Call for Cases: Innovation Awards | Call for Interest: Exhibition

Submissions are open for the Innovation Awards and Exhibition as part of the Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum x Paperless Trade Week (APTFF x PTW 2026), taking place on 8–12 June 2026 in Bangkok. Organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in partnership with leading international organizations, APTFF x PTW 2026 will convene under the theme “Next Generation of Trade Digitalization: Advancing Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation.” Throughout the Week, participants will engage in high-level panels, interactive sessions, and knowledge-sharing dialogues designed to spark new perspectives and practical solutions across all dimensions of trade facilitation and digital transformation.

Call for Cases: Innovation Awards

ESCAP and ADB are inviting the submission of cases of innovative trade facilitation implementation, reflecting the theme of APTFF x PTW 2026. National or subregional trade facilitation innovation cases should feature either (1) implementation of innovative trade facilitation measures not specifically featured in the WTO TFA or other major global conventions or agreements, or (2) trade facilitation measures implemented in an innovative manner, such that they have contributed to at least two of the three pillars of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda (economic, social, and environmental pillars), or are using emerging digital technologies.

For more information on selection criteria, eligibility, and submission requirements, please see the announcement page.

Call for Interest: Exhibition

ESCAP and ADB are inviting public and private sector organizations involved in trade facilitation, paperless trade, logistics or any other sector related to trade facilitation to showcase their projects, initiatives, and publications. In addition to the exhibition, exhibitors can attend APTFF x PTW 2026 Sessions during 8-12 June to participate in interactive discussions, listen to expert presentations and network with government officials, private sector service providers and international development agency representatives.

For more information on requirements and logistics, please see the announcement page.