The largest and most important logistics networking event of the year will make its 2024 debut in the exciting, dynamic and fast-growing city of Dubai, UAE. One of the world’s major travel and logistics hubs, Dubai has cemented its place as a hugely desirable location for both business and pleasure. With ultra-modern conference and exhibition facilities, a fantastic range of hotels and its famed reputation for five-star hospitality, this one conference that certainly is not to be missed.
With some 4,500 delegates expected to attend, breaking the record as the largest logistics networking conference ever held, it is, quite simply, the most productive and important networking event of the year.
Alongside the renowned One-on-One meetings, a whole range of social networking events are planned, making use of Dubai’s superb facilities and fantastic February weather. Members will be able to re-connect with existing partners and identify many new business opportunities, enabling you to supercharge your businesses growth and development.
The attendance will include delegates from over 180 countries, enabling you to expand your company’s visibility, reach new markets and raise company awareness on a global scale.
You can also save weeks of travel time and thousands of dollars in travel expenses by pre-booking your meetings with fellow agents from around the world. Each delegate has the opportunity to conduct more business at the WCA Worldwide Conference than can be achieved in months of business travel.
A range of sponsorship and meeting booth options are available to all members providing a perfect platform to raise your company’s profile further and showcase your services in front of thousands of potential partners.
The excitement and anticipation among members is rapidly building for what will be a spectacular and unmissable conference, and the WCAworld team cannot wait to welcome you all in Dubai.
Monday, 26 February 2024 | ||
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Time | Program | Venue Name & Floor |
14:00 - 20:00 | Onsite Registration (pick up conference badges and other conference items) |
DWTC, Hall 3 Entrance (ground floor) |
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 | ||
Time | Program | Venue Name & Floor |
06:30 - 14:30 | WCAworldwide Golf Tournament
(not included in conference registration fee – delegates must pre-register for this) |
06:15 hrs: Meet at Arena Services Road (Near Hall 1 and Arena Hall) 06:30 hrs: Coaches depart 08:00hrs: Tee-off time 15:30 hrs: Drop off at DWTC (all golf registered delegates must make their own way to/from DWTC for the tournament) |
8:30 - 17:00 | FULL Day Tour Including Lunch
(tour not included in conference registration fee – delegates must pre-register for this) [Tour Program] |
08:00 hrs: Meet at Arena Services Road (Near Hall 1 and Arena Hall) 08:30 hrs: Coaches depart for tour 16:30 hrs: Drop off at DWTC (all tour registered delegates must make their own way to/from DWTC for the tour) |
09:00 - 21:00 | Onsite Registration / Info Counter Open (pick up conference badges and other conference items) |
DWTC, Hall 3 Entrance (ground floor) |
10:00 - 16:30 | WCAworld Academy Good distribution Practice Certified Training Course Click Here for More Details (Not included in conference registration fee – delegates must pre-register due to limited capacity – program includes lunch and coffee break) |
Sharjah D Room (floor 1) |
19:00 - 21:00 | Welcome Cocktail Reception (all sponsor gifts will be presented to sponsors at this function) |
DWTC, Za’abeel 2 (ground floor) |
Wednesday, 28 February 2024 | ||
Time | Program | Venue Name & Floor |
09:00 - 22:00 | Onsite Registration / Info Counter Open (pick up conference badges and other conference items) |
DWTC, Hall 3 Entrance (ground floor) |
09:30 - 10:45 | WCA Benefits |
DWTC, Trade Centre Arena (ground floor) |
10:45 - 11:00 | Coffee Break | DWTC, Trade Centre Arena (ground floor) |
11:00 - 12:00 | Plenary Session “Welcome Address” – by David Yokeum, Chairman, WCAworld “WCAworld plans for 2024” – by Dan March, CEO, WCAworld “WIS” – by Phillip Emmanuel “Ocean markets and trends” - by Alan Murphy, CEO, Sea Intelligence “Housekeeping and closing” – by Dan March, CEO, WCAworld |
DWTC, Trade Centre Arena (ground floor) |
12:00 - 13:30 | Buffet Lunch | DWTC, Za’abeel 1, 2, 3 |
12:00 - 13:30 | eCommerce Luncheon Guest speaker: Mr. Turgut Erkeskin, President of FIATA will discuss the current issues of forwarding dynamics and eCommerce developments. Compimentary and open to WCA eCommerce Network members only. Space is limited to 75 delegates. Delegates must pre-register through the Shopping Cart. Please contact harald@wcaworld.com if you require more information. |
DWTC, Al Ain A+B (floor 1) |
13:30 - 17:00 | One-on-One Meetings / Exhibition | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
19:00 - 21:00 | Awards Dinner DJ Sabrina |
DWTC, Za’abeel 1, 2, 3 (ground floor) |
21:00 - 22:00 | After-dinner Party (Dancing and Live Music by The Show Band) |
DWTC, Za’abeel 1, 2, 3 (ground floor) |
Thursday, 29 February 2024 | ||
Time | Program | Venue Name & Floor |
09:00 - 17:00 | Info Counter Open | DWTC, Hall 3 Entrance (ground floor) |
10:00 - 10:30 | Coffee Break | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
10:00 - 12:00 | One-on-One Meetings / Exhibition | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
12:00 - 13:30 | Buffet Lunch | DWTC, Za’abeel 1, 2, 3 (ground floor) |
13:30 - 17:00 | One-on-One Meetings / Exhibition | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
