Event
Launch event for the World Export Development Forum 2023
Overview
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Permanent Mission of Mongolia in Geneva are delighted to invite you to the launch event for the World Export Development Forum (WEDF) 2023. The launch event on 15 February takes place at ITC headquarters in Geneva. Join us to hear what businesses, policymakers, development partners and other attendees can take away from a participation in WEDF 2023 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (26-29 June). The launch event on 15 February features a live performance of traditional music and dance by esteemed Mongolian artists.
Please confirm your in-person participation at ITC HQ Geneva to wedf@intracen.org.
For online participation, please register here.
Programme
UTC (+01:00)
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
09:30 - 10:00
Arrival & coffee, with live traditional Mongolian music
10:00 - 10:05
Welcome
Ms. Sibylle Neuhaus (Master of Ceremonies)
Office of the Executive Director, International Trade Centre
10:05 - 10:20
Opening remarks by the WEDF hosts
10:05 - 10:10
WEDF: Talking trade, doing business, driving development, Ms. Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, ITC
10:10 - 10:15
Why Mongolia, why now? H.E. Mrs. Davaasuren Gerelmaa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of Mongolia in Geneva
10:15 - 10:20
Welcome to Mongolia, H.E. Mr. Tuvdendorj Gantumur, Vice Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia
10:20 - 10:25
Our common goals beyond Mongolia, Mr. Tapan Mishra, United Nations Resident Coordinator Mongolia
10:25 - 10:30
Business opportunities for WEDF partners and participants, Mrs. S. Bayasgalan, Secretary General, Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
10:30 - 10:50
The programme: Focus on green, digital, women and youth, Ms. Natalie Domeisen, Head, Publishing and Events, ITC
10:50 - 11:00
Official Launch Ceremony and closing remarks
H.E. Mrs, Davaasuren Gerelmaa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative of Mongolia in Geneva
11:00 - 11:30
Mongolian Step: Traditional Mongolian music and dance performance, with World Music star Enkhjargar Dandarvaanchig and other esteemed Mongolian artists
