Trade Summit of the Americas

february 23-24, 2022
portmiami

agenda

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?

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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

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Become more resilient in your business

Learn about trade infrastructure updates, including route changes, port improvements, and other key factors to efficient supply chains

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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

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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

Register

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.