About the World Cargo Symposium
The World Cargo Symposium (WCS) is the largest and most prestigious air cargo annual event. The 2023 edition brought 1250 delegates to Istanbul, Türkiye.
The WCS 2024 will continue offering plenary sessions, specialized streams, workshops and executive summits, tackling aspects related to technology & innovation, security & customs, cargo operations and sustainability.
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See the WCS 2023 Highlights
Testimonials
Sean Dolan, NorthLink Aviation
"Participating at the FACES event was, like every year, a fantastic opportunity to think about the long-term future of the air cargo industry while networking with the new generation. I love it!"
Lucas Fernandez, CHAMP Cargosystems
Program
The World Cargo Symposium 2024 program will be available soon.
Sponsorship/Exhibition Contact​
Ruba Abdul Aziz
Senior Manager Industry Solutions Event Sponsorship and Advertis
P: +41227702715
Destination
Hong Kong (SAR), China is a vibrant city and a major gateway to Mainland China. It's a mix of old and new, East and West, leaving an impression on everyone. Every year, a wide variety of events successfully attracts thousands of visitors and local participants, generating widespread media coverage in Hong Kong (SAR) China, and worldwide with high global publicity value.
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The venue
AsiaWorld-Expo is a world-class exhibition and event venue located in Hong Kong. It is adjacent to Hong Kong International Airport, providing convenient access to global markets. With its modern facilities, flexible exhibition halls, and advanced technology, AsiaWorld-Expo is the ideal destination for the IATA's WCS 2024, offering a seamless and impressive environment to connect, network, and showcase the latest innovations in the air cargo industry.
Past editions
WCS 2023
The World Cargo Symposium took place in Istanbul, Türkiye from 25 to 27 April 2023.
2023 Stream Agendas:
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CBTA Center Conference (pdf)
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Opening plenary (pdf)
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Digitalization (pdf)
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E-Commerce Think Tank (pdf)
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Certification Workshop (pdf)
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Sustainability (pdf)
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Focus on Türkiye (pdf)
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Products Workshop (pdf)
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Safety & Security (pdf)
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Closing plenary (pdf)
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FACES (pdf)
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WCS 2022
The World Cargo Symposium took place in London, England from 27 to 29 September 2022.
WCS 2021
The World Cargo Symposium took place in Dublin, Ireland from 12 to 14 October 2021.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Pledge
IATA believes that diversity of culture, gender, age, orientation and experience boosts the success of the aviation industry. We actively encourage aviation professionals with diverse profiles to contribute to our events as speakers, panelists, facilitators, or in any other way.
