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52nd NCBFAA Annual Conference

Sheraton Grand at
Wild Horse Pass

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52nd NCBFAA Annual Conference Schedule

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Program Sponsored by: 

EPIC IB&C Logo &   Tokio Marine HCC Logo

 

NCBFAA Prestigious 2025 Keynote Speakers  

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2025 Annual Conference Program Summary (Coming Soon)


Pre-Conference Meetings:

Friday, April 4th

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 5th

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 6th

Program Sponsored by: 
EPIC IB&C Logo &  Tokio Marine HCC Logo
7:15 AMBus Departs from Hotel to Golf Course
7:30 - 8:15 AMGolf Tournament Registration
 Co-Sponsored by:
 
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM 
Oakwood Golf Course
Golf Tournament (Additional Cost - $125)
 Sponsored by:
 
 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 7th

Program Sponsored by: 
EPIC IB&C Logo &  Tokio Marine HCC Logo
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 Logo Avalon Risk Management
1:30 - 2:00 PM
Akimel O'otham
Dessert in Exhibitor MarketPlace
 Sponsored by:
2:00 - 4:30 PMExhibitor MarketPlace Closes (Reopens at 4:30 PM)
2:00 - 3:15 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
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 Moderator: 
3:15 - 4:15 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
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4:15 - 5:15 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
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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 PMClosing Announcements
6:45 - 9:30 PMDinner on Your Own
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Tuesday, April 8th

Program Sponsored by: 
EPIC IB&C Logo &   Tokio Marine HCC Logo
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
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 Panelists:
 Moderator: 
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
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9:00 - 10:30 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
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 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
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 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
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 Moderator: 
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
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3:00 - 3:30 PM
Akimel O'otham
Final Break & Raffles in Exhibitor MarketPlace
 Sponsored by: 
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
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 Moderator: 
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Gila Monster
NCBFAA Happy Hour
 Sponsored by:
5:00 PMClosing Announcements
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Komatke
The 52nd NCBFAA Annual Conference Dinner Dance
Avalon Dinner Dance PosterSponsored by: 

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Wednesday, April 9th

Program Sponsored by: 
EPIC IB&C Logo &   Tokio Marine HCC Logo
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
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 Moderator: 
8:30 - 9:30 AM
Pipai Kave  
Session
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 Moderator:
9:30 - 10:15 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
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 Moderator: 
10:15 - 10:30 AM
Akimel O'otham Foyer
Morning Session Break
 Sponsored by: 
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Pipai Kave
Session
 
Precis
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 Moderator:
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session 
 Precis
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 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 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 - 2:15 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
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 Moderator: 
2:15 - 3:00 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
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 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
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 Moderator: 
3:45 - 4:15 PM
Pipai Kave
Session
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 Moderator: 
4:15 - 5:00 PM
Pipai Kave
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5:00 PMClosing 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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