Innovate the Future 2025 highlight video

Webb Fontaine Summit with the theme “Innovate The Future” took place between May 12 & 13 in Dubai, bringing together 40 ministerial, port, and customs delegations from 20+ countries. The event provided a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, to co-construct tomorrow's digital solutions, with an emphasis on the role of intelligent data management in driving progress. 

 
With the digitalisation of trade practices at the forefront of discussions, the summit focused on how technological innovations, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), can transform global trade and customs operations.  

Throughout the summit, the delegates had the chance to see the latest innovations in action, hear real-world case studies, offering a firsthand perspective on the role of AI in optimising trade procedures and secure revenue collection.  
 
Over the course of two days, delegates shared insights on how innovations and best practices can create socio-economic value and contribute to efficient and secure trade practices. Discussions also highlighted the importance of training future generations to adapt to these technological advancements.