Resilient Supply Chains for Trade and Connectivity

11 May 2023: 1400-1700 hrs (SGT): Ocean Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore

Programme

Recent developments in the global arena have accentuated the vulnerabilities of supply chains and
highlighted the imperative for a smooth and efficient flow of goods and services that is impervious to
localized disruptions. Unexpected choke points in supply chains, volatile prices, and unavailability of
goods impact the development trajectories of economies across the world. Keeping trade open across
borders and establishing coordinated mechanisms for risk monitoring and crisis foresight will be crucial
to preventing future roadblocks. The mission of development must aim at building resilience to structural
economic shocks arising from supply chain disruptions. Nations must focus on ensuring that trade and
integration into global value chains act as potent instruments of growth for all countries.

The forum will aim to deliberate on the next steps for resilient supply chains and would explore if
multilateral platforms such as B20 help to reorganise supply chains with economic efficiency.

1400-1445 hrs Opening Session

1400-1405 hrs Opening Remarks Mr Sumanta Chaudhuri

Principal Adviser - International Trade
Policy
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

1405-1410 hrs Remarks on B20 India Priorities for Dr Amitendu Palit

Resilient Global Trade and Investment
Member
B20 India Task Force on Inclusive GVCs
for Resilient Global Trade and
Investment and
Senior Research Fellow and Research
Lead (Trade and Economics)
Institute of South Asian Studies
National University of Singapore

1410-1420 hrs Special Address Mr Eduardo Pedrosa

Secretary General
Pacific Economic Cooperation Council
(PECC) International Secretariat

1420-1430 hrs Keynote Address H E Mr P Kumaran

Indian High Commissioner to Singapore

1430-1440 hrs Keynote Address H E Ms Kara Owen CMG

British High Commissioner to Singapore

1440-1445 hrs Concluding Remarks Mr Sumanta Chaudhuri

1445-1500 hrs Networking Break

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11 May 2023: 1400-1700 hrs (SGT): Ocean Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore

1500-1555 hrs Technology & Trade – Crossing Borders with Industry 4.0
A number of disruptive technologies, which are essentially the results of pathbreaking innovations, are
posing a formidable challenge to established industries and promising unprecedented transformation
in global trade. As a result, adjustments need to be made for changing patterns in employment & skill
development. In this scenario, establishing requisite digital infrastructure and driving technology
adoption to promote cross border trade & efficiency is critical.

This session will deliberate on enhancing trade facilitation for cross border movement of goods through
use of digital technologies and interoperability.

1500-1505 hrs Opening Remarks by Session Mr Nitin Jaiswal

Moderator Head (Asia Pacific)- Strategic Relations
and Initiatives
Bloomberg LP

1505-1515 hrs Address Ms Tze Tze Lee

Global Head of Product, Propositions,
Trade & Receivables Finance
HSBC Ltd

1515-1525 hrs Address Mr Juhairul Marzuk

Vice President-Institutional Relations for
Asia Pacific
Embraer

1525-1535 hrs Address Ms Michele Lemmens

Head of Business Sustainability & Chief
Technology Officer- APAC
TCS Ltd

1534-1545 hrs Address Mr Ashutosh Bajpai

Vice President-APEC Gateways &
Customs
DHL Express

1535-1555 hrs Interaction and Sum-up by Session Moderator

1555-1600 hrs Session Changeover

Session Guidelines:

 The Session Chair will open the session by introducing the panelists and outlining the session objectives.

 Session Chair will then invite the panelists to give their remarks on the theme of the session according to
the above speaking order.

 Once individual addresses are over, time permitting, the Session Chair will facilitate an interaction
between speakers. Prompted by a question from Session Chair, each speaker will speak for no more
than 2 minutes.

 Session Chair will conclude the session by summarizing the discussion and highlighting the key
takeaways from the session.

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11 May 2023: 1400-1700 hrs (SGT): Ocean Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore

1600-1655 hrs Fostering Global Co-Ordination for Crisis Mitigation and Resilience
In recent years, Global Value Chains have provided dynamic opportunities for several countries to
diversify their exports and intensify their participation in international markets. Studies reveal that more
than two-thirds of global trade occurs through GVCs. Global Value Chains have increasingly become
vast with time, and certainly more complex. However, there is a growing need for capacity building and
de-risking of capital flows to improve the resilience of GVCs and establishment of an early warning
system for enhanced preparedness and resilience of GVCs during crises.

The deliberations in this session will provide insights on how to deal with the challenges of disruptions
and realign global supply chains, thus changing global trade dynamics.

1600-1605 hrs Opening Remarks by Session Dr Andrew Staples

Moderator Regional Head (APAC), Policy & Insights
The Economist Group

1605-1615 hrs Address Mr Sriram Muthukrishnan

Managing Director & Group Head of
Product Management
Global Transaction Services
DBS Bank

1615-1625 hrs Address Mr Rene Piil Pedersen

Chief Group Representative
A P Moller Singapore Pte Ltd

1625-1635 hrs Address Mr Brian Naber

Head of Asia Pacific Region-Crop
Science
Bayer AG

1635-1645 hrs Address Dr Deborah Elms

Founder and Executive Director
Asia Trade Centre

1645-1655 hrs Interaction and Sum-up by Session Moderator

1655-1700 hrs Vote of Thanks

Session Guidelines:

 The Session Chair will open the session by introducing the panelists and outlining the session objectives.

 Session Chair will then invite the panelists to give their remarks on the theme of the session according to
the above speaking order.

 Once individual addresses are over, time permitting, the Session Chair will facilitate an interaction
between speakers. Prompted by a question from Session Chair, each speaker will speak for no more
than 2 minutes.

 Session Chair will conclude the session by summarizing the discussion and highlighting the key
takeaways from the session.

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