The Future of EU Customs: What’s in it for Business and Customs?

The ICC Belgium invites business leaders, policymakers and customs professionals to a high-level conference exploring the future of EU customs and the implications of the Union Customs Code (UCC) reform.
This reform represents one of the most significant transformations of the EU customs framework in decades, shifting from a declaration-based system to a fully data-driven customs model. The conference will examine what this transition means in practice for both economic operators and customs administrations.
Bringing together EU policymakers, industry representatives and customs authorities, the event will provide a platform for open dialogue and practical insights into the evolving regulatory framework and its impact on European trade.
For the full programme, speaker updates and registration details, please visit the official event page.
Key Themes
The conference will focus on several critical aspects of the reform, including:
- The EU Customs Data Hub and the move to a data-driven supervision model
- The balance between trade facilitation and enforcement
- The evolving role of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) and trust-based supervision
- Liability, sanctions and governance implications
- The impact of e-commerce on customs systems
This interactive panel discussion will explore both “What’s in it for Business?” and “What’s in it for Customs?” to encourage constructive dialogue between public and private stakeholders.
Participation Fee
ICC + BLCC Members: €175
Non-members: €295