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51st NCBFAA Annual Conference

Fort Lauderdale Marriott
Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

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51st NCBFAA Annual Conference Schedule

Program Sponsored by: 

  EPIC IB&C Logo &  Tokio Marine HCC Logo

 

NCBFAA Prestigious 2024 Keynote Speakers  

TBA

 

To view full day's schedule, click on day/date lines below!
2024 Annual Conference Program Summary coming soon.


Pre-Conference Meetings:

Friday, April 12th

3:00 - 5:00 PM
Caribbean
NEI Meeting
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Caribbean 
APN Meeting (Regular Members Only)
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Saturday, April 13th

8:00 - 9:00 AM
Caribbean
RAC (Regular Members Only)
9:00 - 11:30 AM
Caribbean
Transportation Committee (Regular Members Only)
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Caribbean
Customs Committee (Regular Members Only)
2:00 - 5:30 PM
Caribbean
Board of Directors (Regular Members Only)
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Presidential Suite
Sponsor Appreciation Reception (Invitation Only; All Sponsors & Their Invited Guests)
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Conference Meetings:

Sunday April 14th

Program Sponsored by: 
  EPIC IB&C Logo &  Tokio Marine HCC Logo
7:45 AMBus Departs from Hotel to Golf Course
8:00 - 8:45 AMGolf Tournament Registration
 Co-Sponsored by:
 
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM 
Golf Course
Golf Tournament (Additional Cost - $125)
 Co-Sponsored by:
2024 Golf Outing Flyer
 Bus departs Golf Course at 2:00 p.m. to Hotel
1:00 - 8:00 PM
Caribbean Registration Desk
NCBFAA Registration Desk/Information Center
 Sponsored by: International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd.
2:00 - 6:00 PM
Palm Terrace
NCBFAA Hospitality Gathering
 Sponsored by: Roanoke Insurance Group
6:00 - 7:00 PM 
Dunes Coconut Terrace
Stewart B. Hauser First-Timer Reception (by Invitation Only)

Conference "First Timer" attendees are introduced to NCBFAA Officers, Board of Directors, Counsel, Affiliated Association Presidents, Annual Conference Committee, and Media. Please extend a very warm welcome to all "First Timer" attendees identified by the yellow ribbon on their badge.
 Sponsored by:  Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
7:00 - 8:00 PM
Grand Ballroom
Grand Opening of the Exhibitor MarketPlace
 Registrants can visit with this year’s exhibitors, as well as enjoy refreshments.
 Sponsored by: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Ocean View Terrace
Welcome Reception (Dinner Included; Attire is Business Casual)
 After the Exhibitor MarketPlace closes, everyone will then join the “Welcome Reception” for dinner. This gathering of old friends and colleagues is the perfect opportunity to make new friends and acquaintances as NCBFAA welcomes all registrants to its 2024 Annual Conference.
 Sponsored by: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
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Monday, April 15th

Program Sponsored by: 
  EPIC IB&C Logo &  Tokio Marine HCC Logo
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Caribbean Registration Desk
NCBFAA Registration Desk/Information Center
 Sponsored by: International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd.
8:00 AM
Grand
Exhibitor MarketPlace Reopens
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Grand
NCBFAA Speakers' Breakfast in Exhibitor MarketPlace
 (Tables will be reserved for speakers)
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Grand
Breakfast in Exhibitor MarketPlace
9:00 - 11:30 AM
Caribbean
NCBFAA 2024 Annual Meeting
 All Regular Members are requested to attend this once-a-year event, which includes Officer, Counsel, and Committee reports.
 Presiding: Jose D. Gonzalez, NCBFAA President, Jose D. Gonzalez CHB
 (Regular Members Only, Please)
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Grand
Break in the Exhibitor MarketPlace
 Sponsored by: 
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Ocean
Lunch
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 Keynote Speaker:
 Introduction:  Jose D. Gonzalez, NCBFAA President, Jose D. Gonzalez CHB
 NCBFAA 2024 Scholarship Presentations
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Sponsored by: Alba Wheels Up International, Inc.
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 NCBFAA CCS Award Presentation
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 NCBFAA CES Award Presentation
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1:30 - 2:00 PM
Grand
Dessert in Exhibitor MarketPlace
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2:00 - 4:30 PMExhibitor MarketPlace Closes (Reopens at 4:30 PM)
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Caribbean
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3:30 - 4:00 PM
Caribbean
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4:00 - 4:30 PM
Caribbean

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4:30 - 5:00 PM
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4:30 - 6:30 PM
Grand
Exhibitor MarketPlace Reopens
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Grand
NCBFAA Hospitality Gathering in Exhibitor MaketPlace
 Sponsored by: Roanoke Insurance Group
5:00 PMClosing Announcements
6:45 - 9:30 PMDinner on Your Own
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Tuesday, April 16th

