8 September 2026 at 14:00 — 8 September 2026 at 16:00
Discover Liège

A social and networking activity will be organised in Liège on the afternoon of 8 September, offering participants an opportunity to connect with colleagues in an informal setting while discovering the local area. Further details, including the programme and logistics, will be shared closer to the date and will depend on the number of interested participants.

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 Congres 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.

Sessions in this color take place in Reine Elizabeth Auditorium

9 September 2026 at 09:15 — 9 September 2026 at 09:30
Keynote: Opening & Welcome Speech
M
Michel Kempeneers
F
Frederic Brun
9 June 2026 at 09:30 — 9 June 2026 at 10:00
Keynote: Market review
9 June 2026 at 10:00 — 9 June 2026 at 10:45
Panel: Can Marketplaces Adapt? Balancing Growth, Compliance and Consumer Expectations in a Changing World
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Arnaud Fendler
M
Milicent Davies
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Remon Moes
9 June 2026 at 10:45 — 9 June 2026 at 11:15
Coffee break
9 June 2026 at 11:15 — 9 June 2026 at 12:00
Panel: Navigating the New E-Commerce Landscape: Customs Reform, Consumer Expectations and Logistics Adaptation
K
Kristjan Vanderwaeren
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Jean-Marie Salva
J
Justus Klüver-Schlotfeldt
9 June 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?
H
Henk Venema
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Asok Kumar
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Stefan Krikken
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Maarten Wormer
9 September 2026 at 12:45 — 9 September 2026 at 14:15
Networking lunch
29 June 2026 at 14:15 — 9 September 2026 at 15:00
Panel: Diversifying Cargo Flows in an Era of Market Uncertainty
F
Frank Van Gelder
P
Philippe Uhlmann
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Yulia Celeteria
F
Fabrice Pierre Augustin Panza
A
Andy Faes
29 June 2026 at 15:00 — 29 June 2026 at 15:45
Panel: Why in the age of AI, B2B marketplaces are more vital than ever for global trade
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
W
Wolfgang Meier
J
Jeffrey Van Haeften

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
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: 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 Poelmans
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
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
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
Keynote: Scaling with Generative AI: From Efficiency to Enterprise Growth
J
Jean-Philippe Blerot
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. 

10 September 2026 at 09:15 — 10 September 2026 at 09:30
Welcome Speech
A
Alexis Lapot
10 September 2026 at 09:30 — 10 September 2026 at 10:15
Speech: The Power of a cargo community with an airport academy
R
Reji John
W
Wilfried Jans
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Riley Lane
10 September 2026 at 10:15 — 10 September 2026 at 11:00
Panel: From Platforms to Ecosystems: The Next Chapter of Marketplace Growth
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: 30 Years of Challenge Group: Innovation, Resilience and Customer-Centric Growth
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 10:15 — 10 September 2026 at 11:00
Panel: Standardization in Air Cargo: Necessity or Constraint?
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: From Scroll to Shipment: How Social Commerce Is Transforming Global Supply Chains
10 September 2026 at 12:00 — 10 September 2026 at 12:30
Keynote: Hybrid Export Models: Combining Digital Platforms and Traditional Trade Channels