Symposium on Leveraging Global Digital Trade Opportunities to be Held on 19 November to explore new trend in digital development
MACAU, November 5 - To enhance the understanding of cutting-edge issues in the digital economy among the local business sector and young students, as well as to align Macao’s development with the trend of international trade, a symposium titled “Leveraging Global Digital Trade Opportunities” will take place at 11:30 am on Thursday, 19 November 2026 in the Library Auditorium (E2-G012) of the University of Macau. The event is co-organized by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau and the Faculty of Business Administration of the University of Macau, with the support of the Macao Youth Development Service Center
In light of the rapid development in digital technology, digital trade becomes the vital driving force of global economic growth and international trade development. This symposium has invited Ms. Emmanuelle Ganne, Chief of Digital Trade and Frontier Technologies at the World Trade Organization (WTO), and Dr. William N. Wang, Secretary-General of the ASEAN Hong Kong Economic and Trade Center (AHKETC), as guest speakers. Mr. Calvin Tinlop Chui, President of the Board of Directors of Macao Youth Federation, is also invited to join as a youth sharing guest. The symposium will focus on in-depth exchanges regarding issues such as international digital trade development and the innovative applications of technology and digital trade. It will also discuss the opportunities and impact of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement for future development of regional digital economy.
Ms. Ganne is an expert in the field of digital trade, engaged in research and policy work related to digital trade and frontier technologies. At present, she is responsible for coordinating policy discussions, negotiations, research, and technical assistance on digital trade, AI, and other frontier technologies at the WTO. Ms. Ganne is also a Yale World Fellow and the author of the 2018 book “Can Blockchain Revolutionize International Trade?”. She is regularly invited to speak on digital trade and frontier technologies, and has repeatedly received international awards and professional recognition in the fields of digitalization and blockchain applications.
Dr. William N. Wang, is currently the AHKETC’s Secretary-General, responsible for strengthening economic and trade cooperation between ASEAN members, China, and other Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership members. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of New South Wales, where he also received the Dean’s Award, and is internationally recognized for advancing AI-driven healthcare innovation and cooperation on sustainable infrastructure.
The symposium will be conducted in English. Interested individuals are welcome to scan the QR code on the poster to register. For enquiries, please call 8597 2392 or email dco@dsedt.gov.mo.
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