
february 23-24, 2022
portmiami
what is trade summit of the americas?
trade summit of the americas is a convening of the greatest minds in international trade.
We are reinvigorating the “trade conference,” with practical, actionable conversations and thoughtful presentations on not only the current state of affairs in international trade, but also pondering what the future might hold for our industry.
who will be there?
trade summit of the americas will convene hundreds of regulators, trade compliance professionals, service providers, and infrastructure players, both domestic and international, to evoke conversations around the most important issues for global trade.
Decision-makers and future creators alike will be joining us, either in-person in Miami, FL, or online in a virtual setting.

why attend trade summit of the americas?

Be at the forefront of trade policy
We’ll host conversations around the latest changes in international trade policy, as well as some of the changes we are anticipating in the near future
Become more resilient in your business
Learn about trade infrastructure updates, including route changes, port improvements, and other key factors to efficient supply chains
Connect with colleagues from around the globe
The Trade Summit of the Americas gathers top trade professionals from Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean
Get New Ideas
Our speakers will highlight what is to come in the future of international trade and how we can best prepare for it
what will we talk about?

trade policy
Hear from top trade professionals and regulators as they discuss top policy themes such as free trade, forced labor, ecommerce oversight, and the 21st century customs framework.

trade infrastructure
With cargo congestion and shortages dominating headlines over the past year, these conversations around nearshoring, trucking and equipment challenges, condensed routes, and more are sure to give you practical insights for planning your business strategy moving forward.

trade technology
We’ll talk with industry leaders to understand the practical side of cutting-edge technologies and how we can leverage tools like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to move goods safely and efficiently.
the speakers

John Abisch
VP, Global Supply Chain Solutions, Crowley

Alice Ancona
COO, World Trade Center Miami

Jim Anzalone
President, Compliance Assurance

Dana Baiocco
Commissioner, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Robert Barcelo
Sr. Manager, Business Development, Port Everglades

Philip Blumenthal
Chief Transformation Officer, ECU Worldwide

Denise Calle, Esq.
Benjamin England & Associates, LLC

Kim Campbell
President, mkmarin trade services

Felix Carver
Global Logistics Manager, World Central Kitchen

Megan Conyers
Executive Vice President, FCBF

Fermin Cuza
President, World BASC Organization

Jonathan Daniels
CEO and Port Director, Port Everglades

Ralph De La Rosa
President, Imperial Freight

Lenny Feldman
Senior Partner, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.

Janet Fields
Director, Risk Management, John S. James

Karyl Fowler
CEO, Transmute

Manuel Garza
Director, CTPAT, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Daniel Gazitua
Director, Global Logistics, Newtimes Group America Corp.

Gary Goldfarb
Chief Strategy Officer, Interport Group of Companies

Jose "JD" Gonzalez
Vice President, NCBFAA

Susie Hoeger
Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance & Policy, Abbott

Lourdes Leon
Founder, Atlantic Overseas Express

John Leonard
Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, CBP

Daniella Levine Cava
Mayor, Miami Dade County

Amy Magnus
Director, Customs Affairs and Compliance, A.N. Deringer

Manny Mencia
Principal, MAM International Consultants

Alix Miller
President and CEO, Florida Trucking Association

T. James Min II
Partner, LimNexus LLP

Javier Muñoz
Director, US Customs and Trade Compliance, Pricesmart

Bill Ramia
VP, Customs Brokerage, Averitt Express

Jennifer Robertson-Ahrens
President, RFC Logistics

Gabriel Rodriguez, LCB, CCS
President, A Customs Brokerage

Deborah Stern
Member, Import & Export Practice Group, Standler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.

