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Panel Discussion
10:25–10:30 Moderator (Mr Faisal Hamza,
UK Mission): Introduction of the Session and Speakers
1. Experiences of Participation to the ITA
ITA Participants
share the internal considerations, processes, and lessons learned from their
decision to join the Agreement, highlighting what shaped their accession
choices.
10:30–10:45 Presentation
by Mr Leonito Soares de Jesus, Economic Adviser to the Coordinating Minister
for Economic Affairs of Timor-Leste (Virtual)
10:45–11:00 Presentation by Mr Vanxay
Keokhamphan, Economic and Commercial Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Lao PDR
2. Impact of ITA and how it benefits business
Speakers
present national insights on how ITA participation has influenced
domestic industries, competitiveness, investment, and integration into global
value chains.
11:00–11:15 Benefits of the ITA on the Electronics/IT Sector
of the Philippines, Mr Ferdinand Ferrer – Chairperson and
Chief Executive Officer, EMS Group, the Philippines
11:15–11:30 Study on the Impact of the ITA and Future ICT Trade,
Mr Hokuto Mori – Assistant Director, International Economic Affairs
Department, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan
11:30-12:00 Q&A
3. Business perspectives
Stakeholders
and industry representatives discuss how the ITA affects operational
costs, supply chains, and innovation, and its broader contribution to the
global digital economy.
12:00–12:15 ITA: Perspectives from the European Semiconductor
Industry, Mr Giovanni Corder – Deputy Director‑General,
Senior Director, Global Policy, the European Semiconductor Industry
Association (ESIA)
12:15–12:30 Consumer
Technology Experiences with the WTO Information Technology Agreement,
Mr Edward Brzytwa, Vice‑President of International Trade, Consumer Technology
Association (CTA), United States
12:30–12:55 Q&A and closing
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