EU CBEC Forum 2026 has come to a close and delivered what it set out to do, bringing global decision makers together to discuss, network, and collaborate on the challenges and opportunities facing e-commerce within air cargo.
More than 850 top decision makers, industry experts, and relevant authority figures descended on Liege for three days of knowledge exchange and inspiration. Those attending represented more than 300+ companies, 100+ freight forwarders, 60 cargo airlines, and 15 media companies. 53 speakers across 17 expert panels and 11 keynotes shared insights, ideas, and views on the current and future status of e-commerce logistics, inspiring solutions and potential working groups.
Definite highlights adding atmosphere to an already energised event, were the cruise on the Meuse, among the beautifully lit buildings of Liege and in the company of excellent local beers, a true reflection of taste and culture in more ways than one.
“It is fantastic to see how the EU CBEC Forum has developed and matured since it first started in 2019, and I am proud that it was already the fourth to be hosted by CARGOLAND. The atmosphere was amazing and we received excellent feedback highlighting the strong quality and diversity of this year’s speaker line-up, and our choice of venue. The EU CBEC Forum moved into a larger location which enabled even greater focus on networking, and B2B meetings, and, for the first time, we offered exhibition space for company booths as well as a dedicated press corner, which were very well received,” says Frederic Brun, Vice President Sales & Marketing at Liege Airport.
“So, we’re more than happy that the event definitely appears to be on par with the pace at which e-commerce is growing. As one of the top five European e-commerce gateways here in Liege, we always need to be one step ahead of what’s coming, and our aim is to steer the topic, that is why this conference is so important to us,” Brun emphasizes. “Inviting the world’s largest e-commerce platforms, the regulating authorities, and the air cargo industry’s key players to join us for three days of in-depth e-commerce focus, ensures that everyone involved has a clear picture of the requirements, regulations, and challenges our industry needs to meet. The discussions and ideas presented at this year’s EU CBEC Forum forum that whatever comes our way, our industry quickly finds ways to deal with it.”
“And, as I stated in my opening remarks, I’ll consider the event a success, if everyone leaves having either made new connections or learned something new. Judging by the many LinkedIn posts by EU CBEC Forum participants, I think it’s safe to say it was a success!”
