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Latest Important11 May 2026

📢 Application Deadline Extended to 25 May 2026

We have an important update regarding the application timeline.

The application deadline has been extended to:

📅 25 May 2026 (Monday)
⏰ 16:00 (GMT+7 / Bangkok time)

This extension gives all interested teams additional time to prepare and submit their applications. Make sure your submission is complete before the new deadline.

Apply here: https://www.jotform.com/form/260591342899065

Don't miss this opportunity — we look forward to your submission!

Event24 April 2026

💬❓ Live Q&A Session — Ask Us Anything!

Following our recent post on the UN Global Hackathon on Using AI for Digital Trade Regulatory Analysis, do you have questions?

Join our Live Q&A Session to learn more and clarify any questions or doubts you may have before applying!!

📅 28 April 2026
⏰ 2:00 – 2:30 PM (Bangkok time)
📍 Zoom

What to expect:
• Get clarity on the challenge
• Ask your questions directly
• Strengthen your ideas before applying
• Connect with other participants

🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkS-hiAg
🌐 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gw4MbDSg

See you there!

General15 March 2026

Registration is Now Open

To apply, you only need to submit Team profiles, 5-minute concept video, 2 pages technical memo, and signed declaration. No prototype is needed at this stage.

Apply now and be part of a global effort to shape the future of AI for digital trade : https://www.jotform.com/form/260591342899065

More updates coming soon. Stay tuned!

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WTO (World Trade Organization)

World Bank

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SMU (Singapore Management University)

HUST (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)

EUI (European University Institute)

APRU (Association of Pacific Rim Universities)

Maynooth University (National University of Ireland Maynooth)

UFMG (Federal University of Minas Gerais)

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Contact us: escap-digitaltrade-hackathon@un.org and regtech2026@kmitl.ac.th

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