8 September 2026 at 13:00 — 8 September 2026 at 18:00
Registration opening hours
8 September 2026 at 14:00 — 8 September 2026 at 16:00
Discover Liège

Discover Liège

Join us on the afternoon of 8 September for a relaxing cruise along the Meuse River. Enjoy views of Liège from the water while tasting a selection of beers from local brewery Norm Brewing.

The cruise will also offer a great opportunity to connect and network in a friendly and informal setting.

Further details regarding the schedule and practical arrangements will be shared closer to the event.

8 September 2026 at 18:30 — 8 September 2026 at 22:30
Welcome Reception

The Welcome Reception, the first evening networking event of the EU CBEC Forum 2026, will take place at the Van der Valk Congrès Hotel. This informal gathering offers participants an excellent opportunity to meet fellow delegates, speakers, and industry professionals in a relaxed setting before the main conference programme begins.

Participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and places are limited. Participants are therefore strongly encouraged to register early to secure their attendance.

Shuttles are provided for this event, please consult the shuttle page for more information. 

Dress code: casual chic

9 September 2026 at 08:30 — 9 September 2026 at 17:00
Registration opening hours

Sessions in this color take place in Reine Elizabeth Auditorium

9 September 2026 at 09:15 — 9 September 2026 at 09:25
Keynote: Opening & Welcome Speech
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Michel Kempeneers
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Frederic Brun
9 September 2026 at 09:25 — 9 September 2026 at 09:45
Keynote: Market review
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Ryan Keyrouse
9 September 2026 at 09:45 — 9 September 2026 at 10:00
Keynote: 30 Years of Challenge Group: Innovation, Resilience and Customer-Centric Growth
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Yossi Shoukroun
9 September 2026 at 10:00 — 9 September 2026 at 10:45
Panel: Can Marketplaces Adapt? Balancing Growth, Compliance and Consumer Expectations in a Changing World

This section provides a practical, field-based perspective, drawing on direct feedback and experience from logistics agents and marketplaces as they adapt their operations, pricing and business models to the new regulatory environment.

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Arnaud Fendler
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Milicent Davies
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Remon Moes
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Kendy Choi
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Olivier Leruth
9 September 2026 at 10:45 — 9 September 2026 at 11:15
Coffee break
9 September 2026 at 11:15 — 9 September 2026 at 12:00
Panel: Navigating the New E-Commerce Landscape: Customs Reform, Consumer Expectations and Logistics Adaptation

This section outlines the theoretical and regulatory framework of the reform, covering the position of public authorities, the underlying principles and their practical application across the logistics and e-commerce ecosystem.

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Kristian Vanderwaeren
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Jean-Marie Salva
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Justus Klüver-Schlotfeldt
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Mathieu Sérafimoff
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Roel Gevaers
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Karlheinz Kadner
9 September 2026 at 12:00 — 9 September 2026 at 12:45
Panel: Gateway(s)? How can freight forwarders balance efficiency, resilience and growth opportunities in an increasingly unstable cargo market?
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Henk Venema
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Asok Kumar
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Stefan Krikken
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Maarten Wormer
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Or Zak
9 September 2026 at 12:45 — 9 September 2026 at 14:15
Networking lunch
9 September 2026 at 14:15 — 9 September 2026 at 15:00
Panel: Diversifying Cargo Flows in an Era of Market Uncertainty
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Frank Van Gelder
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Philippe Uhlmann
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Yulia Celeteria
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Andy Faes
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Christos Spyrou
9 September 2026 at 15:00 — 9 September 2026 at 15:45
Panel: Why in the age of AI, B2B marketplaces are more vital than ever for global trade
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Emmanuel Charmetant
9 September 2026 at 15:45 — 9 September 2026 at 16:15
Coffee break
9 September 2026 at 16:15 — 9 September 2026 at 17:00
Panel: Roundtables – Industry Leaders
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Emma Murray
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Wolfgang Meier
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Jeffrey Van Haeften
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Mohanned Badri
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Peter Scholten

