The Summit of the Best in Global Trade, Trade Compliance, Logistics, and Tech - the 9th annual edition will take place on May 19, 2026.

Meet thought leaders, industry experts, executives, and process specialists from mid-sized to multinational shippers, LSPs, and tech providers.

AEB get connected 2026 will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in Stuttgart.

You can find all the information on our website, in our AEB event newsletter, and on LinkedIn.

In recent years, get connected has taken place on site at AEB's HQ in Stuttgart, Germany. We assume that we will continue to do this in 2026, but we're not 100% sure yet.

What are we holding on to in these times of great change and profound transformation? This is what was at the heart of “KEEP”, AEB's motto of get connected 2025. Because one thing is certain: Connection and interaction make a difference: in the supply chain, across borders, in digital and our real life. Hence our motto:

K E E P
KEEP GOODS IN MOTION
KEEP MINDS OPEN
STAY CONNECTED

It has not yet been decided which motto we will focus on in 2026.

The topics always come from the fields of global trade, customs, trade compliance, logistics, transport, sustainability, and collaboration - always with a focus on technology and IT.

What's the plan: German or English?

Both. Of course. After a successful test in 2024, we've taken on the next experiment: With live translation via app, whispered support, a bit of gibberish here and there, being a bit generous sometimes, and a sense of humor, we successfully tried out the next stage together.

We will certainly hold on to this and to the great added value for everyone: Experiencing truly new perspectives from the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, the UK, and from the many offices and warehouses in German-speaking countries, where English is the business language.

Do you have an idea for the program? Then simply email us to vntsbcm.

Two things are important to us:

• Your idea fits in well with AEB get connected's topics: Global trade, customs, trade compliance, logistics, transport, sustainability, and collaboration - always with a focus on technology and IT.

Or:

• Your idea isn't directly related to global trade, customs, trade compliance, logistics, transport, sustainability, collaboration and technology, but it relates to these topics and offers inspiration? Feel free to contact us.

We very much hope that you won't have to. But if you do have to cancel, simply use the appropriate link in your registration confirmation email.