Summarized agenda topics are provided below.
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Hear from DHS Secretary Mullin and senior CBP executives, including Commissioner Scott and Acting Deputy Commissioner Vitiello.
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Learn how national security and geopolitical risk is making supply chain visibility a priority issue.
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Industry perspectives on supply chain risks and risk mitigation.
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CBP's enforcement priorities in 2026 and beyond.
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Implementation of President's Trump's "Strengthening Customs Enforcement" Executive Order.
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(In-Person Registration is CLOSED. REGISTER VIRTUALLY!)
NO ONSITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
**DATE CHANGE**
Optional Networking Session: Wednesday, September 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. (CT): Connect and collaborate with CBP’s leadership, other government agencies, trade industry partners, private sector, and international trade community.
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION INFORMATION
(IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FULL! REGISTER VIRTUALLY)
- The in-person registration fee is $328.00 U.S. dollars for non-government attendees. Registration must be completed online with a valid credit card. Please do not use special characters in your name. Registrations will be confirmed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration to attend in person closes Friday, August 21, 2026.
- The registration fee includes morning snacks, coffee, and tea on all three days; beverages and afternoon snacks during the breaks, and lunch on days one and two.
- Complimentary registration for government employees is limited and will be approved on a case-by-case basis. The registration team will provide the status of your request once you complete registration.
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All Title 5 Executive Agency employees must follow travel and relocation policies, including those on temporary duty travel allowances. See Federal Travel Regulations, 41 C.F.R. §§ 301-11.18, 301-74.21 (41 C.F.R. §§ 301-11.18, 301-74.21). Employees eligible to receive per diem expenses must adjust their Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance to account for meals furnished by CBP.
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- Requests for special needs should be addressed to TCSS@cbp.dhs.gov.
- Requests for vegetarian or vegan meals can be made during registration by Thursday, August 27. Kosher meals will not be available.
- Members of the press must contact the CBP Office of Public Affairs at cbpmediarelations@cbp.dhs.gov to register. Space is limited to attend in person.
- Onsite pre-registration check-in will be available on September 7 from 4:00-7:00pm CT. Please bring your registration confirmation QR code with you.
WEBCAST REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- *NEW* The webcast closed captioning will be available in English and Spanish!
- The virtual registration fee is $28.00 U.S. dollars for non-government attendees. Registration must be completed online with a valid credit card. Please do not use special characters in your name. Registrations will be confirmed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration to attend virtually closes Friday, September 4, 2026.
- Complimentary registration for government employees is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Embassy employees will be complimentary when attending virtually only, due to limited space.
- The webcast closed captioning will be available in English and Spanish.
- Virtual registrants will receive an access link for the webcast by COB Monday, September 7, 2026 to view the General Sessions, select Breakout Sessions, and Luncheon Keynotes held on September 8-10, 2026, along with other available resources. Exhibits and workshops will not be webcasted.
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If you wish to cancel your registration with a refund, we must receive your request via My Tickets on or before Friday, August 21, 2026. No exceptions will be made. Refunds take approximately 1-3 weeks to be fully processed. If you need assistance with requesting a cancellation, instructions are provided.
CBP will follow the federal government operating status as indicated on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's website, including specifics for employees located in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. If the event is canceled due to inclement weather, a natural disaster, or state of emergency, CBP will refund all registration fees within 14 days. Please note that it can take up to 90 days to be fully processed.
LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
CBP has confirmed a limited hotel room block for attendees and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All arrangements and expenses for lodging are the responsibility of the attendee.
Non-government registrants will be able to book their room within the registration system, upon registering. Government registrants will receive the room block booking information once your registration is confirmed. Reservations within the acquired room block are limited to online booking.
- Hotel & Event Venue: Hyatt Regency Dallas at 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
- Guest Room Wi-Fi: Complimentary
- Nearest Airport:
- DFW International Airport (DFW) – 23 miles
- Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) - 7.4 miles
- Parking Rates and Transportation
- Things to Do in Dallas: Explore the area’s attractions and events.
GLOBAL ENTRY
Interviews hosted by CBP for Global Entry enrollment will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis by appointment only for applicants already in conditional status. To notify the Trusted Traveler Program office of your interest in an appointment, select the appropriate response during registration, at which point instructions for scheduling your appointment will be provided. Appointments are available for in-person registrants only.
