World Cargo Symposium (WCS) 2026

Date: Tue, Mar 10, 2026 – Thu, Mar 12, 2026

Peru World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will be held from 10–12, 2026 March at the Lima Convention Center, Lima, Peru. The symposium covers air cargo operations, technology, innovation, security, customs, and sustainability. It hosts workshops, executive summits, and plenary sessions. The event attracts 2,000 industry professionals and is organized by IATA, aiming to provide insights into air cargo trends, operational best practices, and networking opportunities for stakeholders.

Conference Themes & Discussion Topics

Core Conference Themes:

Digitalization: ONE Record, data-driven logistics.
Sustainability: Decarbonization, environmental responsibility.
Innovation: Horizon Stage, future-focused solutions.
Regulatory & Safety: Compliance, lithium battery regulations, ULD safety standards.
Operations & Specialized Cargo: Ground operations, special cargo, e-commerce logistics.

Symposium Agenda:

Pre-Event (8–10 March): Committee meetings, specialized workshops, Cargo Executive Summit (invite-only), ONE Record training, ULD & lithium battery sessions.
Day 1 (11 March): Opening plenary, keynotes, focus sessions on air cargo trends, E-Commerce Forum, Horizon Stage presentations.
Day 2 (12 March): Three dedicated tracks (Regulatory, Special Cargo, Digitalization), spotlight sessions on Innovation & Sustainability, stream sessions, networking.
Day 3 (13 March): Continuation of dedicated tracks, closing plenary, networking, transfer to event hotel.
Post-Event (14 March): Administrative and board meetings.

Target Audience

Airlines, Freight Forwarders, Airports, Ground Handlers, Solution Providers, GSAs/GSSAs, Training Providers, Cargo Executives, Aviation Regulators, E-commerce Logistics Professionals.

Event Link

Official Website

Audience

2000+

Access

Paid Ticket, Pre Registeration Required

Event Type

Conference

Cycle

Annually

Year Founded

1959