February 20-22
Omni Hotel, Houston, Texas
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/houston/meetings/advanced-topics-in-customs-compliance-conference
The Advanced Topics in Customs Compliance Conference brings together import and export professionals, legal counsel, customs brokers and other international trade professionals in a highly productive two-day event in Houston, Texas.
The 2019 conference will offer three separate tracks dedicated to Advanced Imports, Advanced Exports and other Trade-related topics, as well as a “Basics” track for trade professionals needing various refreshers. Sessions will be structured to allow opportunity for significant interaction and Q&A.
Global trade policy changes have created significant turmoil and confusion. Our goal is to help participants gain greater clarity and insight from speakers, presenters and peers.
Topics to be covered will include: Trade Policy Updates, Challenges in Intellectual Property Rights, Impact of E-commerce & Supply Chain, Foreign Trade Zone Issues & Opportunities, Exports Control Reform Act, NAFTA Updates from Mexico & Canada, Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties Deep Dive, Advanced Transaction Value For Value Geeks, Classification Cases, Statistical Sampling & Prior Disclosures, Brexit Update and Impact, Computed Value & Cost Submissions, and U.S. Customs Reconciliation Program.
See you in Houston in 2019!
Topics and Speakers will include:
1. U.S. Customs Regulatory Update 2018
Amy Magnus, Director of Customs Affairs & Compliance, AN Deringer & President, NCBFAA
2. Using Statistical Sampling in Prior Disclosure Quantifications
John Metrich, Sr. Trade Auditor, Deleon Trade
3. FTZ & Drawback Strategies
Robert Stein, Vice President of Customs & Global Trade Compliance, Mohawk Global Logistics
4. Advanced Classification
Brad Menard, Director, International Trade Consulting, Braumiller Consulting, & Paulie Nichols, Broker Audit Specialist, Deleon Trade
5. Identifying ADD/CVD Merchandise, A Five-Step Approach
Shara Aranoff, Of Counsel, Covington & Burling
6. Trade Policy Update – Sections 232 & 301 Duties
Adrienne Braumiller, Partner, Braumiller Law & Official from Office of the United States Trade Representative
7. Canada Trade Policy Changes & NAFTA Update
Kim Campbell, Founder, MK Marin Trade Services & Chair, Canadian Importers & Exporters Association
8. Advanced Transaction Value
George Tuttle, III, Attorney, Tuttle Law Offices & Cindy Deleon, Founder & Sr. Trade Auditor, Deleon Trade
9. Mexico Trade Policy Changes & NAFTA Update
Miriam Name, Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton & Rob Barnett, Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton
10. A Deep Dive Into REAL Internal Controls
Kristin Simonson, Sr. Trade Auditor, Deleon Trade
11. Intellectual Property Rights Challenges: An Update
Alex Chinoy, Partner, Covington & Burling & Tony Gregory, Special Agent, Trade Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
12. International Deals and Trade In The Current Policy Environment
Randy Cook, Sr. Managing Director, Ankura Consulting
13. Export Sanctions Update
Partner, Covington & Burling
14. Deemed Export Controls Panel
Joe Cortez, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Law Group; Representative, U.S. Census Bureau & Representative, Bureau of Industry & Security
15. Understanding the Guidelines of Customs Bond Sufficiency
Colleen Clarke, Vice President, Roanoke Trade & Shane Garcia, Vice President, RW Smith & Co.
16. The EU and Brexit Update: What You Need to Know
Pablo Muniz, Partner, Van Bael & Belis
17. The Impact of Software on Trade Compliance
Randy Cook, Sr. Managing Director, Ankura Consulting
18. How E-Commerce Has Changed The Supply Chain
Cindy Allen, VP Regulatory Affairs & Compliance, FedEx Trade Networks
19. First Sale Qualification Considerations: Increased Importance Under Current Trade Policy
Tony Saranchak, Sr. Trade Auditor, Deleon Trade
Registration and Agenda:
View the Preliminary Agenda by clicking here , and visit the conference website for frequent updates, additional sessions, and registration.
Remember to stop by our booth and pick up some goodies for the beach.
Relax, we’ve got you covered. Global Trade Compliance to us…
is just another day at the beach.
(A chance to win) We will be giving away a Google Home Hub & some beautiful Kendra Scott Jewelry
Watch our company video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSoOZptULPs
