In its new 10-year Trade Strategy, published in June 2025, the UK government has said that artificial intelligence (AI) will “reshape trade flows and the whole way we do business”.
This free webinar from the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade will explore what the UK government’s new strategy means for digital trade and AI. It will delve into the UK's strategic objectives for AI in trade, including initiatives such as digital trade agreements and the use of the Electronic Trade Documents Act.
Key takeaways:
- Understanding of the current trade policy environment.
- Safeguarding UK interests: Discussion on the UK's approach to data privacy, ethical AI principles, and cybersecurity within a trade context, ensuring AI benefits UK businesses and consumers responsibly.
- Opportunities for UK businesses: Practical insights into how UK traders can prepare for and benefit from these AI-driven changes in the UK’s trade environment.
Speakers:
- Host: Will Barns-Graham, executive editor at the Chartered Institute
- Anna Doherty, customs practice director at the Chartered Institute
- Damien Venkatasamy, partner at NetCompany
- George Riddel, senior advisor at Flint Global
- Sally Jones, international trade specialist at the Department for Business and Trade
Agenda:
Introductions by Will Barns-Graham, executive editor at the Chartered Institute
Presentation by Anna Doherty, customs practice director at the Chartered Institute
Panel discussion with:
- Damien Venkatasamy, partner at NetCompany
- George Riddel, senior advisor at Flint Global
- Sally Jones, international trade specialist at the Department for Business and Trade
Q&A (further discussion)
Closing remarks by Will Barns-Graham, executive editor at the Chartered Institute
This is the first of two webinars the Chartered Institute is running on AI this autumn. A second session is being run at 12pm on 7 October about how AI is reshaping global supply chains and trade decisions, which you can sign up to here.