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52
nd
NCBFAA Annual Conference
April 6 - 9, 2025
REGISTER AS AN ATTENDEE!
(Closes 3/21/25)
REGISTER AS AN EXHIBITOR!
(Closes 3/21/25)
Sheraton Grand at
Wild Horse Pass
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NCBFAA Annual Conference 2025
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52
nd
NCBFAA Annual Conference Schedule
── ✧ Diamond Sponsor ✧ ──
Program Sponsored by:
&
NCBFAA Prestigious 2025 Keynote Speakers
Coming Soon...
To view full day's schedule, click on day/date lines below!
2025 Annual Conference Program Summary (Coming Soon)
Pre-Conference Meetings:
Friday, April 4th
Saturday, April 5th
Conference Meetings:
Sunday, April 6th
Monday, April 7th
Tuesday, April 8th
Wednesday, April 9th
Pre-Conference Meetings:
Friday, April 4
th
2:30 - 5:00 PM
Pipai Kave
NEI Meeting
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Pipai Kave
APN Meeting
(Regular Members Only)
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Saturday, April 5
th
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Akimel O'otham
RAC
(Regular Members Only)
9:00 - 11:30 AM
Akimel O'otham
Transportation Committee
(Regular Members Only)
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Akimel O'otham
Customs Committee
(Regular Members Only)
2:00 - 5:30 PM
Pipai Kave
Board of Directors
(Regular Members Only)
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Beehive Patio
Sponsor Appreciation Reception
(Invitation Only; All Sponsors & Their Invited Guests)
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Conference Meetings:
Sunday April 6
th
Program Sponsored by:
&
7:15 AM
Bus Departs from Hotel to Golf Course
7:30 - 8:15 AM
Golf Tournament Registration
Co-Sponsored by:
Avalon Risk Management
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Oakwood Golf Course
Golf Tournament
(Additional Cost - $125)
Sponsored by:
Avalon Risk Management
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP
Bus departs Golf Course at 2:00 p.m. to Hotel
1:00 - 8:00 PM
Akimel O'otham Foyer
NCBFAA Registration Desk/Information Center
Sponsored by:
International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd.
2:00 - 6:00 PM
Gila Monster
NCBFAA Hospitality Gathering
Sponsored by:
Roanoke Insurance Group
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Komatke
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
Akimel O'otham
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
Mesquite 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 2025 Annual Conference.
Sponsored by:
Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
9:00 - 11:00 PM
Akimel O'otham Foyer
Poker Lesson/Tournament
Join your friends and colleagues after the Welcome Reception for a crash course in poker. The winner will receive a gift card and all who attend will be provided with one additional drink ticket to be used during the game. If eliminated early from the poker tournament, participants will be given an extra drink ticket to be used anytime during a qualifying conference event of their choice. Eliminated participants are also welcome to begin new poker games amongst each other. To ensure proper accommodations for all players, please indicate during the registration process if you plan to participate in this event.
Sponsored by:
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Monday, April 7
th
Program Sponsored by:
&
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Akimel O'otham Foyer
NCBFAA Registration Desk/Information Center
Sponsored by:
International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd.
8:00 AM
Akimel O'otham
Exhibitor MarketPlace Reopens
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Akimel O'otham
NCBFAA Speakers' Breakfast in Exhibitor MarketPlace
(Tables will be reserved for speakers)
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Akimel O'otham
Breakfast in Exhibitor MarketPlace
9:00 - 11:30 AM
Pipai Kave
NCBFAA 2025 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; President, Jose D. Gonzalez CHB
(
Regular
Members Only, Please)
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Akimel O'otham
Break in the Exhibitor MarketPlace
Sponsored by:
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Komatke
Lunch
Sponsored by:
Affiliated Presidents Network (APN)
Keynote Speaker:
Introduction:
NCBFAA 2025 Scholarship Presentations
Winner:
Introduced by: Steven Powell, NCBFAA Annual Conference Chair; Vice President, C.H. Powell Company
Presented by:
Sponsored by:
Roanoke Insurance Group
Winner:
Introduced by: Steven Powell, NCBFAA Annual Conference Chair; Vice President, C.H. Powell Company
Presented by:
Sponsored by:
Alba Wheels Up International, Inc.
NCBFAA CCS Award Presentation
Winner:
Introduced by: Cynthia Whittenburg, NEI Executive Vice President, NCBFAA
Presented by:
Sponsored by:
NCBFAA CES Award Presentation
Winner:
Introduced by: Cynthia Whittenburg, NEI Executive Vice President, NCBFAA
Presented by:
Sponsored by:
Avalon Risk Management
1:30 - 2:00 PM
Akimel O'otham
Dessert in Exhibitor MarketPlace
Sponsored by:
2:00 - 4:30 PM
Exhibitor MarketPlace Closes (Reopens at 4:30 PM)
2:00 - 3:15 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelist:
Moderator:
4:15 - 5:15 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelist:
Moderator:
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Akimel O'otham
Exhibitor MarketPlace Reopens
4:30 - 6:30 PM
Akimel O'otham
NCBFAA Hospitality Gathering in Exhibitor MarketPlace
Sponsored by:
Roanoke Insurance Group
5:15 PM
Closing Announcements
6:45 - 9:30 PM
Dinner on Your Own
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Tuesday, April 8
th
Program Sponsored by:
&
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Akimel O'otham Foyer
NCBFAA Registration Desk/Information Center
Sponsored by:
International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd.
