Agenda
Sunday 6 September 2026
| Time | Session |
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| 17:00 – 17:45 | Cocktail reception / Registration |
| 17:45 | Welcome remarks |
Monday 7 September 2026
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Sign-in / Registration |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Opening of the 7th WCO Global Canine Forum |
Welcome Speeches and Keynote addresses by Heads of Hosting Administration and Executives of the WCO
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| Group Photo | |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Coffee Break |
| Topic 1: | WCO Canine Programme |
| 10:45 – 11:15 |
Updates
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| 11:15 – 11:45 |
Sharing of Success Stories
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| 11:45 – 12:15 |
WCO Regional Dog Training Centre Accreditation Standards
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| 12:15 – 13:00 |
Outcome and Deliverables of the Synthetic Drugs Detection Project on Canine Component (Regional and National Trainings and Canine regional meetings and forums)
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| 13:00 – 14:00 | Working Lunch hosted by the Uzbekistan Customs |
| Topic 2: | New trends, challenges, and opportunities for canine units |
| 14:00 – 15:30 |
Speaker:
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| 15:30 – 15:45 | Coffee Break |
| 15:45 – 17:00 | Continuation of Topic 2 |
| 17:00 | End of Day 1 |
| 18:30 – 21:30 | Gala dinner hosted by the Uzbekistan Customs |
Tuesday 8 September 2026
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| Topic 3: | Getting the Most from Your Canine Teams in Operational Environments |
| 09:00 – 10:30 |
Speaker:
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| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| Topic 4: | The Science Behind Canine Detection Capabilities. The Pros and Cons of Alternative Training Materials |
| 11:00 – 12:30 |
Speaker:
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| 12:30 – 14:00 | Working Lunch hosted by the Uzbekistan Customs |
| 14:00 – 17:30 | Visit to Uzbekistan Canine Centre |
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| Topic 5: | WCO Best Practice Compendiums for Canine Programmes: Best Practices and Guidelines |
| 09:00 – 12:00 |
Compendium Break-Out Sessions
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| 12:00 – 12:30 | Official closing ceremony of the 7th Global K9 Forum |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch hosted by the Uzbekistan Customs |
| 14:00 – 18:00 | Visit to cultural objects of Tashkent (sightseeing) |