The 2026 WCO Technology Conference & Exhibition will take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 28th to 30th January 2026. The event is under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The conference brings together administrations, industry, and partners to discuss, demonstrate, and collaborate on the future of border management, focusing on innovation and international standards to enhance trade facilitation, border security, and supply chain resilience. The conference theme is "Customs Agility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation". The three-day event will be organized around forward-looking themes, with each day dedicated to a specific topic. Day 1 will focus on "Securing Borders for a Safer Trade", Day 2 on "Trade Facilitation through Digital Pathways", and Day 3 on "Innovating for the Future of Customs". The conference will showcase how advanced technologies, data analytics, and diverse partnerships can strengthen border protection, simplify and accelerate trade, and shape the future of Customs operations in a complex environment.
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