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Let’s meet at the 2026 FIAT-IFTA Global Convention in Charlotte, USA, 25th–28th October 2026! Registration is open!
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29th - 30th September 2026
Gorinchem, The Netherlands
Forum PANASEF
6th - 7th October 2026
Tarragona, Spain