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2 WELCOME SPONSORS Announcing the NAFTZ s 29th Annual Spring Seminar NAFTZ members will be gathering in downtown Tampa, Florida on May for three days of learning and sharing. This year s seminar, FTZs: Competitiveness & Compliance in Global Trade, will equip operator/users and grantees to expand production and exports and attract investment through the FTZ program. The program will include key officials from Tampa and Washington, D.C., including Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary of the FTZ Board, and Paul Anderson, the Tampa Port Director. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS & Tampa Bay Partners With new, streamlined regulations and the Alternative Site Framework now firmly embedded, the FTZ program is becoming more accessible than ever for U.S.-based companies. At this critical juncture for the program, the 2015 Spring Seminar will be the place for comparing best practices and learning of new developments at CBP and the FTZ Board. New to this year s program is an Advanced Track that will drill more deeply into specialized topics. The Tuesday track will cover Limiting Exposure: How and When to File Prior Disclosures & Responses to Liquidated Damage Cases, Zone-to-Zone Transfers, and Advanced Benefits: FTZ Scrap, Waste and Destruction. General Session discussions will include 3PLs are Using FTZs More Find Out Why and Making Sense of FTZs: Dollars and Cents. Specialty tracks for operator/users will explore such topics as Day to Day Automation Issues ACE Initiatives and the e214 Handbook and FTZ Scope of Production Authority: The Ins & Outs. The grantee track will feature New Tools to Create an FTZ Cost-Benefit Analysis. And a 1.5 day Fundamentals of FTZs track will feature presentations by Accredited Zone Specialists for those new to the program. FTZ & GTM Software We look forward to seeing you in Tampa for a great time of education, networking, and fun! 1 Program Sponsor Port of Houston Authority 2

3 SEMINAR DETAILS PROGRAM SUN/MON RECEIVE CREDIT SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015 All those attending the Annual Spring Seminar, respond with your CCS/ CES # (if applicable) to the follow up sent 2-3 days after the event to request your credits. You are eligible for a total of 13 CPE and/or 12 CCS/CES credits by attending this seminar. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception SPECIAL EVENTS Attendees are welcome to attend the opening reception Sunday evening and the special reception Monday evening. Both receptions are included in the registration fee. RSVPs will be required for the Monday reception and are due by April 16 through the online registration form. If you wish to bring a guest (not attending the conference), the fee for Sunday s opening reception is $50 and Monday s Reception cost is TBD. To register guests for either reception, please Victoria Cartwright at vcartwright@naftz.org. MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 GENERAL SESSION 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast 7:55 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Opening Remarks Speaker Mayor Bob Buckhorn, City of Tampa 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. FTZ Board Update with Andrew McGilvray Speaker Andrew McGilvray, U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board Moderator Jan Frantz, BC/CAL/KAL Inland Port Development 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. CBP Update Speakers Melissa Irmen, Integration Point James Swanson, CBP Moderator Linda King, Miller & Company, P.C. 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break Sponsor Integration Point 3 P rogram S ponsor P o r t of H ou st on A u t h or it y (i)=invited 4

4 PROGRAM MONDAY MAY 18 OPERATOR/USER TRACK Moderator David Ostheimer, Lamb & Lerch 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Day to Day Automation Issues ACE Initiatives & the e214 Handbook Speakers Polia Quinn, The Rockefeller Group Liz Connell, Integration Point Define 214 Handbook & what s acceptable by customs Differentiate between direct & non-direct delivery Identify future ACE initiatives that could impact FTZ operators over the next two years while ACE is being tested & deployed. 11:35 a.m. 12:35 p.m. 3PLs are Using FTZs More Find Out Why Speaker Bill Fisher, FTZ Networks, Inc. Moderator Julie Brown, Georgia Foreign Trade Zone, Inc. Define how marketing & operations of 3PL warehousing company can use its FTZ status as a sell point Identify how to find potential customers 12:40 p.m. 2:10 p.m. KEYNOTE LUNCHEON Inbounding Your Zone Cargo Speaker Paul Anderson, Port Director, Tampa Moderator Dan Griswold, NAFTZ Define the ongoing efforts to increase trade & the expected benefits from the Panama Canal expansion Address the shift in trade routes & expected benefits after completion of the expansion project & the Free Zone in Panama Sponsor FTZ No (i)=invited Program Sponsor Port of Houston Authority OPERATOR/USER TRACK (CONT.) 2:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Inbounding Your Zone Cargo Speakers Mike Young, OOCL (USA) Inc. Moderator Trey Boring, IMS Worldwide (Houston), Inc. Define BOL, Commercial Invoice, IT, & PTT Identify information requirements & resources available Determine how to leverage software assets in the inbound zone process 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break Sponsor Integration Point 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION: FTZ Scope of Production Authority: The Ins & Outs Speakers Diane Finver, FTZ Board Rebecca Williams, The Rockefeller Group Moderator David Ostheimer, Lamb & Lerch Define production authority & when to update scope Determine if your firm needs production authority Provide industry examples & compliance strategies 4:35 p.m. 5:35 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Making Sense of the FTZs Dollars & Cents Speakers Curtis Spencer, IMS Worldwide (Houston), Inc. Michael D Aoust, PointTrade Services, Inc. Moderator Shane Williams, POHA Define FTZs benefits for companies considering the program, including financial & logistical benefits Identify how to sell the key matrix for companies to qualify 5:40 p.m. 6:10 p.m. Operator/User Roundtable Moderator Lesley Couch, Indigo Trade Solutions 6:10 p.m. 6:40 p.m. Joint Roundtable 6:40 p.m. 9:40 p.m. Reception Sponsor FTZ No. 79 & Tampa Bay Partners (i)=invited 6

