WTPO Conference 2022
The 13th World Trade Promotion Organizations Conference and Awards will take place on 17-18 May at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana.
The event will be hosted by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority in partnership with ITC.
Registration is now open.
For registration and conference information please visit: https://wtpo2022.org
Conference Theme
We will remember the last two years as the test of our humanity, resilience and agility.
More than ever, small businesses are the cornerstone for prosperity, inclusiveness and sustainability. Businesses need solutions that provide information, support innovation, facilitate market access, manage risk and improve resilience.
At the World Trade Promotion Organizations Conference 2022, we explore how bold trade and investment organizations provide solutions to help build resilience and manage risk in times of uncertainty. With the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a guide, we consider how these organizations address business survival and competitiveness and support trade-led growth while serving their communities and protecting our planet.
The first day features insights on global megatrends, followed by perspectives from business leaders. The focus moves to explore global trade and investment opportunities related to the African Continental Free Trade Area. Special sessions focus on the TPO context, dedicated to embracing risk and sustainable business practices that deliver competitive advantage. The first day ends with an awards ceremony announcing the winners of the WTPO Awards 2022. The second day is an introspection on creating resilient, agile and bold organizations that help businesses to scale up trade.
Preliminary Conference Programme: overview
Day 1
Keynote
2022 - Remapping the world of sustainable trade
Let’s Talk- Interview session
Global business trends: A ‘new normal’ or ‘no normal’?
Peer-to-Peer- Panel discussions
Building boldly with the AfCFTA
Embracing risk for strategic advantage
Build for the future: sustainable solutions for adaptation and growth
Bids to host the 14th World Trade Promotion Organizations Conference and Awards
Gala dinner and WTPO Awards 2022 presentation ceremony
Day 2
Keynote
It is the human being that counts
Let’s Talk- Interview session
Organizational culture for resilience and impact
Plenary
Sharing good practices: Presentations from the WTPO Award 2022 winners
Excellence for TPOs; What’s new
Parallel Sessions: Mini sessions and Q&A
Communications for excellence
Digitalization
Summary and closing ceremony
Post conference activities:
WogbeJeke: A journey into Ghana’s history
Contact: tponetwork@intracen.org