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Conference Program

SUNDAY: NOVEMBER 13, 2016 - Doubletree Airport Hotel

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception – Hotel Pool Side

DAY 1: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 - MACC -Miami Airport Convention Center – East Hall

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast & Welcome Remarks – East Hall

Welcome Remarks Mrs. Lourdes Leon, Co-Chair Conference of the Americas

Mr. Lenny Feldman, Co-Chair Conference of the Americas

Ms. Hilda Rodriguez, FCBF President

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Plenary Panel I: Moderator: Mr. Gilbert Lee Sandler, President, Sandler Travis & Rosenberg

The FMC and TSA- Two Regulatory Agencies – One Approach to Compliance? Whether you move cargo by ocean, air or land, FMC and TSA requirements impact your transaction in a profound way. Top executives

from these agencies and from shipping lines will provide their insights on the latest regulatory issues and trends and how to most effectively

address them.

Panelists:

Mr. Daniel B. Maffei, Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission (C)

Mr. Thomas Friedman, Manager, Surface Air Cargo, Industry Engagement, Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement,

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Safety Administration (C)

Ms. Romaine Seguin, President, UPS International, Inc. The Americas Region (C)

Mr. Steve Irick, V.P. and General Counsel, Seaboard Marine (C)

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Plenary Panel II: Moderator: Ms. Amy Magnus, Vice President, NCBFAA (National Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association

of America, Inc.)

Customs Brokerage & Freight Forwarding in the Americas – The Role of Automation & Partnership Programs As the U.S. and its trade partners adopt a single window system and strengthen C-TPAT/AEO as well as compliance partnership programs,

there are increased expectations for brokers and forwarders to deliver efficiencies for their clients. In this session, the leaders of brokerage

and forwarding associations throughout the Hemisphere compare their experiences in this new era.

Panelists:

Mr. Victor Gamas, Past Chairman, CAAAREM, A.A (Mexican Customs Brokers Association) (C)

Ms. Kim Campbell, Immediate Past Chair, CSCB (Canadian Society of Customs Brokers) (C)

Mr. Alfonso Rojas, President, ASAPRA (Association of Professional Customs Brokers of the Americas) (C)

Mr. Galo Molina Aguilar, President Planet Cargo Group and President ALACAT (Ecuador) (C)

(C) Confirmed (I) Invited


11:00 a.m. EXHIBITORS HALL OPENS

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE NETWORKING - (Exhibitors Hall)

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. LUNCHEON KEYNOTE

New Leadership New trade Policies for the Americas Description: Now that the contentious election year has ended a new Administration is in formation that will bring with it a different

approach to Hemispheric trade.

Speaker:

Ms. Sushan Demirjian, Assistant Deputy USTR for Market Access and Industrial Competitiveness, Office of the

U.S. Trade Representative (C)

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK - (Exhibitors Hall)

BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Concurrent sessions- MACC 2ND floor -Tracks – (Compliance 1 & Movement 2) Session 1 - 2:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.

TRACK 1

Export Compliance & Triangular Trade - Dealing Effectively with Routed Transactions & Foreign Parties At the crossroads of the Americas, transshipment is a matter of necessity for multinationals and smaller entities alike. Government officials

and practitioners detail the pitfalls and benefits of conducting such transactions and how to maintain export compliance throughout the

process.

Panelists:

Ms. Paulette Kolba, Manager, Export Compliance, DSV Air and Sea Inc. (C)

Ms. Julie Parks, Director, Global Trade Organization, Raytheon Company (C)

Mr. Gerard J. Horner, Director, Office of Technology Evaluation, Bureau of Industry and Security (C)

Ms. Dale C. Kelly, Chief, International Trade Management Division, United States Census Bureau (C)

TRACK 2

ACE & PGA’s Now that the Deadlines Are Here! After years in the making, ACE has become the system of record for both brokers and forwarders. What has worked and what still needs

tweaking? What is the next order of business and how should companies prepare?

Panelists:

Ms. Josephine Baiamonte, Director, Business Transformation Div., ACE Business Office, U.S. Office of Trade, Customs and

Border Protection (C)

Mr. John Verbeten, Branch Chief, Program Development & Implementation Branch, Division of Import Operations, U.S. Food and

Drug Administration (C)

Ms. Fany Flores-Pastor, R&D Compliance and Systems, Descartes Editrade (C)

Ms. Sandra Langford-Coty, Director, Operational Development, A.N. Deringer (C)



BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Concurrent sessions- MACC 2ND floor -Tracks – (Compliance 1 & Movement 2) Session 2 - 3:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

TRACK 1 Communicating with & Challenging Customs Effectively You only get one chance to make a first impression – but what if you need to dispute a Customs decision? U.S. and foreign experts discuss

the best approaches in dealing with Customs in their country or region while keeping your company’s reputation intact.