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Akimel O'otham
NCBFAA Speakers' Breakfast in Exhibitor MarketPlace
(Tables will be reserved for speakers)
7:00 - 9:00 AM
Akimel O'otham
Breakfast Buffet in Exhibitor MarketPlace
7:00 - 9:00 AM
Coffee Bar
Sponsored by:
Roanoke Insurance Group
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis:
Panelists:
Moderator:
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderators:
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Akimel O'otham
Break in the Exhibitor MarketPlace
Sponsored by:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderators:
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Akimel O'otham
Luncheon in Exhibitor Marketplace
Sponsored by:
WCAworld
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Komatke
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
Rattlesnake
ACE Portal Training Sessions
Attention ACE Portal Users
Do you use the ACE Portal and find its functionality challenging? If so, 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 8th, and Wednesday, April 9th, 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.
Panelists:
1:30 - 2:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Akimel O'otham
Final Break & Raffles in Exhibitor MarketPlace
Sponsored by:
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelist:
Moderator:
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Gila Monster
NCBFAA Happy Hour
Sponsored by:
5:00 PM
Closing Announcements
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Komatke
The 52
nd
NCBFAA Annual Conference Dinner Dance
Sponsored by:
Avalon Risk Management
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Wednesday, April 9
th
Program Sponsored by:
&
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Akimel O'otham Foyer
NCBFAA Registration Desk/Information Center
Sponsored by:
International Bond & Marine Brokerage, Ltd.
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Akimel O'otham
NCBFAA Speakers' Breakfast
(Tables will be reserved for speakers)
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Akimel O'otham
Breakfast
Buffet in the Grand Ballroom
7:00 - 9:00 AM
Coffee Bar
Sponsored by:
Roanoke Insurance Group
8:00 - 8:30 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
9:30 - 10:15 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
10:15 - 10:30 AM
Akimel O'otham Foyer
Morning Session Break
Sponsored by:
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Akimel O'otham
Luncheon with Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker:
Sponsored by:
Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
1:30 - 5:00 PM
Rattlesnake
ACE Portal Training Sessions
Attention ACE Portal Users
Do you use the ACE Portal and find its functionality challenging? If so, 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 8
th
, and Wednesday, April 9
th
, 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.
Panelists:
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
2:15 - 3:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
3:00 - 3:15 PM
Akimel O'otham Foyer
Afternoon Session Break
Sponsored by:
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Gila Monster
NCBFAA Happy Hour
Sponsored by:
3:15 - 3:45 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
3:45 - 4:15 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis:
Moderator:
4:15 - 5:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
Precis
Panelists:
Moderator:
5:00 PM
Closing Announcements
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Gila Monster
NCBFAA Hospitality Gathering
Sponsored by:
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Akimel O'otham
Closing Reception, Keynote Address & Special Recognition Awards
Precis
Sponsored by:
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Short-Term Partial Government Shutdown Possible
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Committee Sign Up Form
Join a Committee
NCBFAA Board Area Representatives: Committee Participation
News & Advocacy
Member & Association Achievements
Strategic Partnerships
Monday Morning eBriefing
Write My Representative
Customs Business Fairness Act
Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Trust Fund Act
GSP Extension and Refund Reform
NCBFAA Social Media
White Papers & Position Papers
Education
LogisticsEI
NEI Membership Types
NEI Professional Membership
NEI Corporate Membership
Certifications
CCS
MCS
CES
MES
CZS
Printed Certificates
Import 101
Advanced Compliance Importing Practices
Export 101
Apparel 101
Customs Broker Prep Courses
Continuing Education
On-Demand Courses
Free Webinars
NEI Education Calendar
NEI FAQs & Policies
Affiliate/NCBFAA Webinars
Higher Education Partners
Special Programs & Initiatives
Membership: Why Join?
Member Types & Dues
Regular
Affiliate
Associate
Existing Member FAQs
Prospective Member FAQs
Becoming A Customs Broker
Becoming an Ocean Transportation Intermediary
Becoming a Freight Forwarder
Types of Broker Licenses
NCBFAA & NEI Membership Types
Membership Benefits
Conferences & Events
2024 Government Affairs Conference
2024 GAC FAQs
2024 GAC eBlasts
2024 GAC Critical Issues
2024 GAC Full Program
NCBFAA Annual Conference 2025
Exhibitors
Current Exhibitors and Floorplan
Exhibitor FAQs
Important Registration Information
Important Dates
Conference Schedule
FAQs
Sponsorship Information
Sponsorship Form
Sponsorship Benefits
Spouse/ Guest
Spouse/Guests Annual Conference Registration Hints & Tips
Hotel
NCBFAA Shippers Association
Free Trucker Vetting Service
Small Business Kit
APHIS Toolkit
APHIS FAQs
Business Insurance & Retirement Plans
Partnerships
Promotional Opportunities
Cost Savings & Discounts
Webinar FAQs
Member Showcase
Webinar Timeline
NCBFAA Annual Scholarships
Key Business Documents Non-Members
Shipper's Letter of Instruction Model
USPPI Responsibility Sheet
Key Business Documents
Search Our Membership
Affiliate Member Search
Associate Member Search
Reciprocal
Honorary Members
U.S. East-Gulf Coast Port Strike Updates