Blockchain in Global Trade and Supply Chains: Applications, Governance, and Industry Challenges
Purpose & Scope
Blockchain technology is increasingly shaping global trade and supply chains, offering potential solutions to challenges such as transparency, security, and efficiency. However, its integration into existing trade systems requires addressing regulatory complexities, governance models, and technological barriers.
This webinar brings together experts from academia, industry, and policy to explore key developments in blockchain applications for trade and supply chains. Topics will include the role of blockchain in global value chains, AI-driven governance, and the use of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and smart contracts for intellectual property management. Through these discussions, the session aims to provide valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for blockchain adoption in international trade.
Who should attend?
- Researchers exploring blockchain applications in trade, governance, and supply chains
- Blockchain research projects
- Policymakers involved in blockchain-related trade, technology, and regulatory initiatives
- Industry professionals from logistics, trade finance, and supply chain management
- Technology providers developing blockchain solutions for trade and business applications
- Standardisation and certification bodies engaging with blockchain frameworks and best practices
Why Attend?
- Understand blockchain’s role in global trade and supply chains
- Explore regulatory, governance, and adoption challenges
- Gain insights from experts on real-world applications
Draft Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 16:00 - 16:10 | Introduction: The Interface Between Technology and Standards in Global Trade | Knut Blind, Fraunhofer ISI |
| 16:10 - 16:25 | The Role of Blockchain in Global Value Chains: Applications and Barriers to Adoption | Moritz Böhmecke-Schwafert, EY Parthenon, TU Berlin, Bundesblock |
| 16:25 - 16:40 | AI-Driven Blockchain Governance: Navigating Rules, Players, and Decentralized Futures | Nir Kshetri, University of North Carolina |
| 16:40 - 16:55 | Automated Patent & License Management in Supply Chains: How DAOs & Smart Contracts Enable a More Efficient IP System | Jan-Gero Alexander Hannemann, Sharing for Climate, Bundesblock |
| 16:55 - 17:00 | Concluding Remarks | Knut Blind, Fraunhofer ISI |