On 03 May 2023, the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced that it had opened the online registration for its 2023 Public Forum titled “It is Time for Action”, which will be held at its headquarters in Geneva from 12 to 15 September. It also launched a call for proposals for the Public Forum - www.wto.org/english/forums_e/public_forum23_e/pf23_callforproposals_e.htm
The Public Forum is the WTO’s largest outreach event, providing a unique platform for interested stakeholders from around the world to discuss the latest developments in global trade and propose ways of enhancing the multilateral trading system. The event attracts over 2 000 representatives each year from civil society, academia, business, government, international organisations and the media.
The 2023 Public Forum will explore how trade and the WTO can help create a greener and more sustainable future. Specifically, it will delve into how the services sector, digitalisation and inclusive trade policies can support this objective.
Individuals interested in attending the Forum should complete the online registration form no later than 17 August 2023.