AUTOMATED COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT (ACE) HELPDESK
45-minute one-on-one discussion appointments with the ACE Helpdesk will be available during registration. Walk-ins are also welcome. Appointments are available for in-person registrants only.
ONSITE PHOTOGRAPHY
CBP will have photographs taken throughout the Summit and use them as official CBP photos on CBP.gov. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to CBP, by virtue of attendance, all Summit visitors agree to the use of their likeness in such materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. When and where will the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) be held?
September 8-10, 2026, Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207
2. How do I register?
2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) - Website
3. How do I cancel my registration?
Cancellation requests must be made through your My Tickets on the InEvent registration system. The link can be found in your confirmation email. Cancellation request must be received no later than August 21, 2026, to receive a full refund. No exceptions will be made. Please allow 1-3 weeks for processing.
4. When does registration close?
In-person registration will close on August 21, 2026 at 12 noon Eastern Time. Virtual registration will close on September 6, 2026.
5. Where can I find an agenda for the event?
Refer to our event webpage for details: 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit (TCSS) - Website
6. Is there a hotel room block?
A room block has been secured at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, on a first come first serve basis, where the event will be held. You will be directed to reserve your room upon completing the registration form to attend the event. Room reservation deadline: August 17, 2026. Room cancellation deadline: 48 hours prior to check-in.
7. What is the cost for the event?
In person registration is $328.00. This fee includes a light continental breakfast, lunch and hot/cold beverages. Note there is no lunch on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Virtual registration is $28.00. Virtual registrants will have access to all general sessions, luncheon keynotes, and select breakout sessions.
Approved Federal government employees, speakers, and media will be complimentary.
8. Can I have a list of the attendees?
The attendees list is not available.
9. If I plan to attend only one or two of the three days, can my fee be reduced?
Unfortunately, we do not prorate registration fees.
10. I have additional questions. Who can I contact?
Please send your inquiry to TCSS@cbp.dhs.gov.
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Acting Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner (OC), CBP
Many companies are one"black swan" event away from major supply chain disruptions and financial losses. Learn why companies should learn to incoporate awareness of national security issues and geopolitical risk into their supply chain decision-making.
Speaker:
Alexander Gray, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), American Global Strategies
Discussion of Practical Uses and Best Practices for Using AI in Supply Chain Security: CTPAT AI Automation and Innovation Initiatives to Improve the Validation Process.
Moderator:
Bryant Van Buskirk, Director, Los Angeles Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speaker:
Juan Pimentel, Branch Chief, Technology & Innovation Branch, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
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Moderator:
James Kernochan, Chief of Staff (CoS), OC, CBP
Speakers:
Aris Kourkomelis, Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security, Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans, Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Nazak Nikakhtar, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
Kelly Ann Shaw, Partner, Akin Gump
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) The USFWS regulates wildlife, including live and dead animals, their parts, and products made from them. USFWS OLE Wildlife Inspectors (WIs) assist in facilitating legal trade by ensuring compliance is met with U.S., Foreign, State, and Tribal laws when wildlife is imported or exported. When compliance is not met, violations occur. Illegal shipments range from minor documentation discrepancies to attempts to smuggle prohibited wildlife. USFWS OLE will present on how compliance can best be met with an import/export, starting from the planning stages to final clearance, and what can happen to shipments that are imported/exported illegally.
Speaker:
Bonnie Kelley, Wildlife Inspector, USFWS OLE
Many companies hear “supply chain visibility” and think only of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) compliance. Learn more about the importance of supply chain visibility as a business discipline and how companies can position themselves to be more prepared for unexpected policy changes and economic shocks.
Moderator:
Brandon Lord, Executive Director, Trade Programs Directorate, Office of Trade (OT), CBP
Speakers:
Drew DeLong, Head of Corporate Statecraft, Kearney Foresight
Sara Schuman, Managing Director, International Trade, Beacon Global Strategies
Sarah Stewart, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director, Silverado Policy Accelerator
This session covers CTPAT logo authorization requirements, including eligibility, the approval process, and proper standards. Attendees will be introduced to the new Tier III member logo and guidelines for its use. This session will provide the information needed to ensure compliance while protecting and maintaining integrity of the CTPAT Trademark.
Moderator:
Bryant Van Buskirk, Director, Los Angeles Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speaker:
Tanya Hawkins, Program Manager, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Illegal logging is the third largest transnational crime on the planet. The United States is working to prevent illegal timber imports by enforcing the Lacey Act, which combats trafficking by requiring all plants and plant products be legally harvest, possessed, sold, acquired, or transported. Come listen to USDA-APHIS explain Lacey Act Import Declaration compliance through tales of suspicious wood violations.
