EU CBEC Forum 2026 concludes in Liege

The EU CBEC Forum 2026 has concluded in Liege, bringing together more than 850 industry decision-makers, experts and authorities to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in e-commerce and air cargo.

The three-day event attracted representatives from 300+ companies, more than 100 freight forwarders, 60 cargo airlines and 15 media organisations, highlighting the growing importance of cross-border e-commerce within the air cargo sector.

The forum featured 53 speakers across 17 expert panels and 11 keynote sessions, covering the current state and future direction of e-commerce logistics. Discussions focused on emerging challenges, potential solutions and opportunities for industry collaboration, including the formation of new working groups.

Beyond the conference programme, delegates also took part in networking activities, including a cruise along the Meuse River in Liege, offering an opportunity to experience the city’s local culture.

The event concluded with a gala dinner and party at the Liege Airport terminal, which was transformed into an entertainment venue featuring live performances and a magic show. The 2026 edition underscored the role of collaboration among airlines, forwarders, regulators, and other stakeholders in shaping the future of global e-commerce logistics.

Frederic Brun, Vice President, Sales & Marketing at Liege Airport, said, “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.”

He added that the EU CBEC Forum moved to a larger venue, allowing for a greater focus on networking and B2B meetings. For the first time, the event also featured exhibition space for company booths and a dedicated press corner, both of which were well received.

According to him, the event is keeping pace with the rapid growth of e-commerce. As one of Europe’s top five e-commerce gateways, Liege needs to stay ahead of emerging developments and play an active role in shaping the sector, making the conference particularly important.

The forum brought together major global e-commerce platforms, regulatory authorities and key air cargo industry stakeholders for three days of focused discussions on e-commerce. The event provided participants with a clearer understanding of the requirements, regulations and challenges facing the industry. Brun added that the discussions and ideas shared during this year’s forum demonstrated the sector’s ability to respond quickly and develop solutions to emerging challenges.

Brun said the event could be considered a success if participants left having either made new connections or gained new insights. Based on the numerous LinkedIn posts shared by attendees, he believes the EU CBEC Forum achieved both objectives.