7 to 10:30 a.m.
Pinzimini

Breakfast Buffet
(Coupon provided at registration)

Precis:  A look at the future development of Post-Core ACE with an understanding of what is still needed for Core ACE. There are still functions needed for a true paperless entry system. What changed when Drawback and Reconciliation were added to ACE?  How does CBP see the ongoing development of ACE systems?

Panelists:

• Michael Cerny, NCBFAA Drawback Committee; Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
• Monica Crockett, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Fred Klemashevich, Technical Automation Advisor, FedEx
• Jim Swanson, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Moderator: Myra Reynolds, NCBFAA Customs Committee; John S. James Co.

Precis: When handling International trade transactions, we are frequently working between parties with differing interests in the transaction. When between the rock and the hard place, what, when and how should we communicate with CBP to balance their needs and the needs of our clients.

Presentation by: Lawrence W. Hanson, The Law Office of Lawrence W. Hanson, P.C.

Moderator: Amy Slavko, NCBFAA Board Member, D.J. Whelan & Co. Inc.

• Michael Hoffman, Director, Western Regional Office, Bureau of Industry and Security
• Jim Swanson, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Omari Wooden, Assistant Division Chief, International Trade Management Division, US Census

Moderator: Paulette Kolba, NCBFAA Transportation Committee; DSV Air & Sea Inc.

Precis: In today’s political environment tools such as Sanctions and Embargos are becoming more common. We will see how to stay informed of any changes to existing Sanctions and Embargos as well as keeping up with any new Sanctions and Embargos, which may be implemented.

Presentation by: Olga Torres, Managing Member, Torres Law, PLLC

Moderator: Jane Sorensen, VP Operations and Compliance, Ram International

Precis: Come hear ideas on how to engage the Congress both on the Hill and in your district. Learn which committees have oversight for different areas of Trade.

Panelists:

• David Corn, Vice President, Comstock & Theakston, Inc.
• Jon Kent, NCBFAA Legislative Representative; Kent & O’Connor, Inc.

Moderator: Charles Riley, Vice-President, Steer Company

Break in Exhibitor MarketPlace

Attendees are encouraged to explore the Exhibitor MarketPlace, designed to introduce you to, or keep you and your organization abreast of, new and/or reliable industry services, products, and information.

Precis: Congress has signaled CBP toward more enforcement of illegitimate trade crossing our borders. A discussion on how CBP will meet the goals of enforcement while encouraging the facilitation for the movement of legitimate trade. How will customs brokers fit into this challenge while maintaining their relationship with their customs?

Panelists:

• Lisa Gelsomino; Avalon Risk Management
• Thomas Overacker, Executive Director, Cargo and Conveyance Security, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• Troy Riley, Executive Director, Commercial Targeting & Enforcement, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs  and  Border Protection
• Stuart Schmidt, NCBFAA Customs Committee; UPS Supply Chain Solutions

Moderator: Karen Damon, NCBFAA Board of Director; Livingston International, Inc.

Precis: The best way for a brokerage or forwarding company to show reasonable care and supervision is to have a strong internal compliance program.  Learn good and productive practices you can implement in your own operation to stay compliant as well as document your efforts in the event a government regulator is interested in reviewing your operation and efforts to stay compliant.

Panelists:

• Cindy Deleon, Founder & Senior Trade Auditor, Deleon Trade LLC
• Paulie Nichols, LCB, CCS Broker Audit Specialist, Deleon Trade LLC
• Kristin Simonson, Senior Trade Auditor, Deleon Trade LLC|
   

Lunch will be served in the Exhibitor MarketPlace. Attendees are encouraged to visit their exhibitor colleagues who support the Conference.

Sponsored by: NCBFAA Shippers Association, Inc.

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 1:30-5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, and Wednesday, May 2, 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 participant must provide their own devices.

Lead Trainers

• Sandy Coty, NCBFAA EPA Subcommittee; A.N. Deringer, Inc.
• Tom Gould, Senior Director, Customs and International Trade, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
• Paulette Kolba, NCBFAA Transportation Committee; DSV Air & Sea Inc
• Carlos R. Rodriguez, Trade Transformation Office, CBP Office of Trade
• Peter Russell, Trade Transformation Office, CBP Office of Trade

Precis:  Do you struggle to find reliable employees? Do you struggle with designing continuing education to keep employees engaged without blowing the budget? Join us for an interactive session on some tried and true ways to build a successful team where quality/quantity of production is a byproduct of happy employees. Tips for keeping your valuable employees from being lured away or looking for a change. Workplaces are changing, are you ready?

Panelists: 

• Linda Lexo, LCB, Managing Director, Trade Compliance Recruiting
• Federico C. Zuniga, NCBFAA Educational Institute

Moderator: Pamela Brown, Vice President, Future Forwarding Company

Precis: Customs brokerage companies are commonly asked to prepare and submit prior disclosures on entries they have submitted to CBP. Before you rush into this process make sure you are aware of what exactly you are submitting. Avoid giving additional information, which may trigger a fine or penalty.

Panelists:

• Adrienne Braumiller, Partner, Braumiller Law Group PLLC
• Frank Desiderio, Partner, Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt, LLP
• Tom Jesukiewicz, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Director, Regulatory Audit

Moderator: Amy Magnus, NCBFAA Vice President, A. N. Deringer, Inc.

Final Break and Raffles in Exhibitor MarketPlace

Attendees are encouraged to visit the exhibits during this break when NCBFAA and many exhibitors will select their Exhibit Booth raffle winners.

NCBFAA Outdoor Hospitality Gathering
 

Sponsored by:  Roanoke Trade - Insurance for Trade and Transportation

Precis: Terrorists, WMD, Proliferation!! Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), is directed to help protect our borders.  HSI is supporting industry outreach to better educate those companies or individuals involved currently or may become involved with U.S. exports. As Forwarders, we play a vital role in educating our customers to help make them aware of the various export regulations and requirements which are impacted by many government agencies.

Panelists:

• Billy App, NCBFAA Secretary; J.W. Allen

Moderator: Paul F. "Butch" Connor, NCBFAA Transportation; John S. Connor

Precis: Recent rulings have brokers scratching their heads on what CBP thinks is Customs business. Obscure rulings direct the operations of a customs brokerage company. Confusing rulings make it difficult to know the rules. Conflicting rulings leave us, well, conflicted.

Panelists:

• Alan Klestadt, NCBFAA Customs Counsel; Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt, LLP
• Robert Stein, NCBFAA Customs Committee, Area 3; Mohawk Global Logistics

Moderator: David Meyer, NCBFAA Customs Committee, Area 7; DJS International Services, Inc.

NCBFAA Presents "A Night Like the Great Gatsby" Dinner Dance

For those wishing to, the dress style is Gatsby or the Roaring '20s.

Sponsored by: 

• Avalon Risk Management
• ProSight Specialty Insurance