Event to be Held from 14 - 16 May 2013 at Atlantis - The Palm in Dubai
Dubai-UAE: 30 March, 2013 - Dubai Customs has opened registrations for WCO IT Conference and Exhibition 2013 via the event's official website www.wcoomd.org/en/events/upcoming-events/wco-it-conference.aspx The initiative offers members of the World Customs Organization, customs agencies, intergovernmental organisations and private sector representatives a seamless and hassle-free process to attend the conference that will include panel discussions, workshops and exhibition.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the conference will run from 14 - 16 May 2013 at the Atlantis - The Palm in Dubai. Themed 'Effective Solutions for Coordinated Border Management', the event will be graced by His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
The conference, hosted for the first time in the Middle East, will discuss and facilitate legitimate trade, border security, and customs' coordination between countries. Panellists will also examine topics related to customs operations such as control and inspection systems, transport and logistics.
Khalil Saqer Bin Gharib, Director of Corporate Communications, Dubai Customs, said: "The official website serves as a comprehensive guide for both registered participants and those looking to register from around the world. The portal offers a simple and secure online registration form. The website also provides information on the event's guests and speakers, workshops and panel discussions, as well as guidelines for obtaining the UAE visa and options for booking a hotel or flight."
WCO IT Conference and Exhibition 2013 is expected to witness the participation of over 800 global specialists in customs, security and information technology, representing the World Customs Organization and the customs departments of more than 100 countries.
About WCO IT Conference & Exhibition 2013
Dubai Customs is set to host the World Customs Organization (WCO) IT Conference and Exhibition from 14 - 16 May 2013 under the theme 'Effective Solutions for Coordinated Border Management'. Marking the debut of the global event in the Middle East, the event will be hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.
The WCO IT Conference and Exhibition is an annual event envisioned by the World Customs Organization to highlight new approaches to Customs IT and emphasize the impact of closer cooperation with global border regulatory agencies. Bringing together decision-makers from more than a hundred countries, the conference serves as a platform to connect with prospective partners with a shared interest in promoting trade facilitation, strengthening supply chain management, maximizing cooperation amongst border stakeholders and boosting border security. Featuring leading IT vendors from the customs sector, the exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to experience and gain insight into latest developments and technologies under one roof.
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