WTO Public Forum 2025

17 - 18 September 2025
WTO (Geneva)
WTO

 

Theme

We stand at a critical moment to reflect on and harness the transformative powers of digital trade. The 2025 Public Forum will explore how digital advancements are redefining standards within the international trading system and enhancing global connectivity, innovation, and cooperation.

 

News

 

WTO opens online registration for 2025 Public Forum, launches call for proposals

5 May 2025

The WTO has opened online registration for this year's Public Forum, titled “Enhance, Create a…

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Call for Proposals

For more information on how to submit a proposal for a session at the 2025 Public Forum, please click here.

The deadline for applications is 13 June 2025.

 

Registration

Individuals wishing to attend the Public Forum must complete the online registration form by 22 August 2025. Participation is free of charge.

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Trade Policy Hub

For the first time, the WTO Public Forum 2025 will feature a Trade Policy Hub, designed to foster engagement between researchers and policy professionals. This initiative aims to identify synergies, enhance the flow of information, and translate rigorous research findings into policy insights.

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Background

The Public Forum is the WTO’s largest outreach event, providing a unique platform for interested stakeholders from around the world to discuss the latest developments in global trade and to propose ways of enhancing the multilateral trading system. The event attracts over 2,000 representatives each year from civil society, academia, business, government, international organisations and the media.