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IPS EAD Check Webinar

 

Join us for an informative and practical session focused on improving outbound mail compliance through the use of the IPS EAD Check functionality. This webinar will provide targeted guidance to designated operators on how to prevent the dispatch of items lacking Electronic Advance Data (EAD) to destinations where it is mandatory.
 

  • Format: Online on Zoom / Register here.

  • ​Language: English only

  • ​​Date and time : 20 August 2025, 13.00 - 14.15 (CEST, UTC+2)

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Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 13:00 - 14:15
Online via Zoom

Experts from the Universal Postal Union (UPU) will walk participants through the EAD Check feature in the International Postal System (IPS), including how to configure and apply destination-based controls that help ensure customs compliance. Examples will highlight how this functionality can reduce dispatch refusals, improve operational performance, and support national and global EAD targets.

Participants will also receive implementation tips, access resources for continued support, and engage in an open Q&A session to share challenges and solutions with peers.


13.00 – 13.05: Welcome / Opening Remarks
Overview of EAD challenges and customs compliance priorities

  • Mr. Javier Garcia – Program Manager, Customs Facilitation and Standards

13.05 – 13.10: General introduction and moderation

  • Moderation by Ms. Tiffany Roman, Seconded Expert, EAD Specialist, UPU

13.10 – 13.20: Module 1: Understanding the IPS EAD Check 

IPS EAD Check Overview Functionality and integration in outbound workflows

  • Mr. Stephane Herrmann – Technical Account Manager, PTC, UPU

13.20 – 13.40: Module 2: Configuring and Applying the EAD Check
Live Demo: Enabling EAD Check in IPS and destination rule setup

  • Mr. Stephane Herrmann – Technical Account Manager, PTC, UPU​

13.40 – 13.50: Module 3: Impact and Implementation Support
Case examples, lessons learned from other D.O.s, implementation tips

  • Mr. Stephane Herrmann – Technical Account Manager, PTC, UPU​

13.50 – 14.05: Interventions, clarifications, and open Q&A

  • All speakers, moderation by Ms. Tiffany Roman, Seconded Expert, EAD Specialist, UPU

14.05 – 14.15: Wrap-up & resources for next steps

  • Moderation by Ms. Tiffany Roman, Seconded Expert, EAD Specialist, UPU


Note:

  • Access to the EAD workspace requires UPU website credentials. Credential can be requested from here.

  • The webinar will be recorded and and uploaded to the EAD workspace.