Goods made with forced labor undercut American jobs, the U.S. economy, and affect trade around the world. This panel covers various aspects of the impacts of forced labor.

Moderator: 
Christopher Abbott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations and Acting Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

Speakers:
Kelley E. Currie, Ambassador (Ret.) and Founding Partner, Kilo Alpha Strategies
Jewher Ilham, Author and Civil Society Leader

This panel highlights the critical use of technology to further safeguard against unsafe products entering the U.S.

Speakers:
James W. McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Office of the Commissioner, CBP
Dan Solis, Assistant Commissioner for Import Operations, Office of Inspections and Investigations (OII), Office of Import Operations (OIO), FDA

A key focus of this administration is bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. Panelists will speak about various facets of this concept.

Speakers:
Ross Kennedy, Senior Advisor, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
Brian Riley, Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Guardian Bikes

This panel covers topics related to a strong manufacturing base and the interplay between tax and trade.

Speakers:
James W. McCament, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Office of the Commissioner, CBP
Derek Theurer, Counselor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury

CBP senior leaders will discuss their priorities that support CBP’s trade mission with a focus on securing America’s supply chains and economic security. 

Moderator:
Lisa Beth Brown, Acting Executive Director, OTR, CBP

Speakers:
Ntina K. Cooper, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services (ES), CBP
Casey O. Durst, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Operations Support (OS), CBP 
Diane J. Sabatino, Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations (OFO), CBP 
Susan S. Thomas, Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade (OT), CBP

Learn the role that effective bonded facility management plays in supporting the Nation’s economic security. Discussion of regulations and requirements and opportunities for full supply chain traceability.

Moderator:  
Raymond Irizarry, Assistant Director of Field Operations, Trade Operations, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Jonathan Culp, Branch Chief, Cargo Security and Control, OFO, CBP 
Andrew Renna, Acting Assistant Director, Field Operations, OFO, CBP

Many issues encountered can have an impact on the flow of cargo.  CBP will discuss their actions and collaboration within CBP and with the trade of what occurs during business resumption discussions.  From cyber-security, to system outages, to natural disasters, business resumption is a key area of preparedness to facilitate international trade when facing incidents or situations.

Moderator:
Timothy Lacasse, Assistant Director, Trade, Boston Field Office, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Brian Barber, Vice President, U.S. Brokerage & Government Affairs, Willson International Inc.
Keith Cousins, Program Manager, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Shari McCann, Director, TPP, OT, CBP
Bradford Slutsky, Director, Cargo Security and Controls Division, OFO, CBP

This is an interactive listening session. Participants will have the opportunity to share feedback about operational opportunities and solutions to current challenges. The Executive Assistant Commissioners (EAC) look forward to hearing from the trade community and their response to the evolving trade and cargo landscape. CBP will be sharing updates on cargo and trade operations in the Office of Field Operations and the Office of Trade.

Moderators:
Carl Shane Campbell, Acting Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
Lisa Beth Brown, Acting Executive Director, OTR, CBP

Speakers:
Diane Sabatino, Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, OFO, CBP
Susan S. Thomas, Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, OT, CBP

This session is for newer CTPAT partners and companies interested in joining the program. The panel will provide guidance on developing written procedures, completing security profiles, preparing for a validation, and conducting a risk assessment. The CTPAT Trade Compliance program and its benefits will also be discussed.

Moderator:
Peter Touhy, Director, Miami CTPAT Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Juan Gallardo, Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Adam Gunion, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Melissa Schmuelling, Program Manager, Trade Compliance, CTPAT, OFO, CBP

This panel will provide an overview of minimum-security criteria (MSC) violations which led to seizures, suspensions, or removals as well as security best practices CTPAT partners have implemented to minimize supply chain security risks and address vulnerabilities in the supply chain.

Moderator:
Sharon Swiatek, Assistant Director Field Operations, Trade, Buffalo Field Office, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Fernando Gonzalez, Chief Operating Officer, PAM Transportation Services
Mark Isaacson, Director, Buffalo CTPAT Field Office, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Raymond Monzon, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP
Arnoud Wink, Border Control & Regulatory Affairs Manager, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

This panel will touch on the hot topic of fraud and theft in supply chains, include areas for broker awareness, as well as ideas to help mitigate present-day issues.  Panelists from various backgrounds including CBPs CTPAT, Office of Field Operations, and Office of Trade, and include a broker’s view, will offer their distinct perspectives.  The panel will discuss how to stay compliant within the regulations, CBPs efforts across different departments to provide trade guidance in order to be proactive and responsible broker in today’s environment.

Moderator:
Armando Taboada, Assistant Director, Trade, Laredo Field Office, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Kristi App, Chief Operations Officer, J.W. Allen & Company, Inc.
Marla Bianchetta, Program Manager, Trade Operations Division, OFO, CBP
Omar Qureshi, Trade Policy and Programs (TPP), OT, CBP
Michael Smith, Supervisory Supply Chain Security Specialist, CTPAT, OFO, CBP

This is an interactive listening session. You will first hear about CBP’s international engagement and operational efforts, as well as plans as we move towards the future. With the partnership between Office of International Affairs and Office of Field Operations International Operations Advisory Directorate, CBP’s diplomatic mission is advanced, and the zone of U.S. border security is extended across the globe. CBP is looking to hear your feedback in these areas as well.

Moderator:
Dennis McKenzie, Deputy Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
James Collins, Assistant Commissioner, INA, CBP
Donald Conroy, Executive Director, International Operations & Advisory Directorate, OFO, CBP

Demonstrate the value of CTPAT and calculating the ROI.  How to protect your investments into CTPAT MSC.

