This year, the UNCITRAL National Coordinating Committee for Australia (UNCCA) will mark UN Day with a Panel Discussion focusing on current challenges in international trade and the critical role played by international organisations such as UNCITRAL.

This event brings together leading experts and practitioners to discuss how international legal frameworks are evolving to meet today’s trade challenges. We look forward to your participation in what promises to be an engaging and insightful conversation.

The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, with attendance available in person and online. In-person attendees are invited to join us for a wine and cheese reception following the discussion.

Registration costs:
• In-person (General Admission) $20
• In-person (UNCCA Members) Free
• Online Attendance: Free

PROGRAM:
5.30pm Welcome by Justice Sarah Derrington, Chair UNCCA
5.45pm Panel discussion facilitated by Professor Therese Wilson, Deputy Chair UNCCA, with a panel comprised of:

• Dr Catherine de Fontenay, Commissioner for Industry and Trade with the Productivity Commission
• Mr Jeremy Shirm, Director, Trade and Investment Law Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Professor Lisa Toohey, Professor in the School of Private and Commercial Law, UNSW Law Faculty
• Ms Samantha Grundy, Principal Legal Officer, Private International and International Copyright Law Section, Attorney General's Department

6.45pm Questions and discussion
7.00pm Light Refreshments