U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host two C-TPAT seminars this year. Registration is free, but only C-TPAT certified or validated companies may attend and attendance is limited to two employees. At least one person registering to attend must be a designated point of contact listed in the company’s C-TPAT Portal account. Attendance in San Diego will be limited to 1,200 people and the seminar in New Orleans will be limited to 600 attendees.
The agenda for both seminars will focus on facing the challenges of balancing security needs and economic efficiency in today’s environment. The seminars will include program updates, joint CBP/Trade presentations, panel discussions, and workshops.
The dates and locations are:
March 29-31, 2011
San Diego, California
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
One Market Place
San Diego, California, 92101
One Market Place
San Diego, California, 92101
June 8-9, 2011
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Registration for both conferences will be conducted on-line beginning January 5, 2011. Registration will open at 12:00 Noon EST (9:00 AM PST). Each company will be required to pick one seminar only for two participants.
You must have your C-TPAT account number to register. If you do not have it immediately available, you will not be able to register in a timely manner! Attendees will be selected based on certified membership status and on a first come first served basis. Tier 3 members will be given preference for the event they choose.
Click HERE to visit the CBP website for additional information.
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