Customs Magazine launches specialized page “2023 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition”

	2023 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition: an opportunity to approach new technologies
	2023 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition brings the power of technology to the customs sector
	Talkshow: "Customs technology and the Next Generation of Customs Professionals"

The General Department of Vietnam Customs held a press conference on “2023 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition”. Photo: H.N

Updating information on the conference

The specialized page “2023 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition” provides the fastest and official information about the activities of the conference and exhibition in general and activities of Vietnam Customs in particular, helping viewers and people access it in the most convenient way.

Besides, the Specialized Page helps advertise and provide information on IT application, customs modernization and achievements of Vietnam Customs in recent times. At the same time, the page focuses on disseminating the development orientation of digital customs and smart customs model of Vietnam Customs; and IT development and application trends of Customs administrations around the world.

The specialized page consists categories:

Vietnam Customs: an overview of the historical development of Vietnam Customs; vision, mission, customer service charter, and international cooperation.

Conference Program: detailed information about the program in the three-day conference and exhibition.

Exhibition: information about exhibition booths of Vietnam Customs and of other customs administrations and international corporations.

Press releases: updating official press releases from the World Customs Organization (WCO) and Vietnam Customs.

News, events, issues, and articles showing the progress of the conference and exhibition; activities organized within the sidelines of the event.

Photos: documentary photos of discussion sessions and activities organized within the sidelines of the Conference and Exhibition.

Video Clips: Video clips on discussion sessions and side activities of the Conference and Exhibition.

The specialized page will operate until October 31.

The General Department of Vietnam Customs held a press conference on “2023 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition”. Photo: H.N

WCO's biggest annual international event

Following the WCO’s request and the Prime Minister's approval, the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) will jointly hold the “2023 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition”, taking place from October 10-12 in Hanoi. The conference will be attended by the Government’s leaders.

This is the WCO's biggest annual international event under the theme “Embracing the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology, Fostering Innovation, and Nurturing the Next Generation of Customs Professionals”.

Through exhibition booths and discussion sessions, exchanging experiences at the Conference, the participants will have the opportunity to learn, access and update development trends in the field of technology and technology-based customs management solutions.

This is also an opportunity for Vietnam to show its determination in digital transformation, advanced technology application towards e-Government and digital Government.

GDVC’s Director General Nguyen Van Can will participate as a guest at the first plenary session of the Conference under the theme “The Strategy Behind Technology: Leveraging Innovative Solutions to Address Global Trade Challenges”.

The session will be attended by senior delegates from international organizations including the WCO Secretary General, Chairperson of the WCO Council, the World Bank’s Senior Expert on Trade Facilitation.

At the session, Director General of Vietnam Customs will discuss specific contents such as the role of technology in sharing knowledge and attracting new generation to the Customs profession; key factors in using technology and areas where certain gaps exist;

Data governance in customs and international trade and how to build operating models that help collect and exploit data from the entire trade ecosystem based on technological support;

Different strategic approaches to innovation and technology application in the customs sector to harness the power of technology to address global trade emerging challenges; and how to promote human factors to handle technological issues, ensuring sustainability and good governance in the technology deployment process.