Representatives of the VMU MBA “Customs Process Management” Participated in the 10th Conference of the Customs Practitioners Association
On 23-24 May, the 10th anniversary conference of the Customs Practitioners Association was held in Vilnius, bringing together representatives from business, academia, customs and other institutions. This year’s conference focused on customs reform and its impact on customs systems, as well as digitalization.
The conference was attended by Dr. Erika Besusparienė, Chairperson of the study programme “Customs Process Management” committee at Vytautas Magnus University (VMU), and lecturer Kristina Gesevičienė. They were accompanied by students from the programme representing various companies. The conference was organised by the head of the Customs Practitioners Association, Enrika Naujokė, who is also a member of the study programme “Customs Process Management” committee.
Gertrūda Bakšienė, a student of the VMU MBA “Customs Process Management”, who is the coordinator of the Customs Brokers Group and an authorised representative of UPS in Lithuania UAB “Skubios siuntos”, shared her insights on business challenges related to the implementation of new customs systems. She emphasised that while digitalisation and technological change pose many challenges, they also offer new opportunities for more efficient and faster customs processes, especially when working in cooperation with customs.
The conference discussed key aspects of customs reform, including the impact of technological innovation on customs procedures, the readiness of businesses for these changes, and the role of intermediaries in the digitalization process. Participants had the opportunity to listen to presentations, participate in discussions, and exchange experiences and best practices. The event highlighted the continuous changes ahead and the lack of knowledge in this transformation of customs reform, emphasising the need to improve skills.
Organised for the 10th time, the conference of the Customs Practitioners Association is becoming an increasingly important event that addresses the most relevant issues in customs operations and business co-operation. This year’s event once again confirmed that successful customs process management requires constant dialogue between business, academia and institutional representatives. To ensure a smooth adaptation to new systems and changes, it is essential to invest in the improvement of professional skills, which is successfully offered by the VMU MBA “Customs Process Management”. We look forward to welcoming those who are interested and ready to join our growing community.