Panelists:

Mr. David P. Sanders, Esq., Partner, Cassidy Levy Kent (USA) LLP (C)

Mr. Cesar Finotti, Vice President, South American Operations, Sandler Travis Trade Advisory Services (Brazil) (C)

Ms. Johanna Hill, Partner, CA Trade Consulting (El Salvador) (C)

TRACK 2

Picking & Choosing the Right Agent – What Type of Contract or Agreement really is Necessary? Selecting a reliable agent overseas can mean the difference between keeping or losing a key client. This session explores how to develop

and maintain your global network as well as the type of understanding you should establish to avoid surprises. Panelists:

Mr. Cameron W. Roberts, Partner, Robert & Kehagiaras, LLP (C)

Ms. Melzie Wilson, Vice President, Compliance, Mallory Alexander (C)

Mr. Sean Scarbrough, Executive Vice President, Taggart International (C)

Mr. Guillermo González Larsen, General Manager, Worldlink Cargo and President of FITAC (Colombia)(C)

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK - (Exhibitors Hall)

BREAKOUT SESSIONS: Concurrent sessions- MACC 2ND floor -Tracks – (Compliance 1 & Movement 2)

Session 3 - 4:30 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.

TRACK 1

The Broker & Forwarder as a Cost Savings Center – A Deep Dive into Drawback and Other Duty Savings Strategies It all comes down to cost, and as companies focus on the bottom line, they expect brokers and forwarders to advise them on the best

strategies to save money. Industry leaders will discuss how recent developments in duty refund programs like drawback as well as other

import/export programs for returned goods can be utilized to maximize savings for clients.

Panelists:

Ms. Dawn M. Olesky, Vice President, Drawback Operations, Sandler, Travis Trade Advisory Services (C)

Mr. Vincent Iacopella, V.P. Business Development, Janel Group, Inc. (C)

Mr. Walter Fong, Director Global Trade Compliance, Levi Strauss & Co. (C)

Mr. Adolfo A. Rudeke, General Manager, National Freight Services (Dominican Republic) (C)



Session 3 - 4:30 p.m. – 5:25 p.m.

TRACK 2

Air Cargo Initiatives: Regulatory Challenges & Opportunities As initiatives such as e-commerce, e-Air Waybill and e-freight grow so do opportunities for brokers and forwarders to facilitate the flow of

commercial transactions. Thought leaders discuss how automation in the air cargo industry is becoming prolific throughout the Hemisphere,

as well as the remaining challenges in addressing the movement of air cargo particularly in the e-commerce environment.

Panelists:

Ms. Elizabeth Merritt, Managing Director, Cargo Services, Airlines for America (C)

Ms. Cindy Allen, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, FedEx Trade Networks (C)

Mr. Jorge Guillermo Heinermann, Director, Transportes Universales (Argentina) (C)

Mr. Michael White, Assistant Director Air Cargo, Facilitation, Security & Standards, CNS/IATA (C)

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Speaker/Sponsor Reception – Private event by Invitation Only

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. NETWORKING - Exhibitor Hall floor

6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. NETWORKING RECEPTION - (East Hall-rear)

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Conference Dinner – “A Caribbean Get-away”

DAY 2: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 - MACC: -Miami Airport Convention Center – East Hall

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Networking Breakfast

Welcome Remarks

Mrs. Lourdes Leon, Co-Chair Conference of the Americas



8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Plenary Panel I: Moderator: Mr. John Abisch, Regional CEO, USA, the Caribbean and Central America, Ecu Worldwide Cargo Movement Initiatives Throughout the Hemisphere–What’s Moving, Where’s It Going & How’s it Getting There Air and sea port executives from throughout the Hemisphere provide their first hand observations as to cargo trends and opportunities. Is

the Panama Canal impacting trade as expected? What’s the latest with the perishables and pharmaceuticals initiatives in the region? Which

ports are seeing the biggest growth and why?

Panelists:

Mr. Juan M. Kuryla, Port Director & CEO, PortMiami (C)

Mr. Joseph Napoli, Chief of Staff, Miami –Dade Aviation Department (C)

Mr. Steven M. Cernak, Chief Executive Director, Port Everglades (C)

Mr. Rene Puche, President, Port of Barranquilla (Colombia) (C)

Mr. Juan Carlos Croston, VP Marketing & Corporate Affairs, Manzanillo International Terminal, (Panama) (C)


DAY 2: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 - MACC -Miami Airport Convention Center – East Hall

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Plenary Panel II: Moderator: Mr. Francisco “Frank” Santeiro, Managing Director Government Affairs, LACD, FedEx Express

Simplified Process & Trade Facilitation throughout the Hemisphere –The Effect of the TFA and of FTA’s on Brokers

& Forwarders

With a growing number of trade agreements in place throughout the region complemented by the recent WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

new doors are opening to markets as never seen before. Top thought leaders discuss what these agreements really mean for businesses and

particularly for brokers and forwarders who play the indispensable role in ensuring compliance alongside with facilitation.

