Shock-Proofing Trade: Secure Connectivity for Economic Resilience
This high-level forum will be the first in a series convened annually under the auspices of the World Governments Summit in partnership between the World Governments Summit (WGS), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Commission.
The series will focus on resilience of societies and economies in the face of nature and man-made calamities, with the first 2026 discussions centred around securing connectivity in the service of shock-proof trade. The forum will explore how governments and industries can prepare for the unexpected, increase resilience - and keep the world’s economic lifelines flowing.
Governments, in partnership with the private sector, can advance policy frameworks, shared standards and coordinated initiatives to protect and accelerate global economic flows. This approach ensures that global trade networks remain connected, transparent and adaptive - regardless of political contexts, supply disruptions or climate impacts. Flexibility and diversification of industries and supply chains will be crucial in this effort.