Sessions in this colour take place in Charles Rogier Auditorium

9 September 2026 at 10:00 — 9 September 2026 at 10:45
Panel: Data Quality and Compliance: The New Currency of Air Cargo Competitiveness
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Matt Petot
9 September 2026 at 10:45 — 9 September 2026 at 11:15
Coffee break
9 September 2026 at 11:15 — 9 September 2026 at 12:00
Keynote: Data as a Revenue Driver: From Insight to Competitive Advantage
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Daniele Rutigliano
9 September 2026 at 12:00 — 9 September 2026 at 12:45
Panel: Operational Excellence in Air Cargo: Where Ground Handling Meets Real-Time Data
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Vitaly Smilianets
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Steven Polmans
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Valentina Abplanalp
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Million Tsegaye
9 September 2026 at 12:45 — 9 September 2026 at 14:15
Networking lunch
9 September 2026 at 14:15 — 9 September 2026 at 15:00
Panel: E-Commerce in Transition: Adapting to New Policies, New Consumers and New Supply Chain Realities
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Bernard Piette
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Yves Melin
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Eric Bruckmann
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Calogero Sferrazza
9 September 2026 at 15:00 — 9 September 2026 at 15:45
Keynote: The Gateway to Seamless EU Market Entry in a Changing Trade Environment
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Patrick Hollenfeltz
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Prescillia Tang
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Joachim Galand
9 September 2026 at 15:45 — 9 September 2026 at 16:15
Coffee Break
28 August 2026 at 16:15 — 28 August 2026 at 17:00
Keynote: International E-Commerce: Where to Start? 9 Essential Pillars to Assess Your Maturity
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Anabelle Kinet
9 September 2026 at 17:00 — 9 September 2026 at 17:30
Closing
9 September 2026 at 19:00 — 10 September 2026 at 01:00
Gala Dinner

The Gala Dinner promises to be an unforgettable evening of magic at the Liege Airport terminal, transformed for one night into a unique setting for celebration, entertainment, and networking. Expect the unexpected as the venue comes alive with surprises throughout the evening. 

Shuttles are provided for this event, please consult the shuttle page for more information. 

Dress code: casual chic

10 September 2026 at 08:30 — 10 September 2026 at 13:00
Registration opening hours
10 September 2026 at 09:15 — 10 September 2026 at 09:30
Welcome Speech
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Alexis Lapot
10 September 2026 at 09:30 — 10 September 2026 at 10:15
Panel: The Power of a cargo community with an airport academy
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Reji John
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Wilfried Jans
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Riley Lane
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Roland Zistler
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Freek de Witte
10 September 2026 at 10:15 — 10 September 2026 at 11:00
Panel: From Platforms to Ecosystems: The Next Chapter of Marketplace Growth
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Zoitsa Ilieva
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Jennifer Wang
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Guillaume Codsi
10 September 2026 at 11:00 — 10 September 2026 at 11:30
Coffee break
10 September 2026 at 11:30 — 10 September 2026 at 12:00
Keynote: From discovery to purchase: helping European businesses grow locally and abroad
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Daria Kalinina
10 September 2026 at 12:00 — 10 September 2026 at 12:30
Keynote: Marketplaces as Accelerators of Global Market Expansion
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Richard Li
10 September 2026 at 12:30 — 10 September 2026 at 13:00
Closing note: EU CBEC: Built for Cargo, Powered by Innovation, Open for the Next E-Commerce Wave
10 September 2026 at 09:30 — 10 September 2026 at 10:15
Keynote: Scaling with Generative AI: From Efficiency to Enterprise Growth
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Jean-Philippe Blerot
10 September 2026 at 10:15 — 10 September 2026 at 11:00
Keynote: 20+ Years of CILF: Connecting Global Supply Chains, Empowering the FutureCILF
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Abby Luo
10 September 2026 at 11:00 — 10 September 2026 at 11:30
Coffee Break
10 September 2026 at 11:30 — 10 September 2026 at 12:00
Panel: Standardization in Air Cargo: Necessity or Constraint?
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Reji John
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Alain Guerin
J
Jin Zhao
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Peter Kerins
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Benny Smets
10 September 2026 at 12:00 — 10 September 2026 at 12:30
Keynote: AI‑driven customer acquisition for B2C sellers
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Li Jiande