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CSMS # 55222607 - 2023 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit – April 17-19

2023 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security (TFCS) Summit

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

450 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210

April 17-19

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host the 2023 TFCS Summit on April 17-19 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport and virtually via webcast. Sessions will include discussions highlighting the latest requirement updates and best practices for navigating today’s complex supply chain challenges.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
To register click Register Now.

(Registration will close Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time)

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• The registration fee is $320.00 U.S. dollars for in-person (non-government) attendees. Registration must be completed online, and payment must be made by credit card. Registrations will be confirmed and processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • The registration fee includes beverages and light refreshments during the breaks and lunch for all three days.
• Federal government employees will be complimentary.
  • All Title 5 Executive Agency employees must follow travel and relocation policies, including those on temporary duty travel allowances. See Federal Travel Regulations, 41 C.F.R. §§ 301-11.18, 301-74.21 (41 C.F.R. §§ 301-11.18, 301-74.21).  Employees eligible to receive per diem expenses must adjust their Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance to account for meals furnished by CBP. 
• Requests for special needs should be addressed to TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov.
• You will be able to request a vegetarian/vegan meal during online registration. Kosher meals will not be available.
• Members of the press interested in covering the event should contact the CBP Office of Public Affairs at cbpmediarelations@cbp.dhs.gov.

WEBCAST REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• The registration fee is $24.00 U.S. dollars for virtual (non-government) attendees. Registration must be completed online, and payment must be made by credit card. Registrations will be confirmed and processed on a first-come first-served basis.
• Federal government employees will be complimentary. Complimentary registrations for federal government employees are limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Federal government employee participation must be approved by your immediate supervisor.
• Embassy employees will be complimentary when attending virtually only, due to limited space.
• Virtual registrants will receive an access link for the webcast by Friday, April 14 to view the General Sessions, Breakout Sessions, and Keynote Luncheons for April 17-19. Exhibits and workshops will not be webcasted.

Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel your registration with a refund, we must receive your request at TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov on or before Friday, March 24.  No exceptions will be made. Refunds take approximately 1-3 weeks to be fully processed. If you wish to cancel or transfer your registration with no refund, notify TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov on or before Thursday, April 6. Please include your full name and confirmation number and we will process your request.  Registration transfers must be in writing and include the full name of the registered attendee, confirmation number, and new attendee’s full name and email address.

LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

CBP has confirmed a limited hotel room block for attendees and is available on a first-come first-served basis.  All arrangements and expenses for lodging are the responsibility of the attendee.

Non-government registrants will receive the non-government room block link in their confirmation email. Government registrants will receive the government room block link from TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov.

• Hotel & Event Venue: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. 450 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
• Guest Room Wi-Fi: Click here to sign up for Select Guest to receive free in-room Wi-Fi.
• Parking: The South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center is attached to the Omni Boston hotel. For parking rates, click here.
• Nearest Airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – 2.8 miles
• Nearest Train: South Station, click here.
  • 10-minute walk to the hotel via Summer Street or
  • 4-minute connection to the Silver line from South Station and get off World Trade Center stop (2 stops).
• Things to Do in Boston: Click here.

GLOBAL ENTRY: Interviews hosted by CBP for Global Entry will be conducted on a first-come-first-served basis by appointment only for applicants already in conditional status. You will have an opportunity to request an appointment during event registration. Cancelled event registrations will void your Global Entry appointment.

EXHIBITS:  Federal agencies interested in hosting an exhibit should contact TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov.

AGENDA TOPICS:  Dates, times, descriptions, and speaker information are forthcoming.

• 21st Century Customs Framework (21CCF)
• Broker Modernization
• Business Partner Screening
• Cargo and Conveyance Security Leadership Panel
• Cargo Operations Modernization
• CBP Leadership Townhall
• De Minimis Challenges and Solutions
• E-Commerce
• Forced Labor
• Green Trade and Natural Resources Enforcement
• Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement and Compliance
• International Panel: Foreign Electronic Cargo Data Exchange Program
• Inter-Agency Innovation/Global Business Identifier (GBI)
• Modernized Technology, Supply Chain Resiliency and Cybersecurity
• Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) Data Exchange & MRA Process
• Planning for a Validation (Visit or Virtual)
• Recent Smuggling Trends & Case Studies
• U.S. Trade is National Security: DHS’ Role in the U.S. Trade Intelligence Mission

CERTIFIED CUSTOMS SPECIALIST (CCS) CREDITS

Each session qualifies for Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and Certified Export Specialist (CES) credits. CBP will provide an event attendance confirmation letter containing instructions for requesting the credits to all confirmed attendees, post-event.

ONSITE PHOTOGRAPHY

CBP will have photographs taken throughout the Summit and use them as official CBP photos on CBP.gov. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to CBP, by virtue of attendance, all Summit visitors agree to the use of their likeness in such materials.

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For questions, please email TFCSSummit@cbp.dhs.gov.