DAU launches Senior Executive Development Programme on Global Trade Strategies

Dhirubhai Ambani University – School of Law (DAU–SoL) has announced the Senior Executive Development Programme (EDP) on Global Trade Strategies 2025 to be held from November 12-14, 2025.

The programme, organised in partnership with the International Law Institute (ILI), Washington D.C., and Economic Laws Practice (ELP), Mumbai, is designed as a hands-on masterclass that bridges the gap between international trade negotiations and corporate boardroom decisions.

Distinguished experts who are part of the programme

• Ambassador TS Tirumurti, Former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations and Member, Board of Governors, Dhirubhai Ambani University; 

• Prof (Dr) Avinash Dadhich, Founding Director, Dhirubhai Ambani University - School of Law

• Gary Horlick, International Trade Lawyer (Washington D.C.) and Professor, Yale Law School

• Prof (Dr) Zhao Hong, Professor of Law, Peking University; Former Chairperson, Appellate Body, WTO

• Dr Arthur E Appleton, Partner, Appleton Luff International Lawyers (Geneva); Senior Adjunct Professor, Johns Hopkins University (SAIS-Europe)

•  Dr Harsha Vardhana Singh, Former Deputy Director General, WTO; Former Executive Director, Brookings India

• Rajeev Kher, Former Commerce Secretary, Government of India

• Ambassador JS Deepak, Former Ambassador of India to the WTO,   Geneva; Former Secretary, Telecom & IT

• Sanjay Notani, Senior Partner & Head, International Trade & Customs, ELP

• Dr Manuj Bhardwaj, Founding Faculty Member & Head – International Trade Vertical, DAU–SoL

• Robert Sargin, Deputy Executive Director, ILI, Washington, D.C.

Spanning three days, the sessions will cover issues ranging from

• India’s evolving FTA strategy

• Digital trade and data sovereignty

• Rules of origin, SPS and supply chain integrity

• Geopolitics, sustainability, and non-tariff barriers

Eligibility

Professionals with a minimum of 7 years of work experience are welcome to join the course.

Admission is subject to a review of the candidate’s professional background and an interaction with the candidate.

The cohort will have 40 seats only.

Application deadline: November 5

Programme dates: November 12-14, 2025

Venue: Sofitel BKC, Mumbai

Programme fee: Indian Citizens: ₹1,25,000 (incl. taxes)

International Citizens: US $2000 (incl. taxes)

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