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
Jim Anzalone
President, Compliance Assurance
Dana Baiocco
Commissioner, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Robert Barcelo
Sr. Manager, Business Development, Port Everglades
Carl Bentzel
Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission
*invited
Philip Blumenthal
Chief Transformation Officer, ECU Worldwide
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
Member, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
Janet Fields
Director, Risk Management, John S. James
Rickey Fitzgerald
Manager, Freight and Multimodal Operations, FDOT
*invited
Manuel Garza
Director, CTPAT, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
*invited
Gary Goldfarb
Chief Strategy Officer, Interport Group of Companies
Susie Hoeger
Senior Director, Global Trade Compliance & Policy, Abbott
Amy Magnus
Director, Customs Affairs and Compliance, A.N. Deringer
Alix Miller
President and CEO, Florida Trucking Association
T. James Min II
Partner, LimNexus LLP
Javier Muñoz
Director, US Customs and Trade Compliance, Pricesmart
Peter Quinter, Esq.
Chair, US Customs and International Trade Law Group, GrayRobinson P.A.
Bill Ramia
VP, Customs Brokerage, Averitt Express
Jennifer Robertson-Ahrens
President, RFC Logistics
Gabriel Rodriguez, LCB, CCS
President, A Customs Brokerage
Michelle Schulz
Shareholder, Polsinelli
Brenda Smith
Global Director, Government Outreach, Expeditors
Louis Sola
Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission
Deborah Stern
Member, Import & Export Practice Group, Standler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
Miles Varghese
Founder & CEO, Cargologik
Kimberly Wakeman, LCB, CCS
Vice President, Regional Operations & Government Affairs, Avalon Risk Management
Omari S. Wooden
Assistant Division Chief, U.S. Census Bureau
Federico "Kiko" Zuniga
Executive Director, NCBFAA Educational Institute
the schedule
feb 23
8:00 am
Welcome + Keynote
9:00 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.
10:00 am
Panel: Trade Transparency – Decentralizing the Disruption
- Karyl Fowler, CEO, Transmute
- Donna Mullins, VP, Kale Info Solutions Inc. (USA)
- Gary Goldfarb, Chief Strategy Officer, Interport Logistics
11:00 am
Panel: Click + Ship – Digital Freight Forwarding
- Jesus David Rodriguez, Chief Strategy Officer + Co-Founder, Magaya
- Philip Blumenthal, Chief Transportation Officer, ECU Worldwide
- Miles Varghese, CEO + Co-Founder, Cargologik
- MODERATOR: Martyn Van Hoegen, Qwyk
12:00 pm
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., Member, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg
1:00 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?
2:00 pm
Panel: Detention, Demurrage & Drayage – Confronting Last Mile Challenges
- Alix Miller, PhD, President + CEO, Florida Trucking Association
- Rickey Fitzgerald, Manager, Freight and Multimodal Operations, FDOT
- Bill Ramia, VP, Customs Brokerage, Averitt Express
- Alex Thomson, Commercial Director, Florida International Terminal
- MODERATOR: Robert Barcelo, Cargo Development Manager, Port Everglades
3:00 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
- Peter Quinter, Esq., Shareholder, GrayRobinson, P.A.
- MODERATOR: Amy Magnus, Director of Customs Affairs + Compliance, A.N. Deringer
the sponsors
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