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Saturday, September 22, 2018
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1:00 p.m to 4:30 p.m.
Congressional A
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NEI Committee Meeting |
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4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Congressional A
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Legislative Committee Meeting
(Open to all NCBFAA Regular Members)
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5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Regency CD
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APN Committee Meeting
(Open to all NCBFAA Regular Members)
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Sunday, September 23, 2018
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9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Capitol
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Transportation Committee Meeting
(Open to all NCBFAA Regular Members) |
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11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Capitol
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Customs Committee Meeting
(Open to all NCBFAA Regular Members) |
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2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Regency CD
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Board of Directors Meeting
(Open to all NCBFAA Regular Members) |
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3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Hall of Battles
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NCBFAA Registration Desk Opens |
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6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thornton
11th Floor |
Opening Reception (For All Attendees)
Hosted by:
- Leah Ellis, JAS Forwarding USA Inc., NCBFAA PAC Chair
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Monday, September 24, 2018
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8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
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Breakfast on Your Own |
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8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Hall of Battles |
NCBFAA Registration Desk Open |
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8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Regency CD
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Call to Order and Welcoming Remarks
Presenters:
- Amy Magnus, A.N. Deringer, Inc., NCBFAA President
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Jerry Becnel, J. W. Allen & Co., Inc., NCBFAA GAC Chair
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Dave Corn, Comstock and Theakston, Inc., NCBFAA GAC Co-Chair
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Leah Ellis, JAS Forwarding USA Inc., NCBFAA PAC Chair
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9:00 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
Regency CD |
Opening Keynote Speaker
Speaker: Acting Deputy Commissioner Robert E. Perez, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Introduced by: Amy Magnus , A.N. Deringer, Inc., NCBFAA President
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9:40 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
Regency CD
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Trade on the Hill
Precis: As mid-term elections loom, Trade Policy hangs in the balance. Let's examine the expectations of the Administration in the years ahead with a keen eye on what the Hill may look like in November.
Panelists:
- Blake Harden, Trade Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Ways and Means
- Greta Peisch, International Trade Counsel, Senate Finance Committee
Moderator: Jon Kent, Kent & O'Connor, Inc., NCBFAA Legislative Representative
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10:20 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.
Regency CD |
Featured Speaker
Speaker: Julie Hughes, President, U.S. Fashion Industry of America
Introduced by: Jon Kent, Kent & O'Connor, Inc., NCBFAA Legislative Representative
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10:40 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Hall of Battles
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Networking Break |
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11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Regency CD
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Featured Speaker
Speaker: John P. Leonard, Executive Director, Trade Policy and Programs, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Introduced by: Daniel Meylor, NCBFAA Customs Committee
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11:20 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Regency CD |
Drawback Update
Precis: As Drawback has been in the headlines consistently as of late, we will provide a brief status on the recently submitted NPRM response and will discuss how the trade is preparing for 2019 and beyond.
Panelists:
- Michael Cerny, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., NCBFAA Drawback Committee Chair
- Anne Jordanek, Senior Trade Advisor, A.N. Deringer, Inc.
Moderator: Dave Corn, Comstock and Theakston, Inc., NCBFAA GAC Co-Chair
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11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Capitol
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Lunch with Keynote Speaker
Speaker: Todd C. Owen, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Introduced by: Amy Magnus, A.N. Deringer, Inc., NCBFAA President |
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1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Regency CD |
Bill Alert - Bankruptcy Bill Update
Precis: The NCBFAA endorsed Bankruptcy bill, sponsored by Rep. Pete King will be analyzed and an update of the progress we have made will be given.
Speaker: Jon Kent, Kent & O'Connor, Inc., NCBFAA Legislative Representative
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1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Regency CD
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Preparation for Hill Visits & Discussion of Issues from Congressional Meetings
Precis: Are you ready for the Hill? Find out all that you need to know for your visits and the latest topics that will be the focus for your meetings.
Panelists:
- Jerry Becnel, J.W. Allen & Co., Inc., NCBFAA GAC Chair
- Dave Corn, Comstock and Theakston, Inc., NCBFAA GAC Co-Chair
- Jon Kent, Kent & O'Connor, Inc., NCBFAA Legislative Representative
Moderator: Charles Riley, John A. Steer Co., NCBFAA Legislative Committee Chair |
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2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Regency CD |
Customs Issues and the WCO - A U.S. Perspective
Precis: An in-depth discussion on the current policy developments at the WCO and within CBP and the Administration, and what that will mean for US traders.
Panelists:
- Christa Brzozowski, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Trade and Transport, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Mary Jo Muoio, Geodis USA, NCBFAA Customs Committee Chair
- Stuart Schmidt, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, NCBFAA FCC/FWS Subcommittee
Moderator: Geoff Powell, C.H. Powell
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3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Hall of Battles
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Networking Break |
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3:15 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
Regency CD |
Featured Speaker
Speaker: John Verbeten, Director, Division of Import Operations, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Introduced by: Mike Lahar, A.N. Deringer, Inc.
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3:35 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Regency CD
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An Update on Export Issues/FMC
Precis: An overview of Tariff filings
Speaker: Edward D. Greenberg, GKG Law, P.C., NCBFAA Transportation Counsel
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3:50 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.
Regency CD |
Featured Speaker
Speaker: Jim Joholske, Director, Office of Import Security, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Introduced by: Myra Reynolds, John S. James Co.
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4:10 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.
Regency CD |
The Long View on Trade
Precis: A balanced look at the upcoming trade landscape. What's happening at an international/multinational level and how it will affect global trade in the years to come.
Speaker:
- Kim Campbell, President, mkmarin trade services inc.
- Tina Kimble, Deputy Director, U.S. Governmental and Regulatory Affairs, Tata Steel
Moderator: Amy Magnus, A.N. Deringer, Inc., NCBFAA President
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4:55 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Regency CD |
Featured Speaker
Speaker: Elisabeth Bowes, Minister-Counsellor, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Embassy
Introduced by: Amy Magnus, A.N. Deringer, Inc., NCBFAA President
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5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Congressional B
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Drawback Committee Meeting
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5:30 p.m.
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Dinner on Your Own
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
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7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Capitol |
Breakfast with Keynote Speaker
(Please be prompt. Breakfast service ends once presentation begins)
Speaker: Commissioner Rebecca Dye, Federal Maritime Commission
Introduced by: Edward D. Greenberg, GKG Law, P.C., NCBFAA Transportation Counsel |
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9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Congressional Appointments on Capitol Hill |
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3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Rayburn House Office Building
2360 RHOB
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Congressional Appointments Debriefing
Moderators:
- Jon Kent, Kent & O’Connor, Inc., NCBFAA Legislative Counsel
- Jerry Becnel, J. W. Allen & Co., Inc., NCBFAA GAC Chair
- Charles Riley, John A. Steer Co., NCBFAA Legislative Committee Chair
- Megan Montgomery, NCBFAA Executive Vice President
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5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Rayburn House Office Building Foyer
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Congressional Reception
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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7:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Regency B |
Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting with PGAs (Regular Members Only)
Continental breakfast will be provided for the Regulatory Affairs Committee and PGA attendees only; all others will have breakfast on their own.
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10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Regency B |
Customs Committee/with CBP (Regular Members Only)
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12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bryce |
Lunch
Lunch will be provided for the Customs Committee and CBP attendees only; all others will have lunch on their own.
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