Moderator:
Dina Amato, Acting Deputy Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Jennifer Kissner, Chair, Board of Directors, SCAN Association
Erik Moncayo, International President, Business Alliance for Secure Commerce (BASC) Organization
Dan Purtell, Group Innovation Director, British Standards Institution (BSI)

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 panel will provide regulatory updates on electronic export manifest (EEM) requirements.  Additionally, there will be a discussion with industry participants with experience on how EEM streamlines and automates the export process.

Moderator:
John Nowak, Assistant Director Field Operations, Detroit Field Office, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Tina Lyons, Owner, Double River Forwarding LLC
Michael C. Mullen, Executive Director, Express Association of America
Thomas Pagano, Branch Chief, Cargo Security and Controls Division, CCS, OFO, CBP

Join us for an opportunity to hear directly from Partner Government Agencies (PGA’s) on how they support the “America First” trade policy in relation to shipments imported into the United States. Panelists will provide insights into the specific roles their agencies play, along with the enforcement and collaborative efforts undertaken to enhance national security and safeguard domestic industry.

Moderator:
Michelle Stover, Assistant Director, Field Operations (Trade), Baltimore Field Office, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Jacob McDowell, National Policy Manager, APHIS
Dan Solis, Assistant Commissioner for Import Operations, OII, OIO, FDA

The agriculture sector underpins all aspects of U.S. national security interests and economic resilience.  The success of the agriculture sector relies on the interconnectedness of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and trade stakeholders.   Join representatives of CBP Agriculture Programs and Trade Liaison (APTL), the Agriculture and Prepared Products Center for Excellence and Expertise (CEE), and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for an executive listening session that focuses on the agriculture safeguarding continuum.

Moderators:
Dennis McKenzie, Deputy Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Jon Daniels, Assistant Director, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Suzette P. Kelly, Acting Executive Director, Agriculture Programs and Trade Liaison, OFO, CBP
Kristina Nelson, Assistant Center Director, Agriculture & Prepared Products Center of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP

In this panel, subject matter experts from U.S. Customs and Border Protection will discuss the evolution of forced labor enforcement over the last few years, and the latest policy updates and operational changes, as they relate to combating the importation of goods produced with forced labor.

Moderator:
Christopher E. Yonkman, Assistant Director of Field Operations, Trade Division, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
David M. Hampton, Deputy Executive Director, Trade Remedy Law Enforcement Directorate, OT, CBP
Christina M. Laurin, Branch Chief, Trade Operations Division, OFO, CBP

This panel will provide insight on how nefarious shippers are attempting to exploit the De Minimis administrative exemption and how knowledge of your partners is critical to securing the cargo supply chain. It will provide insights into the most recent developments in the de minimis landscape, and guidance from CBP and USPS officials on what to look for, trends, methods, routes, and how the trade community can be vigilant in the challenges associated with de minimis and e-commerce as a whole within their organizations.

Moderator:
Melvin Moreland, Center Director, Consumer Products and Mass Merchandising, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Anthony Acrey, (A) Assistant Director, De Minimis Coordination Cell (DC2), OFO, CBP
Christopher Mabelitini, Director, Intellectual Property Rights & E- Commerce Division, OT, CBP
Joseph Martella, Director, Manifest and Conveyance Security Division, OFO, CBP
Robert Raines, Vice President and Managing Director, International Business, U.S. Postal Service

This interactive session provides an overview of how CBP develops and disseminates guidance to the public through policy and regulations to promote national security. Discussions will include recent developments and what is on the regulatory horizon.

Moderators:
Lisa Beth Brown, Acting Executive Director, OTR, CBP
Laurie Dempsey, Acting Deputy Executive Director, OTR, CBP

Speakers:
Brandon Lord, Executive Director, Trade Policy and Program Directorate, OT, CBP
Emily Simon, Deputy Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, OT, CBP

This panel delves into CBP's ongoing efforts to optimize the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and integrate emerging technologies to capabilities to meet the demands of a complex global trade landscape. The panelists will discuss advancements in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and automation that are improving risk assessment, reducing processing times, and enhancing compliance.  Discover how these innovations are shaping the future of trade and what businesses need to know to stay ahead.

Moderator:
Thomas J. Mills, Executive Director, Cargo Systems Program Directorate, Office of Information and Technology (OIT), CBP

Speakers:
Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, OIT, CBP
Larry (Dave) Fluty, Assistant Commissioner, Laboratories and Scientific Services, OS, CBP

Trade Enforcement is an essential component of the America First Trade Policy.  This panel will discuss CBP’s trade enforcement strategy, the consequences for noncompliance, and relationship building at the local level for greater information sharing and improved compliance.

Moderator:
Christopher Yonkman, Assistant Director Field Operations, Trade, OFO, CBP

Speakers:
Joseph Coulter, Assistant Port Director, Trade Operations, OFO, CBP
Virginia McPherson, Civil Enforcement Division Director, OT, CBP
Lisa Santana Fox, Director, Fines, Penalties and Forfeitures Division, CCS, OFO, CBP
Judy Staudt, Acting Center Director Automotive & Aerospace Center of Excellence and Expertise, OFO, CBP

The Air Cargo Security listening session will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to engage with CBP to learn how to strengthen enforcement of Air Cargo security and supply chain resilience. 

Moderator:
Keith Fleming, Director Container Security Initiative, CSI Division, OFO, CBP

Speakers:  
Carl Shane Campbell, Acting Executive Director, CCS, OFO, CBP
John Jurgutis, Assistant Director, Cargo Division, OFO, CBP
Joseph Martella, Director, Manifest and Conveyance Security Division, OFO, CBP