16:00 - 17.00 | Understanding Gold Medallion, Dispute Resolution Process, and Q&A (Limited Capacity) |
DWTC, Abu Dhabi Room A (floor 1) To reserve a place, please contact sarah@wcaworld.com |
16:30 - 17:30 | Lithium Batteries Discussion Open to WCA Dangerous Goods members only. Free of charge. Seating limited to 75 persons. Please register in advance through the Shopping Cart or contact bruce@wcaworld.com Guest Speaker: Mr. Rajesh Keerthy, IATA’s officially appointed auditor for Lithium Battery issues, and certified DG trainer will discuss the current issues of shipping Batteries. |
DWTC, Ajman D Room (floor 1) To reserve a place, click here then add to your shopping cart |
17:15 - 19:30 | WIS Fine Wine Event (by invitation only) |
DWTC, Al Multaqua Ballroom (ground floor) |
18:00 - 20:00 | Women's Networking Cocktails (Must preregister) |
Kimpo, Conrad Dubai (next to lobby) |
18.00 - 20:00 | DG Cocktail Reception (Must preregister) |
Blue Bar, Novotel DWTC |
18.00 - 20:00 | WCA Relocation Cocktail Reception (Must preregister) |
McGettigan’s, DWTC |
Friday, 1 March 2024 | ||
Time | Program | Venue Name & Floor |
09:00 - 17:00 | Info Counter Open | DWTC, Hall 3 Entrance (ground floor) |
10:00 - 10:30 | Coffee Break | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
10:00 - 12:00 | One-on-One Meetings / Exhibition | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
12:00 - 13:30 | Buffet Lunch | DWTC, Za’abeel 1, 2, 3 (ground floor) |
13:30 - 17:00 | One-on-One Meetings / Exhibition | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
16:00 - 17:00 | WIS Workshop “Biggest Threats Facing Freight Forwarders” (must preregister) |
DWTC, Al Multaqua Ballroom (ground floor) |
16:00 - 17.00 | Understanding Gold Medallion, Dispute Resolution Process, and Q&A (Limited Capacity) |
DWTC, Abu Dhabi Room A (floor 1) To reserve a place, please contact sarah@wcaworld.com |
18:00 - 23:00 | WCAworld Football Tournament (Must preregister) |
18:00 hrs: Meet at Arena Services Road (Near Hall 1 and Arena Hall) 18:30 hrs: Coaches depart for Dubai Sports City 18:30 - 23:00 hrs: Football Tournament 23:00 hrs: Depart for DWTC (all participants must make their own way to/from DWTC) |
Saturday, 2 March 2024 | ||
Time | Program | Venue Name & Floor |
09:00 - 17:00 | Info Counter Open | DWTC, Hall 3 Entrance (ground floor) |
10:00 - 10:30 | Coffee Break | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
10:00 - 12:00 | One-on-One Meetings / Exhibition | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
12:00 - 13:30 | Buffet Lunch | DWTC, Za’abeel 1, 2, 3 (ground floor) |
13:30 - 17:00 | One-on-One Meetings / Exhibition | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break | DWTC, Halls 1-6 (ground floor) |
17:00 | End of Event |
Your registration will not be complete until full prepayment for the conference fees have been made at the time of registration. All conference fees are now expected to be paid immediately by credit card.
Reservation Cut-Off date is Friday, 9 February 2024, at 17:00 hrs Bangkok Time (GMT+7).
Rooms are limited
Event Sponsors
Event Sponsors
(All event sponsor packages now include one or more free delegate registrations)
Booth and Sponsorship reservations will be available to WCAworld members on Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at 16:00 hrs (BKK time).
“Booth and sponsor reservations will be limited to members WCAworld networks excluding Lognet, GAA, EGLN, and IFC8. Members of Lognet, GAA, EGLN, and IFC8 can send an email to booth@wcaworld.com or sponsor@wcaworld.com to be placed on a wait list in case booths and sponsor packages become available later.”
Advertising
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USD 295 for ColorMerchandise and Giveaway Sponsors
Notepad & Pen Sponsor: USD 5,950
(max. 1 sponsor)
Stapler Sponsor: USD 4,950
(max. 1 sponsor)
Lanyard Sponsor: USD 9,950
(max. 1 sponsor)
Mobile Application Sponsor:USD 7,950
(max. 1 sponsor)
(All event sponsor packages now include one or more free delegate registrations)
Booth and Sponsorship reservations will be available to WCAworld members on Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at 16:00 hrs (BKK time).
“Booth and sponsor reservations will be limited to members WCAworld networks excluding Lognet, GAA, EGLN, and IFC8. Members of Lognet, GAA, EGLN, and IFC8 can send an email to booth@wcaworld.com or sponsor@wcaworld.com to be placed on a wait list in case booths and sponsor packages become available later.”
Booths
Standard booths (3mW x 2mD) start at USD 5,500 /booth
Larger booths (9mW x 4mD) start at USD 70,000 /booth
Booth and Sponsorship reservations will be available to WCAworld members on Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at 16:00 hrs (BKK time).
“Booth and sponsor reservations will be limited to members WCAworld networks excluding Lognet, GAA, EGLN, and IFC8. Members of Lognet, GAA, EGLN, and IFC8 can send an email to booth@wcaworld.com or sponsor@wcaworld.com to be placed on a wait list in case booths and sponsor packages become available later.”
All Booth and Sponsor package bookings will CLOSE on Friday, 26 January 2024, at 17:00 hrs Bangkok Time (GMT+7).This event is only open to WCAworld members and its affiliates. You will require a credit card to register for this conference. Registration is not complete until you have provided all registration details and made payment immediately afterwards.
Delegates registering AFTER Friday, 09 February 2024 at 17:00 hrs Bangkok time (GMT +7) will not appear in the conference directory.