5 PROGRAM MONDAY MAY 18 GRANTEE/MARKETING TRACK AM Moderator Sonya Lopez-Sosa, Port of Corpus Christi Authority 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Case Studies: Targeted Marketing for Your FTZ Project Speakers Sean Lydon, ISCM, Inc. Angie Atwood, Columbus Regional Airport Authority Define the A to Z steps of an FTZ project Determine how to locate companies that may or should be interested in your FTZ project Demonstrate how to identify benefits to clients Recognize limitations to certain methods Identify next steps in the marketing of your FTZ program 11:35 a.m. 12:35 p.m. New Tools to Create an FTZ Cost-Benefit Analysis Speakers Torrey Chambliss, Tampa Port Authority Nancy Chilander, Catalin Pharma Provide an overview of HTSUS Identify the steps to take to look up a duty rate using HTSUS Determine how to apply duty rates to estimate savings 12:40 p.m. 2:10 p.m. KEYNOTE LUNCHEON Inbounding Your Zone Cargo Speaker Paul Anderson, Port Director, Tampa Moderator Dan Griswold, NAFTZ Define the ongoing efforts to increase trade & the expected benefits from the Panama Canal expansion Address the shift in trade routes & expected benefits after completion of the expansion project & the Free Zone in Panama Sponsor FTZ No (i)=invited Program Sponsor Port of Houston Authority GRANTEE/MARKETING TRACK (CONT.) 2:15 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Resurgence of U.S. Manufacturing Creates Inverted Tariff Opportunities Speaker Diana Urelius, Mitsubishi Forklift Moderator Shane Williams, POHA Define inverted tariffs in the manufacturing process Identify & prioritize companies by potential savings 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break Sponsor Integration Point 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION: FTZ Scope of Production Authority: The Ins & Outs Speakers Diane Finver, FTZ Board Rebecca Williams, The Rockefeller Group Moderator Julie Brown, Georgia Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc. Define production authority & when to update scope Determine if your firm needs production authority Provide industry examples & compliance strategies 4:35 p.m. 5:35 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Making Sense of the FTZs Dollars & Cents Speakers Curtis Spencer, IMS Worldwide (Houston), Inc. Michael D Aoust, PointTrade Services, Inc Moderator Shane Williams, POHA Define FTZs benefits for companies considering the program, including financial & logistical benefits Identify how to sell the key matrix for companies to qualify 5:40 p.m. 6:10 p.m. Grantee Roundtable Moderator Angie Atwood, Columbus Regional Airport Authority 6:10 p.m. 6:40 p.m. Joint Roundtable 6:40 p.m. 9:40 p.m. Reception Sponsor FTZ No. 79 & Tampa Bay Partners (i)=invited 8

6 PROGRAM MONDAY PROGRAM MON/TUES FUNDAMENTALS OF FTZS TRACK Moderator Ray Shaw, Ryan 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. FTZ Overview: Benefits & Regulatory & Statutory Requirements Speaker Lewis Leibowitz Identify benefits & review the regulatory process 11:35 a.m. 12:35 p.m. FTZ Application & Activation Processes Speaker Cornelia Steinert, Canon Virginia, Inc. Moderator Ray Shaw, Ryan Identify the preparation outline Transmission of application & authority Requirements, procedures & background check 12:40 p.m. 2:10 p.m. KEYNOTE LUNCHEON Inbounding Your Zone Cargo Speaker Paul Anderson, Port Director, Tampa Moderator Dan Griswold, NAFTZ Define the ongoing efforts to increase trade & the expected benefits from the Panama Canal expansion Address the shift in trade routes & expected benefits after completion of the expansion project & the Free Zone in Panama Sponsor FTZ No. 79 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Inventory Control & Recordkeeping Systems Speaker Ken Carlstedt, Momentive Moderator Jose Quinonez, City of El Paso/El Paso International Airport Determine requirements & removal processes Identify audit & implementation process 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break Sponsor Integration Point FUNDAMENTALS OF FTZS TRACK (CONT.) 3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION: FTZ Scope of Production Authority: The Ins & Outs Speakers Diane Finver, FTZ Board Rebecca Williams, The Rockefeller Group Moderator Julie Brown, Georgia Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc. Define production authority & when to update scope Determine if your firm needs production authority Provide industry examples & compliance strategies 4:35 p.m. 5:35 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Making Sense of the FTZs Dollars & Cents Speakers Curtis Spencer, IMS Worldwide (Houston), Inc. Michael D Aoust, PointTrade Services, Inc Moderator Shane Williams, POHA Define FTZs benefits for companies considering the program, including financial & logistical benefits Identify how to sell the key matrix for companies to qualify 6:40 p.m. 9:40 p.m. Reception Sponsor FTZ No. 79 & Tampa Bay Partners TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2014 GENERAL SESSION 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Networking Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Opening Remarks Speaker Dan Griswold, NAFTZ 8:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. General Session Speaker Bill Johnson, Secretary of Commerce, FL (i) Moderator Dan Griswold, NAFTZ 9 Program Sponsor Port of Houston Authority (i)=invited 10

