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2026 WCO Technology Conference & Exhibition

Customs Agility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation 

28–30 January 2026 - Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), UAE 

 

Overview 

Join the global Customs community in Abu Dhabi for three days of discussion, demos and collaboration on the future of border management. The WCO Technology Conference & Exhibition brings together administrations, industry and partners to explore how innovation and international standards can enhance trade facilitation, border security and the resilience of supply chains. 

Under the theme “Customs Agility in a Complex World: Securing and Facilitating Trade through Innovation”, the 2026 WCO Technology Conference will explore how the global Customs community can navigate change with agility, harness innovation to enhance security and protect borders and supply chains, and at the same time drive trade facilitation.  

Each of the three conference days will be dedicated to a forward-looking theme. Day 1 will be devoted to the “Securing Borders for a Safer Trade” theme, Day 2 will focus on “Trade Facilitation through Digital Pathways” and Day 3 will be the day of “Innovating for the Future of Customs”. 

Through its sessions, the Conference will demonstrate how advanced technologies, data analytics and diverse partnerships strengthen border protection, simplify and accelerate trade and shape the future of Customs operations in an increasingly complex environment.   

What to expect 

  • Engaging exchanges among leaders and practitioners on emerging challenges and opportunities in the use of advanced technologies by Customs. 
  • Case studies and demonstrations showcasing practical solutions from around the world.  
  • Ample networking to connect with peers, experts and solution providers.  

Exhibition 

Running alongside the conference, the exhibition provides an opportunity to experience current and next-generation solutions first-hand, with opportunities to meet providers, compare approaches and discuss implementation. 

Who will attend 

Senior officials and experts from Customs and other border agencies, technology providers, the wider business community, international organizations, development partners and academia - everyone shaping the future of cross-border trade.