FTA supports International Trade and Trade Finance in the Digital Economy Conference

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) is proud to partner with the  Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment Ltd (ACITI) for the upcoming International Trade and Trade Finance in the Digital Economy Conference taking place on Friday, 5 September 2025, at ANZ Docklands, Melbourne.

This year's program explores the intersection of digital trade, trade finance, technology, and regulation —   with a focus on practical applications, global developments, and productivity gains in a fast-evolving commercial landscape.

As part of the partnership, FTA members are eligible for a 50% discount off the current registration rate using the code: DTCFTA.


?? Program Highlights

Panel 1: The State of Digital Trade and Trade Finance in Uncertain Times
Panel 2: Lived Experiences and Practical Applications
Panel 3A: Developments in Digital Assets, Tokenisation and Crypto
Panel 3B: Trust and Crime in Trade and Finance Digitisation
Panel 4A: International Law Developments Supporting Trade and Finance Digitisation
Panel 4B: Trade and Finance Digitisation as a Driver of Productivity


?? Confirmed Speakers Include

  • Valentina Ion, Public Finance Global Lead, Microsoft
  • Loretta Joseph, Chair, Drafting Committee, Commonwealth Model Laws on Virtual Assets & AI
  • Jason Hunt, Executive Director, Industry and Innovation, ANZ
  • Sean White, Ecosystem & Business Development Manager, XDC Network
  • Mizu Ardra, Partner, Financial Regulation and FinTech, HWL Ebsworth
  • Prudence Gordon, Executive Director, ACITI
  • Lucia Uen, General Manager, Custody, CloudTech Group
  • Peter Carter, GM Public Policy & Government Engagement, GS1 Australia
  • Margo Harris, Barrister and UNCCA Representative to UNCITRAL WG VI
  • Amy-Rose Goodey, CEO, Digital Economy Council of Australia
  • Suheb Ahmed, Associate Director – Financial Crime Compliance, Moody's
 Further event details are available HERE