Speaker:
Erin Otto, Agriculturist, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Pest Exclusion and Import Programs, Compliance and Environmental Coordination, USDA
Moderator:
John Corrigan, Vice President of Policy, Trade, and Industrial Strategy, Silverado Policy Accelerator
Speaker:
Jasper Jung, Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives, Global Public Policy, General Motors
Jessica McBroom, Director, Government & Public Affairs, Micron Technology
Matthew Sloustcher, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Chief Communications Officer, MP Materials
Moderator:
Bryant Van Buskirk, Director, Los Angeles Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speaker:
Lori Mennitt, Program Manager, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Moderator:
James Rockas, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade Policy, Trade and Economic Security, DHS
Speaker:
Christopher Berridge, Trial Attorney, Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section, DOJ
Eric Choy, Executive Director, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Salvatore Ingrassia, (a)Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
Data analysis is a key component in national security strategy. In an environment where new risks can develop as rapidly as the everchanging global commerce landscape, the information accompanying shipments proves to be one of the most critical assets for safeguarding the United States. By modernizing the Foreign Trade Regulations, reforming the post-departure program, and promoting export filing accuracy and compliance measures, Census is constantly looking for innovative ways to transform export shipment data from a compliance mechanism to actionable intelligence at the border.
Speakers:
Kiesha Downs, Assistant Division Chief, Data User and Respondent Outreach, Economic Management Division (EMD), Census
Stephen Jackson, Supervisor, Trade Data Collection Branch, Economic Management Division, Census
Moderator:
Judy Staudt, Center Director, Automotive and Aerospace, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Sharolyn McCann, Director, Commercial Operations, Revenue and Entry (CORE) Division, OT, CBP
Michelle Stover, Assistant Director Field Operations – Trade, Baltimore Field Office, OFO, CBP
Lori Whitehurst, Director, Trade Operations, CCS, OFO, CBP
Moderator:
Bryant Van Buskirk, Director, Los Angeles Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Erin M. Esposito, Program Manager, National Targeting Center (NTC), OFO, CBP
Martha A. Ruiz, Chief Watch Commander, NTC, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
(Carl) Shane Campbell, Deputy Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
Brandon Lord, Executive Director, Trade Programs Directorate, OT, CBP
Emily Simon, Deputy Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, OT, CBP
Garrett Wright, Director, Trade Modernization Division, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Rolando Gomez, Criminal Investigator and National Program Manager, DHS
Moderator:
Bryant Van Buskirk, Director, Los Angeles Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Joe L. Scheele, Agriculture Specialist, Agriculture Oversight & Engagement, APTL, OFO, CBP
Hear firsthand from CBP senior leaders on their office priorities in support of CBP’s trade vision and strategy.
Moderator:
Salvatore Ingrassia, Acting Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Judson W. Murdock II, Director, Houston Field Operations, OFO, CBP
Diane V. Sahakian, (a)Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services, CBP
Susan S. Thomas, Executive Assistant Commissioner, OT, CBP
Speaker:
Rodney S. Scott, Commissioner, CBP
Salvatore Ingrassia, Acting Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
Overview of MSC Areas for Members Having Challenges, Smart Tips for Completing the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Security Profile; Why Evidence of Implementation is Key to a Compliant CTPAT Security Profile’ sessions. This session will be presented in Spanish.
Speakers:
Juan Gallardo, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Cindy McCorkle, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Guillermo Salomon, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
A discussion of the classics of customs business and how to educate yourself on broker issues of the modern trade environment. What you need to know to maintain your individual customs broker license and effectively practice compliant customs business.
Moderator:
Thomas J. Mahn Jr., (a)Deputy Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Hannah Arnold, Branch Chief, Broker Administration Branch, CORE Division OT, CBP
Bret Ewing, Branch Chief, Trade Operations Division, OFO, CBP
Jessica Weeks, Branch Chief, Broker Enforcement Branch, CORE Division OT, CBP
Learn more about several of CBP’s lines of effort to detect and counter illegal transshipment. Attendees will learn about CBP’s multi-layered approach to stopping illegal transshipment and “red flags” that may indicate illegal transshipment schemes.
Moderator:
Virginia McPherson, Director, Civil Enforcement Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Eric A. Batt, Center Director, Apparel, Footwear, and Textiles, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Brad Cantley, Assistant Director, Executive Cargo Division, NTC, OFO, CBP
Victoria Cho, Director, Enforcement Operations Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Join us for a live demonstration of the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) process. This session provides practical guidance on filing an EAPA allegation, equipping you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively report potential antidumping and countervailing duty violations.
Speakers:
Marisa Hill, Branch Chief, Trade Remedy and Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
The Advanced Qualified Unlading Approval (AQUA) Lane is expanding, but sea carriers and marine port terminal operators are not the only entities that benefit from AQUA Lane. Join us for a discussion on all things AQUA Lane, including how it might be beneficial for you.
Moderator:Dina Amato, Director, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Raymond Irizarry, Assistant Director of Field Operations (ADFO) – Trade Operations, Miami and Tampa Field Offices, OFO, CBP
Raymond Monzon, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
George Rudy, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Peter Touhy, Director, Miami Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
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Moderator:
James McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Office of the Commissioner, CBP
Speakers:
Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information and Technology (OIT), CBP
Paul Hoffer, Vice President of Supply Chain, Sayari
Julie Ann Parks, Vice President for Trade, Altana
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Moderator:
Victoria Cho, Director, Enforcement Operations Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Kristina Horgan, Principal Supervisory International Trade Analyst, Enforcement Operations Division, EAPA Investigations, OT, CBP
Tamari Lagvilava, Senior Attorney, Enforcement and Operations, OCC, CBP
Liz Lee, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
Ann Marie Paul, Director, Industrial and Manufacturing Materials, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Moderator:
Susan S. Thomas, Executive Assistant Commissioner, OT, CBP
Speakers:
(Carl) Shane Campbell, Deputy Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
Judson W. Murdock II, Director, Houston Field Operations, OFO, CBP
Emily Simon, Deputy Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, OT, CBP
Garrett Wright, Director, Trade Modernization Division, OT, CBP
This panel discussion will focus on the responsibility of importers to verify that supply chain business partners are complying with applicable Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Minimum Security Criteria (MSC).
Moderator:
Cristobal Hernandez, Director, Houston Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Trudy Rutland, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Catherine Saluccio, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Guillermo Salomon, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
A discussion of the services offered by the NCSD (e.g., the binding rulings program on tariff classification and country of origin) and how it can help trade participants navigate the current trade environment.
Moderator:Evan Conceicao, Branch Chief, National Commodity Specialist Division, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Adrienne Braumiller, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
Sandra Martinez, National Import Specialist, National Commodity Specialist Division, OT, CBP
Kim Wachtel, Import Specialist, NIS, OT, CBP
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Moderator:
Michael Garza, Director, Laredo Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
David Mondanaro, Group Supervisor, Homeland Security Investigations, DHS
Angel Rodriguez, Global Security Manager, Seaboard Marine Ltd.
Katherine Vega, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
W. Brad Wood, Senior Manager of Corporate Compliance, Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc
Moderator:
Thomas J. Mahn Jr., (a)Deputy Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Hannah Arnold, Branch Chief, Broker Administration Branch, CORE Division OT, CBP
Bret Ewing, Branch Chief, Trade Operations Division, OFO, CBP
Jessica Weeks, Branch Chief, Broker Enforcement Branch, CORE Division OT, CBP
Examining how the Office of National Drug Control Policy and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are strengthening supply chain integrity to combat illicit drug trafficking while facilitating legitimate trade. Leadership will discuss the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy, executive actions, and trusted trader programs that enhance transparency, accountability, and international collaboration. Attendees will gain insight into strategies that secure commercial supply chains, disrupt criminal exploitation of global trade networks, and reinforce the partnership between our government and industry.
Speaker:
Debbie Seguin, (a)Deputy Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President
Enhance your understanding of the Trade Violation Reporting (TVR) tool by joining this live demonstration. Learn how to file an e-Allegation and develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively report commercial trade violations.
Speakers:
Craig A. Callies, Branch Chief, Trade Remedy and Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
In this session, the panelists will help simplify risk assessment through their discussion of various considerations that should be taken into account when assessing risk in supply chains.
Moderator:
Bryant Van Buskirk, Director, Los Angeles Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Kenneth P. Kelly, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
E. Erik Moncayo, International President, World BASC Organization Inc.
Michael Smith, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
This presentation addresses the security profile: its purpose; the Supply Chain Security Specialist's role in guiding partners through accurate and timely submissions; expectations; common pitfalls; and the annual update requirement, including how to simplify the annual update process.
Speakers:M. Scott Dunn, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Mark Isaacson, Director, Buffalo Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
This session details how CBP and partner government agencies are aligning their resources to aggressively pursue trade fraud, a top Administration enforcement priority. Attendees will learn about the U.S. Government’s interagency approach and what the trade community should expect from this heightened enforcement posture.
This presentation will provide an overview of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program and its relevance to small businesses. It will highlight program goals, participation benefits, eligibility considerations, and how small businesses can strengthen supply chain security through CTPAT practices. The session will also cover engagement opportunities, available resources, and time for questions and discussion.
Speakers:
Raymond Monzon, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Peter Touhy, Director, Miami Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
This panel will bring together CBP and industry to discuss the latest developments in forced labor enforcement, due diligence and supply chain tracing, and compliance with forced labor laws. Panelists will share their perspectives on these issues and discuss best practices, from both the industry and government perspectives. CBP will also discuss new resources available to the trade community, including its “Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers.”
Moderators:
David Hampton, Deputy Executive Director, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Daniel Boerio, Assistant Center Director, Electronics, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Nate Herman, Executive Vice President, American Apparel and Footwear Association
Brian Hoxie, Director, Forced Labor Division, OT, CBP
Provide an overview of the Entry Type 13 test, which was developed to provide a modern, fully automated mechanism for the entry of dutiable mail shipments.
Moderators:
Christine Hogue, Branch Chief, E-Commerce and Small Business, IPR Policy and Programs, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Christopher Mabelitini, (a)Deputy Executive Director, Trade Programs Directorate, OT, CBP
Joseph Martella, Director, Manifest and Cargo Security, CCS OFO, CBP
Himesh Patel, (a)Vice President and Managing Director International Business, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Join CBP and representatives from other Executive Branch agencies to discuss the President's trade agenda, review the trade remedies implemented, and provide best practices for the trade community.
Moderator:
Alexander Amdur, Director, AD/CVD Programs Division, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Jonathan “Johnny” Hunsucker, Acting Center Director, Base Metals, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Joe Sullivan, Senior Director for Policy, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, USTR
Christopher Abott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations and Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
This presentation will cover the rules and regulations governing Wood Packaging Materials and the next steps for handling shipments that are found to be non-compliant with United States Department of Agriculture/CBP requirements.
Speakers:
Eric D. Brown, Senior Agriculture Operations Manager, Agriculture Programs and Trade Liaison (APTL), CBP
Marco Flores, National Policy Manager, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA
S. Ginger Herrell-Lopez, Chief Agriculture Specialist – Trade Operations, Area Port of Dallas, APTL, CBP
Jacob McDowell, National Policy Manager, APHIS, USDA
Speakers:
Juan Gallardo, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Cindy McCorkle, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Guillermo Salomon, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, DHS
The Advanced Qualified Unlading Approval (AQUA) Lane is expanding, but sea carriers and marine port terminal operators are not the only entities that benefit from AQUA Lane. Join us for a discussion on all things AQUA Lane, including how it might be beneficial for you.
Moderator:
Dina Amato, Director, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Raymond Irizarry, Assistant Director of Field Operations (ADFO) – Trade Operations, Miami and Tampa Field Offices, OFO, CBP
Raymond Monzon, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
George Rudy, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Peter Touhy, Director, Miami Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Highlight steps CBP is taking consistent with the “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” Executive Order to ensure the integrity of CBP’s IOR Program. This session will include how CBP is implementing verification, validating, and vetting principles to enhance risk management in the IOR Program and promote CBP's revenue enforcement efforts.
Moderator:Garrett Wright, Director, Trade Modernization Division, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Brad Cantley, Assistant Director, Executive Cargo Division, NTC, OFO, CBP
Anita Rivera, Branch Chief, Revenue Enforcement, Trade Modernization Division, OT, CBP
Judy Staudt, Center Director, Automotive and Aerospace, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
This session details how CBP and partner government agencies are aligning their resources to aggressively pursue trade fraud, a top Administration enforcement priority. Attendees will learn about the U.S. Government’s interagency approach and what the trade community should expect from this heightened enforcement posture.
Moderator:Eric Choy, Executive Director, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Christopher Berridge, Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, Department of Justice (DOJ)
Virginia McPherson, Director, Civil Enforcement Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Tom Sofia, Special Agent and National Program Manager, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, Homeland Security Investigations (HIS), DHS
Lori Whitehurst, Director, Trade Operations, CCS, OFO, CBP
This presentation will cover the rules and regulations governing Wood Packaging Materials and the next steps for handling shipments that are found to be non-compliant with United States Department of Agriculture/CBP requirements.
