Global Trade - Trade System for the Century 2014

As the World Trade Organisation (WTO) achieves its first breakthrough on trade facilitation and bilateral negotiations unfold between trading partners across the Atlantic and Pacific regions, a new era for global trade appears to be emerging.

At this juncture it is important to address questions about the future of global trade governance and prospects for bilateral and multilateral trade liberalization, and consider what lies ahead for trade in a competitive global economy.

Speakers will address key issues including:

Objectives and challenges for bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations
Non-tariff and behind-the-border barriers to trade
Domestic policy choices and implications for trade liberalization
Governance of global supply chains
The future of global trade relationships.

Keynote Speakers
The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MPThe Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP
Sir Simon FraserSir Simon Fraser
Rt Hon Lord Peter Mandelson Rt Hon Lord Peter Mandelson
Ambassador Anthony GardnerAmbassador Anthony Gardner
Ignacio Garcia BerceroIgnacio Garcia Bercero
James EmmettJames Emmett
Timothy ReifTimothy Reif