CSCB members may be interested in upcoming WCO (World Customs Organization) events on E-Commerce and AEO (Authorized Economic Operator).
The WCO’s first Global E-Commerce Conference will be held in Beijing, China on 9-10 February, followed by the 4th Global AEO Conference in Kampala, Uganda on 14-16 March. Registration for both these events is free of charge, and it is expected that each will attract hundreds of participants from around the world, from Customs administrations, international organizations, and the private sector.
WCO First Global E-Commerce Conference: An innovative, inclusive, strategic and collaborative approach to sustainable cross-border E-commerce
This two day conference, co-organized by the WCO and China Customs, brings together policy and decision makers, as well as operational experts from Customs, other government agencies, E-Commerce operators, international organizations, and other stakeholders. The participants will discuss the latest developments and emerging realities concerning growing cross-border E-Commerce. The event will stimulate and advance strategic collaborative thinking towards innovative and inclusive solutions for a secure, sustainable and dynamic cross-border E-Commerce environment.
Registration information is available at http://gec.customs.gov.cn/gec_en/746035/759528/index.html.
WCO 4th Global AEO Conference: Promoting Mutual Recognition of AEOs to Strengthen and Secure Global trade
This two and half day conference focuses on how AEO programmes and MRAs can secure global trade and enhance economic development at the same time providing the platform for representatives from Customs administrations, international organizations, other government agencies, researchers, academicians, industry stakeholders, policy makers to connect to each other.
Registration information is available at https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/aeo2018/611763/.