Michelle Schulz
Shareholder, Polsinelli

Louis Sola
Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission

Tim Strauss
CEO, Amerijet

Federico "Kiko" Zuniga
Executive Director, NCBFAA Educational Institute

Martyn Verhaegen
CTO Digital Forwarding, Magaya Corp

Miles Varghese
Founder & CEO, Cargologik

TJ Villamil
SVP, International Trade + Development, Enterprise Florida

Kimberly Wakeman, LCB, CCS
Vice President, Regional Operations & Government Affairs, Avalon Risk Management
the schedule
feb 23
7:00 am
Registration + Breakfast
8:00 am
Welcome + Opening Remarks
- PortMiami Interim Director Hydi Webb
- Mayor Daniella Levine Cava
- MIA Director Ralph Cutié
8:45 am
Panel: Logistics Reality Check – Balancing Supply with Demand
Ocean carrier leadership share their perspective of the recent imbalance between carrier capacity and shipper loads impacting services and routes as well as what’s in store for the future.
9:30 am
Panel: Trade Transparency – Decentralizing the Disruption
- Karyl Fowler, CEO, Transmute
- Donna Mullins, VP, Kale Info Solutions Inc. (USA)
- Jose Luis Canavesi, Director, Veconinter
- Moderator: Pam Simon, Conference Chair, Connectiv
10:15 am
Coffee Break Sponsored by MIA
10:45 am
Panel: Click + Ship – Digital Freight Forwarding
International freight forwarding is digitizing at an accelerated rate. Hear how shippers are shopping online to book freight and the technology available to offer such services, and how traditional forwarders can take advantage of these trends.
- Jesus David Rodriguez, Chief Strategy Officer + Co-Founder, Magaya
- Philip Blumenthal, Chief Transportation Officer, ECU Worldwide
- Miles Varghese, CEO + Co-Founder, Cargologik
- Moderator: Martyn Verhaegen, CTO Digital Forwarding, Magaya
11:30 am
Conversation: Making the Case for Collaboration – Supply Chain Security & Compliance through Partnership Programs
- Manuel Garza, Director, CTPAT, CBP
- Fermin Cuza, President, World BASC Organization
- Moderator: Lenny Feldman, Esq., Senior Partner, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
1:15 pm
Panel: Crisis Logistics and Compliance – Expecting the Unexpected
The global pandemic has underscored the relevance of a scalable, malleable supply chain. What steps can your enterprise take today to accommodate the urgent needs of tomorrow’s next crisis?
- Tim Strauss, CEO, Amerijet
- Lourdes Leon, Founder, Atlantic Overseas Express
- Felix Carver, Director, Global Logistics, World Central Kitchen
- Moderator: Jennifer Robertson-Ahrens, President, RFC Logistics
2:00 pm
Panel: Detention, Demurrage & Drayage – Confronting Last Mile Challenges
- Alix Miller, PhD, President + CEO, Florida Trucking Association
- Bill Ramia, VP, Customs Brokerage, Averitt Express
- Alex Thomson, Commercial Director, Florida International Terminal
- Moderator: Robert Barcelo, Cargo Development Manager, Port Everglades
2:45 pm
Panel: The Power of Your People – Education and Resources for a Modern Team
- Kimberly Wakeman, VP, Regional Operations + Government Affairs, Avalon Risk Management
- Javier Muñoz, Director, US Customs + Trade Compliance, Pricesmart
- Federico “Kiko” Zuniga, Executive Director, NCBFAA Education Institute
- Jan Fields, CCS, CES, Director of Risk Management, John S. James
- Moderator: Megan Conyers, Executive Vice President, FCBF
4:00 pm
Panel: e-Commerce – Is Product Safety & Security Keeping Pace with the Cargo Flow?
- Dana Baiocco, Commissioner, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Susie Hoeger, Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance, Abbott Laboratories
- Denise Calle, Esq., Benjamin L. England & Associates, LLC
- Moderator: Amy Magnus, Director of Customs Affairs + Compliance, A.N. Deringer
feb 24
7:00 am
Registration + Breakfast
7:45 am
Opening Remarks
- TJ Villamil, SVP, International Trade + Development, Enterprise Florida
8:00 am
Conversation with the FMC: More than a Band-Aid: Solving Congestion for the Long Term
National Shipping Advisory Council Member and FCBF President Gabriel Rodriguez sits down with FMC Commissioner Louis Sola to discuss current initiatives and learn what the Commission has in store for the near future to help relieve congestion and anticipate increased cargo flows in the region.
9:00 am
Panel: Supply Chain Agility: Is Nearshoring the Answer?
- Jonathan Daniels, CEO + Port Director, Port Everglades
- Kim Campbell, Founder, mk marin group
- Manny Mencia, Principal, MAM International Consultants
- Moderator: Alice Ancona, COO, World Trade Center Miami
9:45 am
Panel: Heading Out: Addressing Export Compliance Before it’s too Late
- Joe Cortez, President, International Trade Advisors
- Michelle Shulz, Shareholder, Polsinelli, LLP
- Moderator: Jim Anzalone, Compliance Assurance LLC
10:15 am
Coffee Break
10:45 am
Panel: Customs Modernization: New Policies. New Laws. New Realities
- John Leonard, Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, CBP
- Cindy Allen, VP, Regulatory Affairs + Compliance, FedEx Trade Networks
- JD Gonzalez, Vice President, NCBFAA
- Moderator: Ralph De La Rosa, President, Imperial Freight Brokers
11:30 am
Panel: Forced Labor: You’re Only as Strong as your Weakest Link
Global traders must dig deep into their supply chain to ensure forced labor is not present. In this discussion, experts share what steps companies and their logistics partners are taking to avoid cargo delays and detentions to keep cargo moving.
- Mahmood Hassan, Assistant Director, National Threat Analysis – East, CBP
- Daniel Gazitua, LCB, Director, Global Logistics, Newtimes Group America Corp
- T. James Min II, Shareholder, LimNexus LLP
- Moderator: Deb Stern, Member, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
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