Program Sponsored by: 
  EPIC IB&C Logo &  Tokio Marine HCC Logo
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Caribbean Registration Desk
NCBFAA Registration Desk/Information Center
 Sponsored by: International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd.
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Grand
NCBFAA Speakers' Breakfast in Exhibitor MarketPlace
 (Tables will be reserved for speakers)
7:00 - 9:00 AM
Grand
Breakfast Buffet in Exhibitor MarketPlace
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Caribbean
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8:30 - 9:00 AM
Caribbean
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9:00 - 10:00 AM
Caribbean
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10:00 - 10:30 AM
Caribbean
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10:30 - 11:00 AM
Grand
Break in the Exhibitor MarketPlace
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Caribbean
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12:00 - 1:30 PM
Grand
Luncheon in Exhibitor Marketplace
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Ocean
Legislative Committee Meeting (Lunch Provided)
 Have you ever had an interest in government? Have you ever wondered how a bill is passed into law? Do you have an interest in helping to get laws changed in the industry? If so, the legislative committee may be right for you! The NCBFFA legislative committee is actively seeking new members to join, and we are looking for dedicated individuals that are committed to the cause and assist with issues such as the Customs Business Fairness Act HR2261. This group is committed to helping shape the future of our industry! Please stop by if you are interested during lunch on Tuesday.
1:30 - 5:00 PM 
Clearwater
Session
 Attention ACE Portal Users
 Precis: Do you use the ACE Portal and find its functionality challenging? If you do, then you should participate in one of the eight ACE Portal Training Sessions we have scheduled during the NCBFAA Annual Conference. Running from 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16th, and Wednesday, April 17th, these 30-minute first-come, first-served sessions are only being offered to fully registered attendees. This is your chance to ask CBP Portal experts for help in addressing any of your challenges with the Portal. Registrations are limited to on-site only; no pre-arrival registrations will be taken, and participants must provide their own devices.
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1:30 - 2:15 PM
Caribbean
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2:15 - 3:00 PM
Caribbean
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3:00 - 3:30 PM
Grand
Final Break & Raffles in Exhibitor MarketPlace
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3:30 - 5:00 PM
Caribbean
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4:00 - 6:00 PM
Palm Terrace
NCBFAA Hospitality Gathering
 Sponsored By: Roanoke Insurance Group
5:00 PMClosing Announcements
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Ocean
The 51st NCBFAA Annual Conference Dinner Dance:
Tuesday Night Fever - A Disco Dinner Dance
Disco Night FlyerGet ready to groove in your platforms and bellbottoms as we step back into the disco era. 
 Co-Sponsored By: 
 
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Wednesday, April 17th

Program Sponsored by: 
  EPIC IB&C Logo &  Tokio Marine HCC Logo
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Caribbean Registration Desk
NCBFAA Registration Desk/Information Center
 Sponsored by: International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd.
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Grand
NCBFAA Speakers' Breakfast 
 (Tables will be reserved for speakers)
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Grand
Breakfast Buffet in the Grand Ballroom
8:00 - 8:45 AM
Caribbean  
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8:45 - 9:30 AM
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9:30 - 10:15 AM
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10:15 - 10:30 AM
Caribbean Foyer
Morning Session Break
 Sponsored by: 
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Caribbean
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caribbean
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12:00 - 1:30 PM
Grand
Lunch
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 Sponsored by: Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
1:30 - 5:00 PM
Clearwater
ACE Portal Training Sessions
 Attention ACE Portal Users
 Precis: Do you use the ACE Portal and find its functionality challenging? If you do, then you should participate in one of the eight ACE Portal Training Sessions we have scheduled during the NCBFAA Annual Conference. Running from 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16th, and Wednesday, April 17th, these 30-minute first-come, first-served sessions are only being offered to fully registered attendees. This is your chance to ask CBP Portal experts for help in addressing any of your challenges with the Portal. Registrations are limited to on-site only; no pre-arrival registrations will be taken, and participants must provide their own devices.
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1:30 - 2:15 PM
Caribbean
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2:15 - 3:00 PM
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3:00 - 3:45 PM
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3:45 - 4:00 PM
Caribbean Foyer
Afternoon Session Break
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3:45 - 4:15 PM
Palm Terrace
NCBFAA Hospitality Gathering
 Sponsored By: Roanoke Insurance Group
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Caribbean
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5:00 PMClosing Announcements
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Palm Terrace
NCBFAA Outdoor Hospitality Gathering
 Sponsored By: Roanoke Insurance Group
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Grand
Closing Reception, Keynote Address & Special Recognition Awards
 This year we will be honoring NCBFAA's NEI Marketing Director, Federico "Kiko" Zuniga, with the highest honor we can bestow: the NCBFAA Centurion Award.
 Sponsored by: 
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