Resilient trade, trusted markets: why standards matter more than ever

In a world shaped by geopolitical tensions, climate shocks and growing economic uncertainty, resilient trade depends on something fundamental: trust.

Join us to explore how standards, conformity assessment, quality infrastructure and international partnerships help economies keep goods moving, reduce risk and build confidence across borders.

Livestream: Tuesday 

(9:00 - 9:30 UTC+2) | Add to calendar

Why attend?

Resilience is no longer simply about efficiency or risk management, it is about maintaining trust when systems are under pressure.

Bringing together leaders from development, philanthropy and standardization, the discussion will examine what it takes to create more resilient and trusted trade systems for the future.

What you’ll gain

  • Learn what makes trade systems resilient in an increasingly uncertain global environment
  • Explore today's greatest barriers to building trusted and resilient trade systems and the role that standards, conformity assessment and quality infrastructure play in overcoming them
  • Understand the role of partnerships among development institutions, philanthropy and the standards community play in strengthening resilience and economic opportunity.

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