One of the biggest obstacles for implementing electronic transaction acts is the issue of cross-border implementation and standardisation. The momentum to push forward legal frameworks for electronic transactions began in Singapore and has spread globally. Countries with strong international legal influence such as the UK have demonstrated good faith by drafting proposals to reform existing legal frameworks to specifically outline the use of electronic documents in trade. Can we expect a domino effect of similar actions being taken in other countries and regions? How will this push digitalisation further?

Emmanuelle Ganne

Senior Analyst, World Trade Organisation (WTO)

Pepi Bedi

Director, Mitigram

Vincent O'Brien

Director, ICC United Arab Emirates (ICC UAE)