Events and meetings 

OCTOBER 

NOVEMBER 

DECEMBER 

APRIL 2026

FORWARD Belgium partner events 2025

• 14 October 2025, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., BDO Antwerp training centre: VAT and Global Representative Liability WorkshopGain insight into the complexity of VAT regulations and the role of tax representation.
• 19 November 2025 - Intermodal Marketplace

• Extra session due to great success! 26 November, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., BDO Antwerp training centre: IDMS workshop. Dive into the world of IDMS and discover useful tips and tricks during this practical workshop.

• New! 3 December, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., BDO Antwerp training centre: Non-Fiscal Measures TrainingDiscover the important non-fiscal measures and their impact on your organisation.

• New! 14 January 2026 – 25 February 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Novotel Antwerp, Luithagen: From basic customs knowledge to DMS expert During this six-day training programme, we combine basic customs training with AES and IDMS.

FORWARD Belgium will be represented on​

• 10 October | FIATA Electoral General Meeting
• 13 October | Revision of AWDA & Sanctions Policy: Session 5
• 14 October | Port Authority
• 16 October | Steering group for sustoms chair
• 17 October | Meeting of the BITO governing body
• 21 October | Management Committee Alfaport Voka
• 22 October | The port of the future
• 23 October | Alfaport Voka annual event
• 5 November | Advisory Board Portilog
• 6 November | Port World Advisory Committee
• 13 November | CLECAT Logistics Day
• 18 November | Management Committee Alfaport Voka
• 19 November | Board of Directors Portilog
• 19 November | Customs Congress
• 28 November | Platform stakeholders private sector - VBO-FEB Taxation & Investment
• 8 December | Advisory Board Havenwereld
• 12 December | Meeting of the BITO governing body
• 12 December | General Meeting BITO
• 16 December | Management Committee Alfaport Voka