The largest and most important logistics networking event of the year returns in February 2025 to the exciting, dynamic and fast-growing city of Dubai, UAE. The record-breaking event held at the same location in 2024 attracted over 4,500 freight forwarders from 179 countries and we expect the 2025 conference exceed this attendance with demand for delegate places and meeting booths at record levels.
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 is one conference that certainly is not to be missed.
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 will be made 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, 24 February 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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, 25 February 2025 | ||
| Time | Program | Venue Name & Floor |
| Time TBA | WCAworldwide Golf Tournament
(not included in conference registration fee – delegates must pre-register for this) |
Course and timing TBA |
| Time TBA | FULL Day Tour Including Lunch
(tour not included in conference registration fee – delegates must pre-register for this) |
Program and timings TBA (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 (not included in conference registration fee – delegates must pre-register due to limited capacity – program includes lunch and coffee break) |
DWTC, Sharjah D Room (floor 1) |
| 10:00 - 16:30 | WCA Dangerous Goods (DG) Training Course (not included in conference registration fee – delegates must pre-register due to limited capacity – program includes lunch and coffee break) |
DWTC, Sharjah A 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, 26 February 2025 | ||
| 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 (program details TBA closer to event) |
DWTC, Trade Centre Arena (ground floor) |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | Coffee Break | DWTC, Trade Centre Arena (ground floor) |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Plenary Session (program details TBA closer to event) |
DWTC, Trade Centre Arena (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) |
| 19:00 - 21:00 | Awards Dinner WCAworld Hall of Fame Award Awards Dinner Sponsor Gift Presentation Best Partner Awards Lucky Draws |
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, 27 February 2025 | ||
| 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) |
| 17:15 - 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) |
Monkey Bar Dubai, 25hours Hotel (700 m from DWTC, 10 minute walk) |
| 18.00 - 20:00 | WCA eCommerce Cocktail Reception (must preregister) |
Blue Bar, Novotel WTC (ground floor) |
| 18.00 - 20:00 | WCA Relocation Cocktail Reception (must preregister) |
McGettigan’s, DWTC (ground floor) |
| Friday, 28 February 2025 | ||
| 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 - 18.00 | The Gold Medallion and Dispute Resolution Processes with Q&A (limited capacity) |
DWTC, Al Multaqua Ballroom (ground floor) To reserve a place, please contact sarah@wcaworld.com |
| 18:00 - 23:00 | WCAworld Football | Venue and time TBA |
| Saturday, 1 March 2025 | ||
| 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, 7 February 2025, 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, 25 September 2024 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 7,950
(max. 1 sponsor)
Stapler Sponsor: USD 4,950
(max. 1 sponsor)
Lanyard Sponsor: USD 11,950
(max. 1 sponsor)
Mobile Application Sponsor: USD 9,950
(max. 1 sponsor)
In-hall Shuttle Sponsor: USD 10,950
(max. 1 sponsor)
Locker Sponsor: USD 8,350 (293W x 180H cm)
(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, 25 September 2024 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 6,950 /booth
Larger booths (9mW x 4mD) start at USD 75,000 /booth
Booth and Sponsorship reservations will be available to WCAworld members on Wednesday, 25 September 2024 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, 24 January 2025, at 17:00 hrs Bangkok Time (GMT+7).
