BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270502T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T121500 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2027 NAFTZ Spring Seminar DESCRIPTION:Spring Seminar 2027 AGENDA will be available in 2027For reference find 2026 Agenda here. Sessions at the seminar include speeches\, panel discussions\, and thought-provoking Q&A sessions with government officials and industry experts. New Z-Tech sessions on how technology\, technical expertise and techniques are shaping FTZ operations. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: (in-person attendance only)Once the agenda is finalized\, NAFTZ will go thru the application process to secure educational credit. \nFor reference 2026\, the event was approved for 7 CCS/CES/LCB credits and are hopeful to secure a similar setup in 2027 along with approval for Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) or Accredited Zone Specialist (AZS) certification renewal subject to NCBFAA/CBP/NAFTZ guidelines. NOTE regarding CCS/CES/LCB credits - per NEI Policy\, attendees should NOT detrimentally rely on the content of the activity for compliance\, auditing\, or other enforcement purposes based on the NEI's accreditation approval. Learn more about the value of each educational credit offered here.Learn more about AZS and CZS as well as LCB credit eligibility for attendance on their applicable websites. SPONSORSHIP Spring Seminar sponsorship is the ideal place to display your brand to the top FTZ Professionals. The NAFTZ team is happy to develop customized solutions for your brand - check out the standard sponsorship opportunities as a starting point or contact Victoria Cartwright vcartwright@naftz.org 703-309-6640 for more information about customized branding solutions to align with your goals. Sponsors may receive limited attendee information and/or the opportunity for one NAFTZ-approved pre-event communication\, subject to applicable privacy requirements\, attendee consent\, NAFTZ guidelines\, and event-specific approval. \nHOTEL RESERVATIONS (host meeting location for NAFTZ Spring Seminar 2027): Join NAFTZ in the heart of Downtown Chicago\, IL at The Palmer House Hilton 17 E. Monroe Street Chicago\, IL 60603) -- only steps away from dining\, restaurants\, museums\, and attractions. A reservation website will be available soon to request the NAFTZ rate of $269/night+TAX/service/local fees. All sleeping rooms shall be subject to an Early Departure Charge equal to one night's room rate\, plus applicable fees\, taxes and assessments. The room block will open shortly for reservations.A limited number of hotel rooms were reserved for the NAFTZ Spring Seminar pending availability. Any issues - contact Victoria Cartwright 703-309-6640 ASAP.As soon as the room block opens\, Reservations must be booked immediately for best available rate with the discount rate is based on availability. Be sure to reference the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) Spring Seminar to receive the discount rate and NAFTZ Conference exclusive perks. (2027 details will be provided soon -find highlights from Spring Seminar 2026 as follows - **For in-person registration\, click 'register' above pricing**The 2026 NAFTZ Spring Seminar returns with a focus on the practical realities shaping today's Foreign-Trade Zone environment and a forward look at what's next. Designed for operators\, users\, grantees\, and service providers alike\, Spring Seminar has long been the place where FTZ professionals come to deepen their understanding\, sharpen their skills\, and exchange real-world insights. This year's program builds on that foundation with a deliberate blend of hands-on learning and strategic perspective\, all in a setting that encourages meaningful connection and conversation.New this year\, Z-Tech sessions are woven into the Spring Seminar program\, examining how technology\, technical expertise\, and techniques are shaping trade compliance\, FTZ operations\, and global competitiveness. These sessions reflect the evolving demands placed on FTZ professionals where operational excellence\, regulatory fluency\, and smarter use of tools increasingly intersect. Set against the walkable waterfront backdrop\, the 2027 Spring Seminar offers an engaging\, focused environment to learn\, connect\, and prepare for what's ahead. Whether you're looking to strengthen your day-to-day operations\, support the future of the FTZ program\, or align your organization with the next phase of trade and compliance\, Spring Seminar is a must-attend event.\n\n2026 was the first time\, NAFTZ is offered livestream access to a limited agenda of select Spring Seminar sessions providing a new way to engage with critical FTZ content without travel.Through the Spring Seminar Livestream Access Pass\, participants can join most General Sessions and Z-Tech Sessions in real time\, with the ability to interact directly with attendees and to speakers through live Q&A\, chat\, and polling.Whether travel isn't possible or you're looking to expand participation within your organization\, livestream access delivers meaningful\, real-time engagement with the FTZ community.\n\nWhat's Included in the Livestream Access Pass:Livestream Access Pass registrants receive:Live online access to most General Sessions and all Z-Tech sessions\n\nReal-time interaction through moderated Q&A and chat\n\nEligibility to earn applicable CZS and AZS continuing education credits (only).Livestream access includes only sessions designated for livestream in the program agenda. Roundtable discussions\, networking events\, and certain in-person sessions remain exclusive to on-site attendees.ReferenceAny additional CCPA questions for California residents "right to know\," "right to delete\," "right to correct\," and "right to limit use" please contact info@naftz.org. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Spring Seminar 2027 AGENDA \;will be available in 2027

For reference find 2026 Agenda here. \;Sessions at the seminar include speeches\, panel discussions\, and thought-provoking Q&\;A sessions with government officials and industry experts. New Z-Tech sessions on how technology\, technical expertise and techniques are shaping FTZ operations.  \; \;

