable.

Contacts

For registration or questions:
digitalstandardsinitiative@iccwbo.org

 

Time (GMT+7) 

Activities 

08:30 – 09:00 

Registration  

09:00 – 09:30 

Welcome Remarks 

Opening remarks and workshop objectives. Setting the context of DEFA and Government Policy on Trade Digitalization 

09:30 – 10:10 

Keynote: Why Digital Trade Matters for Indonesia Now 

Overview of global economic environment, DEFA readiness, and digital trade transformation  

10:10 – 10:55 

Digital Transformation of Supply Chains: Challenges and Opportunities 
Discussion on the challenges facing Indonesia based supply chains and trade, and the role of digitalization in addressing these.  Panel will cover key success factors and capabilities enabling digital transformation, including the digitalization of trade finance processes. 

10:55 – 11:15 

Break 

11:15 – 12:00 

International Perspectives on Trade Document Digitalisation 
Lessons learned from global implementations of eBLs, Electronic Transferable Records and trade finance modernisation. 

12:00– 12:30  

Policy, Legal and Regulatory Issues related to Digitalizing Trade 

12:30 – 12:40 

Photo Taking 

 

12:40– 13:40 

Lunch 

 

13:40 – 14:00 

 

14:00 – 14:40 

Roundtable Discussions: Legal / Policy, Financial Sector, Supply Chains   

  1. What Are the Biggest Barriers to Digital Trade Adoption in Indonesia? 

  1. How can these barriers be addressed?  Who needs to do what? 

Participants choose their discussion groups focused on legal and policy issues, financial and banking sector or supply chain/ manufacturing and discuss the questions above.  Each table is hosted by a designated expert who will facilitate the discussion.  Following the discussion period , each table will share its key insights with the rest of the group.  

 

14:40 – 15:20  

Report Back & Discussion 

Consolidation of recommendations from all tables. 

 

15:20 – 16:00 

Building Indonesia's Digital Trade Action Agenda 

Facilitated closing discussion to identify priority actions towards a roadmap for digital trade for Indonesia. 
Organisers
UK International Development
The ASEAN-UK Economic Integration Programme
ASEAN