Invitation to Virtual Press Conference: “State of globalization in times of COVID-19” – DHL Global Connectedness Index 2020

We look back on a year like none of us ever thought possible. In 2020, the Coronavirus kept and still keeps the world in suspense and changed everything. Countries everywhere went into lockdown, bans and restrictions made travel almost impossible and uncertainty pervades societies. Given that globalization already faced headwinds in the past, this year’s DHL Global Connectedness Index examines the effects of the Covid-19 storm on the state of globalization. More than ever before, the insights and facts in this report – which poses a health check for globalization based on flows of trade, capital, information, and people – are essential to make informed business and public policy decisions in times of a major crisis.

We warmly invite you to join our virtual media conference on the Global Connectedness Index 2020 to explore these insights: John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, will present how commerce has changed and global trade has developed during a crisis that hits the world. Additionally, Steven A. Altman, NYU Stern School of Business, lead author of the DHL Global Connectedness Index, will provide more in-depth analysis of the current state of globalization and the effects of Covid-19 on global flows as key indicators of a connected world:

DHL Global Connectedness Index 2020
December 3, 2020
Option 1: 09:00-10:00 CET (16:00-17:00 PM SGT)
Option 2: 16:00-17:00 CET (10:00-11:00 AM EST)

Following these presentations, you will have the opportunity to engage with John Pearson and Steven A. Altman in a Q&A session. Please confirm your participation via e-mail to pressestelle@dpdhl.com by December 1.

If you have any request, please get in touch with Tim Rehkopf (+49 (0)228 182 9925; e-mail: tim.rehkopf@dpdhl.com) from the Deutsche Post DHL Group Media Relations team.

We look forward to you joining the virtual press conference.

Kind regards,

Anita Gupta
Head of Global Media Relations
Deutsche Post DHL Group

Tim Rehkopf
Spokesperson, DHL Express
Deutsche Post DHL Group 

Organizational details:
To join the virtual press conference, please login with your name and publication via below link:

Option 2: 16:00-17:00 CET (10:00-11:00 AM EST):
https://streamstudio.world-television.com/16-778-26086/en

Technical advice:
a)Make sure that your laptop/computer is connected to the internet.
b)Preferred browser for the stream: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
c)We recommend to use a headset for better audio quality.
d)To submit your questions in the livestream of the press conference please use the Q&A tool below the video window. The Q&A tool is open from the beginning of the press conference.