Speakers:Eric D. Brown, Senior Agriculture Operations Manager, Agriculture Programs and Trade Liaison (APTL), CBP
Marco Flores, National Policy Manager, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA
S. Ginger Herrell-Lopez, Chief Agriculture Specialist – Trade Operations, Area Port of Dallas, APTL, CBP
Jacob McDowell, National Policy Manager, APHIS, USDA
This presentation addresses the documents needed to support the Security Profile. This presentation will provide information on establishing and maintaining effective evidence of implementation (written policies, procedures, checklist, logs, and a training program) that meets or exceeds the Minimum-Security Criteria.
Speakers:
Juan Gallardo, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Anshdeep Parmar, Director, New York Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
This discussion will include an overview of internal conspiracy, including how it occurs on a day-to-day basis, trends, and a case study.
Speakers:
David Mondanaro, Group Supervisor, Homeland Security Investigations, DHS
Angel Rodriguez, Global Security Manager, Seaboard Marine Ltd.
Katherine Vega, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
W. Brad Wood, Senior Manager of Corporate Compliance, Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc
Judson W. Murdock II, Director, Houston Field Operations, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Dina Amato, Director, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
(Carl) Shane Campbell, Deputy Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
Emily Simon, Deputy Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, OT, CBP
Garrett Wright, Director, Trade Modernization Division, OT, CBP
Join us for an in-depth look at the future of ACE. This panel will highlight key modernization initiatives focused on increasing system agility and performance while enhancing operational automation. Covered topics include the development outlook for the next 1-2 years, specifically addressing how ACE is evolving to support more seamless information exchange and integration with trade community software.
Moderator:
Maya Kamar, Director, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Valla Olliver, Deputy Executive Director, Cargo Systems Program Directorate, OIT, CBP
Bradford Slutsky, (a)Executive Director, OT, CBP
This panel will bring together CBP and industry to discuss the latest developments in forced labor enforcement, due diligence and supply chain tracing, and compliance with forced labor laws. Panelists will share their perspectives on these issues and discuss best practices, from both the industry and government perspectives. CBP will also discuss new resources available to the trade community, including its “Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers.”
Moderator:David Hampton, Deputy Executive Director, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Daniel Boerio, Assistant Center Director, Electronics, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Nate Herman, Executive Vice President, American Apparel and Footwear Association
Brian Hoxie, Director, Forced Labor Division, OT, CBP
Provide an overview of the Entry Type 13 test, which was developed to provide a modern, fully automated mechanism for the entry of dutiable mail shipments.
Moderators:
Christine Hogue, Branch Chief, E-Commerce and Small Business, IPR Policy and Programs, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Christopher Mabelitini, (a)Deputy Executive Director, Trade Programs Directorate, OT, CBP
Joseph Martella, Director, Manifest and Cargo Security, CCS OFO, CBP
Himesh Patel, (a)Vice President and Managing Director International Business, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
The Advanced Qualified Unlading Approval (AQUA) Lane is expanding, but sea carriers and marine port terminal operators are not the only entities that benefit from AQUA Lane. Join us for a discussion on all things AQUA Lane, including how it might be beneficial for you.
Moderator:Dina Amato, Director, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Raymond Irizarry, Assistant Director of Field Operations (ADFO) – Trade Operations, Miami and Tampa Field Offices, OFO, CBP
Raymond Monzon, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
George Rudy, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Peter Touhy, Director, Miami Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Supply chain shocks are realities confronting every business. Listen to accounts from experts forecasting, managing, and navigating the aftermath of a disruption.
Moderator:
James McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Office of the Commissioner, CBP
Speakers:
Drew DeLong, Head of Corporate Statecraft, Kearney Foresight
Alexander Gray, Chief Executive Officer, American Global Strategies
Nazak Nikakhtar, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
Join CBP and representatives from other Executive Branch agencies to discuss the President's trade agenda, review the trade remedies implemented, and provide best practices for the trade community.
Moderator:
Alexander Amdur, Director, AD/CVD Programs Division, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Jonathan “Johnny” Hunsucker, Acting Center Director, Base Metals, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Joe Sullivan, Senior Director for Policy, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, USTR
Christopher Abott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations and Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
This panel discussion will focus on the responsibility of importers to verify that supply chain business partners are complying with applicable Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Minimum Security Criteria (MSC).
