06 November 2026 - AirLock: Aviation Security - Session 7
Join us for our next session, focused on The Role & Responsibilities of Senior Persons under Part 109.
This session explores what it means to be a Senior Person in practice, including authority, accountability, competence, and oversight and the importance of having clear contingency arrangements when key personnel are unavailable.
We’ll look at how organisations can build stronger resilience by ensuring the right people, processes and responsibilities are in place to maintain effective aviation security.
11 November 2026 - Quarterly Review: What Industry Are Saying
What challenges are members facing across the industry? Where are the opportunities to improve, adapt and prepare for what’s ahead? And what can we learn from the experiences of others working across our sector?
From recruitment and staff retention to AI, technology, process inefficiencies, and supply chain risk, we’ll explore the key themes emerging from the discussions and what they mean for members and the future of our industry.
Join the conversation. Hear what members and industry shared, contribute your perspective, and help identify the issues CBAFF should prioritise in 2027 and beyond. What matters most to you?
From recruitment and staff retention to AI, technology, process inefficiencies, and supply chain risk, we’ll explore the key themes emerging from the discussions and what they mean for members and the future of our industry.
Join the conversation. Hear what members and industry shared, contribute your perspective, and help identify the issues CBAFF should prioritise in 2027 and beyond. What matters most to you?
11 November 2026 - Cargo Chaos Quiz Night - AKL
Think you know logistics? Time to prove it.
Generation Future presents Cargo Chaos Quiz Night — an evening of trivia, industry banter, networking, and plenty of laughs with fellow freight fanatics.
Whether you’re a customs guru, logistics legend, operations wizard, or just in it for the social chaos, this is your chance to test your knowledge and claim ultimate bragging rights.
Get your team together now - because once tables fill, you’ll be hearing all about the night you missed. And trust us… you don’t want to be the one left saying “OH SHIP!” afterwards.
01 December 2026 - Speak Up, Step Up
Great work doesn't always speak for itself. In a busy freight or supply chain team, the people who progress fastest are often the ones who can explain their value, ask for what they want, and handle a tricky conversation with confidence.
This practical session gives early-career professionals the tools and the words to do exactly that. You'll leave with simple frameworks and ready-to-use scripts you can try the very next day.
What we'll cover:
This practical session gives early-career professionals the tools and the words to do exactly that. You'll leave with simple frameworks and ready-to-use scripts you can try the very next day.
What we'll cover:
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Communicating well at work: habits that make senior leaders listen
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Approaching senior leaders: how to start the conversation, make a strong impression and follow up
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Asking for a pay rise: when to ask, how to build your case, what to say, and what to do if the answer is "not now"
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Asking for development or more challenge: how to pitch a stretch opportunity your manager can say yes to
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Giving feedback to your manager: a simple, respectful way to "manage up" without damaging the relationship
Who Should Attend? Young professionals across freight forwarding, customs, logistics and the wider supply chain.
CBAFF Council - Meetings 2026
The CBAFF Council actively engages in a wide range of internal and industry events, representing the interests and needs of our members at every opportunity. From online meetings to in-person industry gatherings, council members participate in forums, discussions, and decision-making sessions that shape the future of our sector. By attending these events, they advocate for our members, ensuring that your voices are heard and that CBAFF remains at the forefront of industry developments.
* the dates below are accurate as at 05jun26.
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CBAFF Annual General Meeting
07 May 2026
03 Feb | 07 May | 10 Jun | 06 Aug | 22 Sep (conference) | 24 Nov
CBAFF Executive Council Meetings
30 Jan | 19 Feb | 19 Mar | 16 Apr | 21 May | 17 Jun | 15 Jul | 19 Aug | 16 Sep | 14 Oct | 18 Nov | 16 Dec
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WORKING GROUP MEETINGS
Border Clearance Working Group (BCWG)
17 Feb | 17 Mar | 21 Apr | 19 May | 16 Jun | 21 Jul | 18 Aug | 20 Oct | 17 Nov | 15 Dec
Environment Sustainability Governance (ESG)
to be advised
Generation Future
13 Jan | 10 Feb | 10 Mar | 14 Apr | 12 May | 09 Jun | 14 Jul | 11 Aug | 08 Sep | 13 Oct | 10 Nov | 08 Dec
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