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WCO Technology Conference & Exhibition

ExhibitionAwardedCustoms, International Trade, Border Management, Technology, Logistics, Supply ChainIn-personAnnual
Abu Dhabi, AE28 Jan 2026 – 30 Jan 20263 days

Delegates

1,200+

Countries

186+

Duration

3 days · 28 Jan 2026 – 30 Jan 2026

Frequency

Annual

About this congress

The WCO Technology Conference & Exhibition is a flagship event that brings together key partners from Customs authorities and other border agencies, technology providers, the broader business community, international organizations, development partners, and academia. It serves as a platform to explore how innovation and international standards can enhance trade facilitation, border security, and the resilience of global supply chains. The conference focuses on technology-supported solutions enabling Customs to operate in a fully digital environment, capturing and exploiting data from across the trade ecosystem. Discussions cover topics such as digital solutions, effective use of data, cutting-edge technologies, and their implications for e-commerce and border management. The event aims to foster collaboration, share lessons learned, and shape the future of Customs operations in an increasingly complex global trade environment.

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Key details

City & country
Abu Dhabi, AE
Dates
28 Jan 2026 – 30 Jan 2026
Duration
3 days
Frequency
Annual
Format
In-person
Rotation pattern
Global rotation
Commercial type
B2BConferenceTrade Show
Official website
wcotechconf2026.wcoevents.org — register free for link access

Who attends

Customs authoritiesother border agenciestechnology providersbroader business communityinternational organizationsdevelopment partnersacademiaIT professionalsgovernmental and trade organizationslending institutions

Programme

Tracks

Securing Borders for a Safer TradeTrade Facilitation through Digital PathwaysInnovating for the Future of Customs

Networking events

  • Welcome reception
  • Gala dinners
  • Dinner Cruise

Host city history — 6 congresses since 2013

2026Abu DhabiAE← current
2024Rio de JaneiroBR
2022MaastrichtNL
2018LimaPE
2017TbilisiGE
2013DubaiAE
Middle EastLatin AmericaEurope
AE ×2BR ×1NL ×1PE ×1GE ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Latin America. Abu Dhabi has hosted 1× (2026).

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