Moderator:
Cristobal Hernandez, Director, Houston Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Trudy Rutland, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Catherine Saluccio, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Guillermo Salomon, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Moderator:
Maya Kamar, Director, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Valla Olliver, Deputy Executive Director, Cargo Systems Program Directorate, OIT, CBP
Bradford Slutsky, (a)Executive Director, OT, CBP
Jayson Ahern, Area Port Director, Dallas/Fort Worth, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Marisa Hill, Branch Chief, Trade Remedy and Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
In this session, the panelists will help simplify risk assessment through their discussion of various considerations that should be taken into account when assessing risk in supply chains.
Moderator:Bryant Van Buskirk, Director, Los Angeles Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Kenneth P. Kelly, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
E. Erik Moncayo, International President, World BASC Organization Inc.
Michael Smith, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
This presentation addresses the security profile: its purpose; the Supply Chain Security Specialist's role in guiding partners through accurate and timely submissions; expectations; common pitfalls; and the annual update requirement, including how to simplify the annual update process.
Speakers:
M. Scott Dunn, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Mark Isaacson, Director, Buffalo Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
The “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” EO, issued on June 3, 2026, lays out significant changes to requirements for importing into the U.S. and the consequences of non-compliance. Given the magnitude of these changes, CBP wants to hear feedback from industry. This session is intended to provide stakeholders with the opportunity to comment on the EO.
Moderator:Susan S. Thomas, Executive Assistant Commissioner, OT, CBP
Speakers:
(Carl) Shane Campbell, Deputy Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
Judson W. Murdock II, Director, Houston Field Operations, OFO, CBP
Emily Simon, Deputy Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, OT, CBP
Garrett Wright, Director, Trade Modernization Division, OT, CBP
This presentation addresses the documents needed to support the Security Profile. This presentation will provide information on establishing and maintaining effective evidence of implementation (written policies, procedures, checklist, logs, and a training program) that meets or exceeds the Minimum-Security Criteria.
Speakers:
Juan Gallardo, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Anshdeep Parmar, Director, New York Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Moderator:
Virginia McPherson, Director, Civil Enforcement Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Eric A. Batt, Center Director, Apparel, Footwear, and Textiles, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Brad Cantley, Assistant Director, Executive Cargo Division, NTC, OFO, CBP
Victoria Cho, Director, Enforcement Operations Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Learn more about several of CBP’s lines of effort to detect and counter illegal transshipment. Attendees will learn about CBP’s multi-layered approach to stopping illegal transshipment and “red flags” that may indicate illegal transshipment schemes.
Moderator:
Virginia McPherson, Director, Civil Enforcement Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT
Speakers:
Eric A. Batt, Center Director, Apparel, Footwear, and Textiles, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Brad Cantley, Assistant Director, Executive Cargo Division, NTC, OFO, CBP
Victoria Cho, Director, Enforcement Operations Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Supply chain shocks are realities confronting every business. Listen to accounts from experts forecasting, managing, and navigating the aftermath of a disruption.
Moderator:
James McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Office of the Commissioner, CBP
Speakers:
Drew DeLong, Head of Corporate Statecraft, Kearney Foresight
Alexander Gray, Chief Executive Officer, American Global Strategies
Nazak Nikakhtar, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
This panel discussion will focus on the responsibility of importers to verify that supply chain business partners are complying with applicable Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Minimum Security Criteria (MSC).
Moderator:
Cristobal Hernandez, Director, Houston Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Trudy Rutland, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Catherine Saluccio, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Guillermo Salomon, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
This presentation will cover the rules and regulations governing Wood Packaging Materials and the next steps for handling shipments that are found to be non-compliant with United States Department of Agriculture/CBP requirements.
Speakers:
Eric D. Brown, Senior Agriculture Operations Manager, Agriculture Programs and Trade Liaison (APTL), CBP
Marco Flores, National Policy Manager, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA
S. Ginger Herrell-Lopez, Chief Agriculture Specialist – Trade Operations, Area Port of Dallas, APTL, CBP
Jacob McDowell, National Policy Manager, APHIS, USDA
In this session, the panelists will help simplify risk assessment through their discussion of various considerations that should be taken into account when assessing risk in supply chains.