7 PROGRAM TUESDAY MAY 19 OPERATOR/USER TRACK AM Moderator Jill James, John S. James Co. 9:05 a.m. 10:05 a.m. North American Trusted Trader Programs Speakers Michael Leightman, Ernst & Young, LLP Ken Carlstedt, Momentive Define the programs & anticipated developments Identify ways the U.S. works with other global programs Review company & service provider perspectives 10:05 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Refreshment Break Sponsor City of El Paso/El Paso International Airport 10:20 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Conducting an Internal Site Compliance Review Speakers Cornelia Steinert, Canon Virginia, Inc. Lesley Couch, Indigo Trade Solutions Provide a framework for operators to use for internal reviews Define operator legal obligations Identify ways to overcome challenges 11:25 a.m. 12:25 p.m. Tools for Addressing Customs Issues Speaker Dom Gambardella, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP Identify available resources for assistance Determine how best to use search tools & sites 12:25 p.m. Adjourn ADVANCED TRACK AM Moderator Eva Tomlinson, Zone Solutions, LLC 9:05 a.m. 10:05 a.m. Limiting Exposure: How & When to File Prior Disclosures & Responses to Liquidated Damage Cases Speakers Shannon Fura, Page Fura, P.C. David Murphy, Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP Define FTZ exposure Identify steps to mitigate Address how & when to file a prior disclosure 10:05 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Refreshment Break Sponsor City of El Paso/El Paso International Airport 10:20 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Zone to Zone Transfers Speakers TBD Explore beyond the theoretical to the practical use Provide real life experiences in day to day operations Differentiate between intra vs. inter-port perspectives 11:25 a.m. 12:25 p.m. Advanced Benefits: Scrap, Waste & Destruction Speaker Marshall Miller, Miller & Company, P.C. Define waste, scrap, by-products & destruction Identify the regulatory handling & reporting requirements Recognize the operational impact Determine relevant guidance & rulings from CBP 12:25 p.m. Adjourn 11 Program Sponsor Port of Houston Authority 12

8 PROGRAM TUESDAY HOTEL INFORMATION FUNDAMENTALS OF FTZS TRACK AM Moderator Charles Daniels, Fortessa Tableware Solutions, LLC. 9:05 a.m. 10:05 a.m. Merchandise Handling & Zone Status Speaker Frankie Bryson, Nissan North America Identify storage, removal, & destruction rules Determine necessary authorization required HILTON TAMPA DOWNTOWN 211 North Tampa Street Tampa, FL :05 a.m. 10:20 a.m. Refreshment Break Sponsor City of El Paso/El Paso International Airport 10:20 a.m. 11:20 a.m. FTZ Admissions & Transfer of Merchandise from Zone Speaker Jose Quinonez, City of El Paso/El Paso International Airport Identify proper documentation Determine delivery type & authorization requirements 11:25 a.m. 12:25 p.m. Periodic Reporting, Recordkeeping, Audit- Inspection Process & Enforcement Speaker Amie Ahanchian, KMPG, LLP Identify discrepancies Define HMF Review reporting responsibilities 12:25 p.m. Adjourn SESSION/EVENT LOCATIONS Registration Atrium Foyer Grantee Track Bayshore 5 Breaks Atrium Foyer Tues. Oper/User Track Bayshore 5 Sun. Reception Esplanade Stes Tues. Advanced Track Bayshore 2-3 General Session Bayshore 2-3 Breakfast Galleria B Mon. Oper/User Track Bayshore 2-3 Lunch Bayshore 1 Fundamentals Track Bayshore 6 13 (i)=invited Program Sponsor Port of Houston Authority 14

9 UPCOMING EVENTS SEMINARS & CONFERENCES ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION September 27-30, 2015 Loews Hollywood Hotel Los Angeles, CA FUNDAMENTALS OF FTZS January 10-11, 2016 The Queen Mary Long Beach, CA LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY SEMINAR February 9, 2016 Loews Madison Hotel Washington, DC ANNUAL SPRING SEMINAR May 22-24, 2016 Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville, TN ONLINE EDUCATION NAFTZ members can attend monthly ZoneCasts for free, while others may join for a small fee. Please send any future topic suggestions to Victoria Cartwright at vcartwright@naftz.org. Please visit for details on upcoming NAFTZ meetings.