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:  \;(in-person attendance only)

Once the agenda is finalized\, NAFTZ will go thru the application process to secure educational credit. \;
For reference 2026\, the event was approved for 7 CCS/CES/LCB credits and are hopeful to secure a similar setup in 2027 along with approval for \;Certified Zone Specialist (CZS) or Accredited Zone Specialist (AZS) certification renewal \;subject to NCBFAA/CBP/NAFTZ guidelines. NOTE regarding CCS/CES/LCB credits - per NEI Policy\, attendees should NOT detrimentally rely on the content of the activity for compliance\, auditing\, or other enforcement purposes based on the NEI'\;s accreditation approval. Learn more about the \;value of each educational credit offered here.

Learn more about \;AZS \;and \;CZS \;as well as \;LCB \;credit eligibility for attendance on their applicable websites. \;

 \;  \;

SPONSORSHIP \;

Spring Seminar sponsorship is the ideal place to display your brand to the top FTZ Professionals. The NAFTZ team is happy to develop customized solutions for your brand - check out the standard sponsorship opportunities as a starting point or contact Victoria Cartwright vcartwright@naftz.org 703-309-6640 for more information about customized branding solutions to align with your goals. \;

Sponsors may receive limited attendee information and/or the opportunity for one NAFTZ-approved pre-event communication\, subject to applicable privacy requirements\, attendee consent\, NAFTZ guidelines\, and event-specific approval. \;


HOTEL RESERVATIONS (host meeting location for NAFTZ Spring Seminar 2027):  \;

Join NAFTZ in the heart of Downtown Chicago\, IL at The Palmer House Hilton 17 E. Monroe Street Chicago\, IL 60603) -- only steps away from dining\, restaurants\, museums\, and attractions. \;

A reservation website will be available soon to request the NAFTZ rate of $269/night+TAX/service/local fees. All sleeping rooms shall be subject to an Early Departure Charge equal to one night&rsquo\;s room rate\, plus applicable fees\, taxes and assessments.  \; The room block will open shortly for reservations.

A limited number of hotel rooms were reserved for the NAFTZ Spring Seminar pending availability.  \; Any issues  \;- contact Victoria Cartwright 703-309-6640 ASAP.

As soon as the room block opens\, Reservations must be booked immediately for best available rate with the discount rate is based on availability. Be sure to reference the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) Spring Seminar to receive the discount rate and NAFTZ Conference exclusive perks. \;

 \;

(2027 details will be provided soon -find highlights from Spring Seminar 2026 as follows - \;

**For in-person registration\, click '\;register'\; above pricing**

The 2026 NAFTZ Spring Seminar returns with a focus on the practical realities shaping today&rsquo\;s Foreign-Trade Zone environment&mdash\;and a forward look at what&rsquo\;s next. Designed for operators\, users\, grantees\, and service providers alike\, Spring Seminar has long been the place where FTZ professionals come to deepen their understanding\, sharpen their skills\, and exchange real-world insights. This year&rsquo\;s program builds on that foundation with a deliberate blend of hands-on learning and strategic perspective\, all in a setting that encourages meaningful connection and conversation.

New this year\, Z-Tech sessions are woven into the Spring Seminar program\, examining how technology\, technical expertise\, and techniques are shaping trade compliance\, FTZ operations\, and global competitiveness. These sessions reflect the evolving demands placed on FTZ professionals&mdash\;where operational excellence\, regulatory fluency\, and smarter use of tools increasingly intersect. \;

Set against the walkable waterfront backdrop\, the 2027 Spring Seminar offers an engaging\, focused environment to learn\, connect\, and prepare for what&rsquo\;s ahead. Whether you&rsquo\;re looking to strengthen your day-to-day operations\, support the future of the FTZ program\, or align your organization with the next phase of trade and compliance\, Spring Seminar is a must-attend event.



2026 was the first time\, NAFTZ is offered livestream access to a limited agenda of \;select Spring Seminar sessions&mdash\;providing a new way to engage with critical FTZ content without travel.

Through the Spring Seminar \;Livestream Access Pass\, participants can join most General Sessions and Z-Tech Sessions in real time\, with the ability to interact directly with attendees and to speakers through live Q&\;A\, chat\, and polling.

Whether travel isn&rsquo\;t possible or you&rsquo\;re looking to expand participation within your organization\, livestream access delivers meaningful\, real-time engagement with the FTZ community.

What&rsquo\;s Included in the Livestream Access Pass:

Livestream Access Pass registrants receive:

  • Live online access to most General Sessions and all Z-Tech sessions

  • Real-time interaction through moderated Q&\;A and chat

  • Eligibility to earn applicable CZS and AZS continuing education credits (only).

Livestream access includes only sessions designated for livestream in the program agenda. Roundtable discussions\, networking events\, and certain in-person sessions remain exclusive to on-site attendees.

Reference

Any additional CCPA questions for California residents &ldquo\;right to know\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;right to delete\,&rdquo\; &ldquo\;right to correct\,&rdquo\; and &ldquo\;right to limit use&rdquo\; please contact \;info@naftz.org.

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