Don't miss the new Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) 2025, which will be held in Brussels, Belgium, on 23–26 September 2025.

The timing of the conference is significant, as it coincides with the release of IATA’s updated cargo standards and manuals. Designed for professionals across the air cargo supply chain, the CEC will provide a platform to:

  • Connect and collaborate with global cargo experts
  • Explore the latest technical insights and developments
  • Influence and shape industry best practices
  • Gain practical tools to improve operational processes, manuals, and training programs

The Cargo Experts Conference is a key component of IATA’s broader cargo events portfolio. While the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) delivers strategic perspectives and business insights, the CEC is dedicated to technical content, operational standards, and process excellence.

A full week

The week will start with industry meetings and the IATA Solutions for Cargo Forum. Followed by four specialized tracks, the 2025 edition will offer participants an in-depth and hands-on opportunity to help shape the future of air cargo operations.

  • Air Cargo Pharma: Next-Gen Pharma in air cargo, shaping the future with innovation and insight.  
  • Air Cargo Operations: Understand how seamless and efficient processes in your air cargo operations can lead to excellence.  
  • Air Cargo Claims & Loss Prevention: Learn how to manage claims, prevent losses and hear of the latest case-law evolution in air cargo.  
  • Air Cargo Digital (Digital Cargo): Explore how digital standards such as ONE Record, data-driven logistics and new technologies are transforming air cargo business processes and operations.

“IATA’s Cargo Experts Conference brings together the technical community that drives the backbone of air cargo operations,” said Andre Majeres Head of E-Commerce and Cargo Operations, IATA. “By aligning the event with the release of new industry standards, we are ensuring that participants walk away with actionable knowledge and tools to strengthen efficiency and compliance across the supply chain.”

And the week will end with more industry meetings where observers are welcome to participate. 

The Cargo Experts Conference (CEC) 2025 will take place in Brussels on 23–26 September 2025.