Moderator:
Bryant Van Buskirk, Director, Los Angeles Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Kenneth P. Kelly, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
E. Erik Moncayo, International President, World BASC Organization Inc.
Michael Smith, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Enhance your understanding of the Trade Violation Reporting (TVR) tool by joining this live demonstration. Learn how to file an e-Allegation and develop the knowledge and skills needed to effectively report commercial trade violations.
Speakers:
Craig A. Callies, Branch Chief, Trade Remedy and Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
This discussion will include an overview of internal conspiracy, including how it occurs on a day-to-day basis, trends, and a case study.
Moderator:Michael Garza, Director, Laredo Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
David Mondanaro, Group Supervisor, Homeland Security Investigations, DHS
Angel Rodriguez, Global Security Manager, Seaboard Marine Ltd.
Katherine Vega, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
W. Brad Wood, Senior Manager of Corporate Compliance, Carter LOGISTEED Express, Inc
This session details how CBP and partner government agencies are aligning their resources to aggressively pursue trade fraud, a top Administration enforcement priority. Attendees will learn about the U.S. Government’s interagency approach and what the trade community should expect from this heightened enforcement posture.
Moderator:Eric Choy, Executive Director, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Christopher Berridge, Trial Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, Department of Justice (DOJ)
Virginia McPherson, Director, Civil Enforcement Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Tom Sofia, Special Agent and National Program Manager, National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center, Homeland Security Investigations (HIS), DHS
Lori Whitehurst, Director, Trade Operations, CCS, OFO, CBP
Join us for an in-depth look at the future of ACE. This panel will highlight key modernization initiatives focused on increasing system agility and performance while enhancing operational automation. Covered topics include the development outlook for the next 1-2 years, specifically addressing how ACE is evolving to support more seamless information exchange and integration with trade community software.
Moderators:
Maya Kamar, Director, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Valla Olliver, Deputy Executive Director, Cargo Systems Program Directorate, OIT, CBP
Bradford Slutsky, (a)Executive Director, OT, CBP
A discussion of the services offered by the NCSD (e.g., the binding rulings program on tariff classification and country of origin) and how it can help trade participants navigate the current trade environment.
Moderator:Evan Conceicao, Branch Chief, National Commodity Specialist Division, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Adrienne Braumiller, Partner, Braumiller Law Group
Sandra Martinez, National Import Specialist, National Commodity Specialist Division, OT, CBP
Kim Wachtel, Import Specialist, NIS, OT, CBP
Speaker:
Debbie Seguin, (a)Deputy Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive Office of the President
Moderator:
Victoria Cho, Director, Enforcement Operations Division, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Kristina Horgan, Principal Supervisory International Trade Analyst, Enforcement Operations Division, EAPA Investigations, OT, CBP
Tamari Lagvilava, Senior Attorney, Enforcement and Operations, OCC, CBP
Liz Lee, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
Ann Marie Paul, Director, Industrial and Manufacturing Materials, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Speakers:
Juan Gallardo, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Anshdeep Parmar, Director, New York Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Highlight steps CBP is taking consistent with the “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” Executive Order to ensure the integrity of CBP’s IOR Program. This session will include how CBP is implementing verification, validating, and vetting principles to enhance risk management in the IOR Program and promote CBP's revenue enforcement efforts.
Moderator:
Garrett Wright, Director, Trade Modernization Division, OT, CBP
Speakers:
Brad Cantley, Assistant Director, Executive Cargo Division, NTC, OFO, CBP
Anita Rivera, Branch Chief, Revenue Enforcement, Trade Modernization Division, OT, CBP
Judy Staudt, Center Director, Automotive and Aerospace, Centers of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP
Visualizing a disruption is no longer enough, the modern supply chain and the trade function must outrun it. This session will focus on the role of technology, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) in moving away from traditional reactive analysis after an event happens to pro-active and predictive stance powered by AI, while enhancing the ability to detect and deter illicit activity in the supply chain.The panelists will discuss how innovative technologies are enabling the modern digital supply chains, trade organizations, and creating efficiencies in day-to-day business operations.
Moderator:
James McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Office of the Commissioner, CBP
Speakers:
Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information and Technology (OIT), CBP
Paul Hoffer, Vice President of Supply Chain, Sayari
Julie Ann Parks, Vice President for Trade, Altana
This presentation addresses the security profile: its purpose; the Supply Chain Security Specialist's role in guiding partners through accurate and timely submissions; expectations; common pitfalls; and the annual update requirement, including how to simplify the annual update process.
Speakers:
M. Scott Dunn, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Mark Isaacson, Director, Buffalo Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
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