Panelists:

Ms. Maria Louisa Boyce, Senior Advisor for Trade & Private Sector Engagement and Director Office of Trade Relations, U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (C)

Mr. Mario R. Palacios, Global Director, Import and Export Policy, Intel Corporation (C)

Mr. Hector X. Landeros, Executive Director, Tax-Global Trade, Ernst & Young, (Mexico) (C)

Ms. Patricia R. Francis, Chairman, Trade Facilitation Task Force, Government of Jamaica (C) Mr. Domenic J. Veneziano, FDA Regulatory and Strategic Consultant, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (C)

11:00 a.m. EXHIBITORS HALL OPENS

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE NETWORKING - (Exhibitors Hall)

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER(s)

The Changing Role of the Broker & Forwarder

Through the collaboration of the brokerage and forwarding industry with CBP, intermediaries are seeing their role change in a way that will

impact how they conduct business for years to come. Speakers from the trade and Government will discuss these initiatives and their effect

on all transacting parties both in the short and long term.

Speakers:

Ms. Brenda Smith, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (C)

Mr. Geoffrey C. Powell, President, C.H. Powell Company and President, NCBFAA (C)

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK- (Exhibitors Hall)



BREAKOUT SESSIONS: – Tracks -Compliance (1) & Movement (2)-(Concurrent sessions- MACC 2ND floor)

Session 1 - 2:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.

TRACK 1

Antidumping & Countervailing Duties – Best Practices to Avoid Enforcement With increased emphasis throughout the Hemisphere on trade remedies and evasion of such actions, what responsibility does the broker

or forwarder have to ensure parties comply with often challenging investigations and orders? Government officials and practitioners will

clarify how to monitor and, as necessary, address such potentially devastating situations to alleviate or mitigate the possible harm to an

importer or exporter.

Panelists:

Ms. Katherine Johnson, Senior Analyst, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations Group of Enforcement and

Compliance, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (C)

Mr. Brendan Quinn, Program Manager, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations Group of Enforcement and Compliance,

International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (C)

Ms. Lisa Gelsomino, President and CEO, Avalon Risk Management (C)

Mr. Juan David Barbosa, Director, International Trade Practice, Posse Herrera & Ruiz (Colombia) (C)

TRACK 2

A Hemispheric Approach to Carnets, Bonded Movements, Warehousing & FTZs Moving cargo throughout the Americas requires a keen understanding of the opportunities to utilize bonded movements as well as facilities

to lower costs while boosting efficiencies. These experienced practitioners will discuss how to utilize bonded movements, carnets, bonded

warehouses and foreign trade zones to optimize supply chain strategies.

Panelists:

Ms. Jill James, Chief Operating Office, John S. James Co. (C)

Ms. Heidi Bray, Customs Compliance Management, FCA US LLC (Chrysler Group, LLC) (C)

Ms. Amanda Barlow, Vice President, ATA Carnet, Roanoke Insurance Group Inc. (C)

BREAKOUT SESSIONS: – Tracks -Compliance (1) & Movement (2)-(Concurrent sessions- MACC 2ND floor)

Session 2 - 3:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

TRACK 1

Trade with Cuba – Do Recent Reforms Provide a Glimpse of the Future? While both the U.S. and Cuba gradually are enacting reforms to create a more open, trade-friendly environment many details still remain

uncertain and unclear. This session will provide an accurate and practical perspective on importing and exporting from those individuals

who have successfully conducted business in Cuba for years.

Panelists:

Dr. Jose Oro, President, OROMAX, LLC (Cuba) (C)

Mr. Jay S. Brickman, Vice President, Government Services, Crowley Liner Services (C)

Ms. Ambar Diaz, Esq., Cuban Embargo Relations Attorney, Juris Doctorate from University of Havana & University of Miami (C)



Session 2 - 3:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m.

TRACK 2

The Necessary Insurance and Terms & Conditions to Run an Efficient & Effective Business Surety agents and counsel discuss how to ensure sure you are covered for the more common claims and actions that can arise in the course

of doing business. Find out how to protect your business and yourself despite unexpected circumstances.

Panelists:

Mr. Grant E. Goldsmith, Vice President Business Development, Avalon Risk Management, Inc. (C)

Ms. Iliana Alvarez, Assistant Vice President, Roanoke Trade (C)

Mr. Bradford Boyd, President, Anova Marine Insurance (C)

Mr. Andrew Spector, Managing Partner, Spector Rubin P.A. (C)

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE NETWORKING & COFFEE BREAK – (Exhibitors Hall)

4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (East Hall)

Closing Remarks Mrs. Lourdes Leon, Co-Chair Conference of the Americas



5:30 p.m. EXHIBITOR HALL CLOSES


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