For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to “Go Global”, apart from customer acquisition using artificial intelligence (AI), it is also crucial to master smart international logistics and financing solutions to support the business to go further.
Join industry experts in 4 key fields — SME “go global” with AI, data analytics, international logistics, and financing solutions — for a comprehensive analysis of the latest global market trends in 2026.
Smart Logistics In Focus
Smart logistics trends in SMEs focus on using digital technologies to improve efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Key developments include the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) devices for real-time tracking, AI for demand forecasting, and data analytics for route and inventory optimization.
Cloud-based logistics platforms enable better coordination across supply chains, while automation and robotics reduce operational costs. Additionally, sustainable logistics practices — such as using electric vehicles and optimizing packaging — are gaining traction. Together, these innovations help SMEs enhance competitiveness, agility, and resilience in an increasingly digital supply chain ecosystem.
Register for Digital Academy’s AI x Smart Logistics x Digital Trade Finance Seminar – Expert Insights for SMEs
To support SMEs in digital transformation and smart logistics application, HKTDC Digital Academy will be organizing a physical seminar titled SME Go Global Masterclass 2026: AI Customer Acquisition • Smart Logistics • Digital Trade Finance on 26 March, 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, featuring:
- Ivy Tse – Co-Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder, FreightAmigo
- Dr. Bernie Wong – Founder, Social Stand Limited
- Eric Chu – Economist (Greater China Research Team), HKTDC
- Chi-Wai Chung – Fintech Director for Commercial Data Interchange and Project CargoX at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
- Edmond Chung – Director of Business Banking, HSBC
Learn how to leverage data to identify international business opportunities, use AI to discover overseas buyers, apply smart logistics and trade finance to turn challenges into advantages, and gain insights from real success stories. Discussion topics include:
- 2026 AI globalization trends SMEs must know
- Techniques to use AI for discovering overseas buyers
- Key insights from international data analysis
- How to manage global logistics through smart AI platforms
- Strategies for managing cash flow and information flow
- Emerging trends in cross-border payments and financing
—equipping attendees with the keys to success in going digital.
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