Both the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's unprovoked, unjustifiable, and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine have exposed pressure points in supply chains. Some of these points are known; many have yet to be better understood. 

Countries and firms alike are now reflecting on how to build-up greater supply chain resilience. This OECD Forum virtual event will aim to support these important efforts by allowing for a strategic and solution-oriented discussion between leading stakeholders, to explore how we may best continue harnessing the benefits of globalisation, whilst better addressing its risks.  

Opening
          
     Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General, OECD

Welcome & Moderation

     Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen, Deputy Secretary-General, OECD

Scene - Setting   
         
     Marion Jansen, Director, Trade and Agriculture Directorate, OECD

Panel Discussion

     Marie-France Paquet, Chief Economist and Director General, Trade Analysis Bureau, Global Affairs Canada 

     Kathryn E. Wengel, Executive Vice President; Chief Global Supply Chain Officer, Johnson & Johnson 

     Linda Yueh, Fellow in Economics, Oxford University; Adjunct Professor of Economics, London Business School; Visiting Professor, London School of Economics

     Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy Director-General, WTO; former Vice-Minister, Ministry of Commerce, China