What Do Experts Say the Future of Global Trade Looks Like?

Global trade has shifted dramatically over the last few years, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes and climate change.

Though efficiency was once the measurement of a successful supply chain, the focus is now on ensuring long-lasting resilience.

As a result, supply chain and procurement leaders have undertaken a slightly different role as they shift their strategies, moving to the forefront of business strength.

Join leaders at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit to find out how leaders are navigating the rapidly evolving world of trade.

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Industry insights

Attend Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit, hosted with Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit, to hear from leading supply chain professionals and their valuable insights at The Global Trade & Logistics Forum.

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit brings together the world’s leading supply chain and procurement experts to discuss the events that have impacted global supply chains and the tools reshaping the industry as a result.

The Global Trade & Logistics Forum will act as a space where experts will explore the future of trade and logistics in a world which is constantly changing. They will converse over cross-border challenges, regulatory changes and strategies for ensuring an optimised global supply chain network.

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The Global Trade & Logistics Forum

• Location: The Supply Chain Stage
• Date: 21 April, 2026
• Time: 2:15pm - 3:00pm

The future of trade

Global trade in 2025 demonstrated the need for business resilience and agility, with global supply chains facing a series of extreme weather events, reshaped trade routes, ongoing trade wars and unstable tariff prices. 

Facing an ever-changing series of disruptions and volatility businesses around the world have had to adapt in order to manage risk. In order to do so, there has been a turning towards AI or digitalisation, as businesses become more automated. This has led to an increase in predictive analytics and faster decision-making in order to help business leaders not only respond to events, but to reshape strategy in order to avoid the impact.

Moreover, businesses have been seeing the reputational and economic value added of a truly sustainable strategy. As a result, leaders have been working to slash emissions and implement traceability throughout their supply chains. This is leading to stronger relationships and more collaboration between layers of each value chain.

Though no one can predict the future, leaders are exploring ongoing trends, utilising technology and developing strategies to help them navigate the turbulent trade waters, resulting in more efficient and more resilient supply chains at the same time.

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Meet the speakers

Sheri Hinish, Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Revolution

Sheri is a trusted advisor in business transformation, leading the way in supply chain, AI, sustainability and innovation. Also known as the “Supply Chain Queen", Sheri advises a range of organisations, from Fortune 500 companies to governments, about how to ensure vision can be turned into valuable and measurable outcomes. 

Throughout her career, Sheri has led scaled solutions for ESG data, AI, digital infrastructure, decarbonisation and sustainable supply chain transformation, helping organisations develop resilience amid a shifting global market. She has helped reimagine how value chains can be value-driven and refreshing, ensuring equity across the chain.

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