Tallinn SCF Summit 2022 – 23/24 March

As announced earlier this month, the ITFA Board is excited to invite you to ITFA’s very first event in Tallinn, Estonia, dedicated to Supply Chain Finance (SCF).
 
On 23-24 March, the ITFA Fintech Committee SupplierPlus are organising the Tallinn SCF Summit 2022. This hybrid event, which is open to both ITFA members and non-members, will consist of a two-day programme, with panel discussions, presentations and cultural activities (including an optional social programme on 22 March in the evening, a day before the official programme). The event will be held at Fotografiska Tallinn (Telliskivi 60a/8, 10412 Tallinn, Estonia).
 
The programme is targeted at financial institutions and fintechs, who would like to discuss the role of technology in SCF, with a special focus on implementing SCF in challenging sectors such as retail and construction. As the Estonian state has set its focus on furthering the real-time economy, the event will also attract policymakers engaged in digitalisation of trade, taxation and payments.
 
The event will feature world class solutions and technology from global vendors as well as showcasing some of the cutting edge regional technology companies which are rolling out products of international value and application.
 
From its roots in Hanseatic trade in the Middle Ages to one of the most IT-driven economies in the world, coupled with a wealth of Estonian hospitality, Tallinn sets the stage for an enlightening and entertaining event.
 
Agenda:

Tuesday 22 March 2022 – Pre-programme

• Old Town Walking Tour
• Traditional Estonian dinner (at additional cost)

Wednesday 23 March 2022 – Day 1

• Real-time economy: How can state entities and private companies collaborate in creating a seamless business environment?
• Introduction to SCF
• Electronic documentation in logistics: Connecting the physical and digital supply chains via digital bills of lading
• ITFA’s TFD Initiative: How can trade asset originators connect with new sources of liquidity (financial institutions, DFIs, retail)?
• Moving trade finance on the blockchain
• Dinner and after-party in the Hanseatic Old Town of Tallinn, complete with a banker DJ!

Thursday 24 March 2022 – Day 2

• Legal issues, changes and solutions for trade digitalisation
• ITFA’s DNI initiative and electronic trade documents
• Payment practices in the retail industry
• Transaction identification in a digital world: Risk mitigation and ensuring trust for financial transactions
• After-party

Friday March 25 2022 – Optional programme

• Fun ideas in and out of town (on request)

Participation in Tallinn SCF Summit 2022is free of charge, thanks to the generous support from its organisers SupplierPlus and ITFA, and its sponsor LeverID. We are also very grateful to the EBRD for their support!
 
The full programme with the list of speakers, as well as the registration details and information about accommodation can be found on the event website.
 
The event will take place in a hybrid format, so both in-person and online participation is welcome. Please email the hosts with the indication of your interest and whether you would like to attend in person or remotely.