UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum 2026

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The second edition of the UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum, a biennial event hosted by UNCTAD in partnership with the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), focuses on coordinated policy and investment solutions to future-proof global supply chains amid shifting trade dynamics. It convenes governments, industry leaders, and experts to enhance sustainable, resilient global supply chains through collaboration on infrastructure, digital trade, and decarbonization. The forum is held in conjunction with the Global Logistics Forum.

The UNCTAD Global Supply Chain Forum 2026 will bring together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Co-hosted with the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) and aligned with the Global Logistics Forum, this high-level dialogue addresses the urgent need for resilient and sustainable trade networks. Attendees will explore strategic topics like port infrastructure, maritime transport, and digital logistics solutions to boost efficiency worldwide. Through collaboration on international trade policy and targeted investment, the forum seeks to create more robust and adaptable supply chains. Set against Riyadh's dynamic backdrop, the event places Saudi Arabia at the center of reshaping global logistics for a more interconnected and secure future.