Prof. Syed Munir Khasru was invited by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (IFIT) and Fundación IDEA to participate as a speaker in the 3rd Annual Global Trade and Innovation Policy Alliance (GTIPA) Summit, which took place on June 13 and 14, 2019 at the facilities of The Senate of the Republic of Mexico, in Mexico City. The Summit’s objective was to facilitate serious discussion in exploration of creative solutions to the difficult economic, trade, and innovation challenges faced by Mexico and the international community. Prof. Khasru spoke on SDG-FIR Nexus: Connecting the Dotted Lines.