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Capital C - Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Capital C – a creative hub located in the historic former Diamond Exchange building,
once a major international center of the diamond trade and now a space that empowers modern creativity and commerce.
When: June 3, 2026
What to Expect
A benchmark event for global trade professionals and decision makers. Connect with industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to explore how customs is transforming into a strategic capability.
Visionary Keynotes
Hear visionary perspectives from senior EU officials and industry influencers on global trade strategies, customs reform, innovation trends and other forces reshaping supply chains.
Industry Panels
Join dynamic discussions with senior leaders from Europe’s biggest Automotive and Retail brands alongside CSG experts, sharing real-world challenges and solutions.
Interactive Breakouts
Immerse yourself in interactive sessions on Goods Classification, Customs Clearance, and CustomsTech Solutions, guided by top advisors for practical, actionable insights.
Real Connections
Connect with industry peers, regulators, and innovators over open discussions and networking drinks to exchange ideas and build partnerships that matter.
Agenda
Arrival, Coffee & Networking
9:30 – 10:00
Opening
10:00 – 10:05
Boris Felgendreher – B2B podcast host and moderator specializing in logistics and supply chain management
Opening Remarks
10:05 – 10:15
John Wegman – Chief Executive Officer, Customs Support Group
Keynote Session
10:15 – 11:00
EU Customs Reform: Building a Modern, Data-Driven and Resilient Customs Union
Gerassimos Thomas – Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union, European Commission
CSG Expert Session
11:00 – 11:30
The New Era of Global Trade Compliance: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Regulatory Complexity
Nicolas Collart – Chief Trade Operations & Compliance Officer, Customs Support Group
Coffee Break
11:30 – 11:45
Panel Discussion Automotive
11:45 – 12:20
Compliance Under the Hood: Customs Challenges in Automotive and Industrial Machinery Industries
Participants: BMW, Mercedes, TBC
Guest Speaker Session
12:20 – 13:00
The Fragmented Trading System: Navigating the New Reality
Sam Lowe – Partner at Flint Global, Head of Trade and Market Access Practice
Lunch & Networking
13:00 – 14:00
Panel Discussion Retail
14:00 – 14:35
High Volume, High Stakes: Customs Management in Cross-Border Retail Operations
Participants: Amer Sports, ACTION & TBC
CSG Expert Session
14:35 – 15:15
Customs as a Strategic Capability: Building Efficient Customs Organization for Competitive Advantage
Nicolas Urien – Global Head of Trade Advisory, Customs Support Group
CSG Expert Session
15:15 – 15:45
Driving Customs Digital Transformation. Data Visibility for Strategic Decision Making
John Wegman – Chief Executive Officer, Customs Support Group
Coffee Break
15:45 – 16:00
Guest Speaker Session
16:00 – 16:45
AI Transformation and Supply Chain of the Future
Knut Alicke – Partner Emeritus at McKinsey & Company and former Head of the firm’s Supply Chain Practice in Europe
Closing / Q&A
16:45 – 17:00
Networking Drinks
* The agenda might be revised, including updates to session titles and timings.
