Since the first edition of World Customs Organization (WCO) Global Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Conference held in Korea in 2012, the WCO has brought together Customs administrations, the business community, policymakers, legal and academic representatives, as well as other government bodies to build capacity, enhance cooperation and foster a global public-private dialogue for the implementation of AEO Programmes worldwide.
To ensure the success of the Conference in view of the prevailing global circumstances, Dubai Customs and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Customs Authority proposed that the WCO to postpone the Conference which was planned from 10 to 12 March. After careful consideration, the WCO Secretariat agreed to the request of the host administration to reschedule to 15 to 17 February 2021, in Dubai, UAE.
The new dates will further align the Conference with the Expo 2020 Dubai, a World Expo which opens more opportunities to learn and experience the numerous successful practices of countries around the world, on all fronts including economy, culture, innovation, and many others.
Story by: Riaan de Lange