Legislative Summit & Congressional Visits 2025 (Feb 24-26)
Legislative Summit & Congressional Visits 2025 (Feb 24-26)
Monday, February 24, 2025 5:00 PM - Wednesday, February 26, 2025 5:00 PM (EST)
Description
EVENT REGISTRATION
NAFTZ hosts the Legislative Summit, inviting federal government officials, policy makers and industry leaders from the foreign-trade zone community to bring Washington D.C. legislative briefings and advocacy topics from DC to you.
A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved at the NAFTZ Legislative Summit Discount Rate - Book your stay ASAP.
The Madison Washington, DC, A Marriott Property (rebranded Le Meridien Madison, Washington, DC)
1177 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
The Madison Washington, DC, A Marriott Property (recently rebranded as Le Meridien Madison, Washington, DC), is the official hotel for the Legislative/Fundamentals Summit 2025 is steps away from national monuments, restaurants, dining and the White House - in the heart of DC. The ideal location to have government officials take part in the summit panels and for easy access to take your trade issues direct the Hill
by participating in Capitol Hill Visits Day.
Book online here or call 202-862-1600 (Option #1 for reservations) and reference “NAFTZ” to book your room at the NAFTZ discounted rate of $259/night + tax, based on availability as a limited number of rooms have been reserved. If you have any issues securing the discount rate, please contact ASAP - Victoria Cartwright vcartwright@naftz.org or 202-331-1950 ext. 225.
To learn more about the walk-able hotel location and directions for your arrival in the heart of Washington, DC visit the website here.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship sales are open year round based on first come first served as an ideal way to connect with the FTZ Trade Community. Contact vcartwright@naftz.org for more information.
PARTNER with NAFTZ
NAFTZ a number of great ways to illuminate your brand, reach your target audience and generate great intel. Our standard sponsorship offerings are available and happy to further customize based on your goals.
Congressional Visit Materials
Congressional Contact Information
Senate Contact Information
AGENDA
Traditionally the event begins with an opening reception Monday followed by Tuesday seminar 8 am -6:30 pm and concludes Wednesday with Capitol Hill visits where guests are encourages to contact their local representatives directly for appoints, see resources above.
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TENTATIVE LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT SCHEDULE:
Feb. 24, 2025 Mon. Reception 5-6pm
Feb. 25, 2025 Tues. Legislative Summit 8am-6:30pm (outlined below)
Feb. 26, 2025 Wed. Capitol Hill, 8am*- 5pm *with TENTATIVE group PHOTO at 8am
Tuesday, Feb.25 Legislative Summit – With Capitol Tour
7:30 – 8:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
8:00 – 8:15 am | Welcome & Announcements |
8:15 – 9:15 am | 2025 – State of Play of U.S. Trade Policy 2025 - Explore the key factors in understanding the interworking's of trade developments -past, present and future. |
9:15 – 9:45 am | FTZ Board Update with Liz Whiteman, Executive Secretary, U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration and (invited) Dawn Shackelford, Executive Director for Trade Agreements Policy & Negotiations, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration - Understand the U.S. FTZ Board outlook, interactions and ongoing developments with FTZs anticipated in 2025. |
9:45 – 10:30 am | A Conversation with CBP with invited speakers: Diane J. Sabatino, Acting Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Susan Thomas, Executive Director, Cargo and Conveyance Security, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Bradford Slutsky, Director, Cargo Security and Controls Division, Cargo and Conveyance Security, Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Review ongoing developments with FTZs & CBP anticipated in 2025. |
10:30 – 10:45 am | Break |
10:45 – 11:30 am | Do’s and Don’ts for talking to Congressional staff - Identify key takeaways in how best to convey pressing issues impacting FTZs in your area & how to leave an impactful message with your congressional representative. |
11:30 am – 12:00 pm | NAFTZ Advocacy Agenda - Learn key industry developments, resources in staying on top of the issues and identify ways to share your story to continue to allow FTZs to stimulate the economy and create US Jobs. |
12:00– 1:15 pm | Lunch |
1:15– 1:45 pm | Perspective from the new Administration - Review the administration's approach to the latest developments with appointments, proposed legislation and trade outlook |
2:05 – 2:50 pm | Bus Departs to Capitol Hill |
3:00 – 4:30 pm | Capitol Tour - guests must RSVP by Jan. 10 to participate |
4:45 pm | Return Bus to host Hotel |
5:30 – 7:30 pm | Hill Visit (Feb 26) Participant Dinner - must RSVP by Jan. 10 to participate |
EARN EDUCATIONAL CREDITS
Attend the NAFTZ Annual Conference and earn credit. NAFTZ will undergo the application process closer to the event to offer CCS/CES credit. Attendance can be applied towards certification or recertification of your Accredited Zones Specialist (AZS) designation. NAFTZ is currently undergoing the approval process for CCS/CES credit for this event.
CONSENT TO USE PHOTO/VIDEO/AUDIO USE
*By completing NAFTZ registration, I hereby grant NAFTZ (National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones) the unrestricted right to use my name, contact information, image, likeness, quote(s), or voice that is transcribed, photographed, or recorded at the NAFTZ Legislative Summit February 2025 (“Legislative Summit”), for any purpose, including use or publication on its website, promotional materials, presentations, press releases, social media tools, sponsorship reference, or any other media. I understand that I will not receive any compensation for such use or publication. I understand that edits may be made prior to such use or publication, and I hereby waive the right to inspect or approve any use or publication wherein my name, image, likeness, quote(s), or voice appears. I hereby release NAFTZ from any and all claims and liability relating to such use or publication of my name, image, likeness, quote(s), or voice. By registering for this event, I agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). PII includes any information that identifies me personally (e.g. name, address, email address, phone number, etc.). NAFTZ will use PII to: (a) enable your event registration/attendee roster; (b) review, evaluate and administer NAFTZ initiatives; (c) market NAFTZ opportunities and sponsorship you may potentially be interested in; NAFTZ may use your PII for so long as NAFTZ remains active in conducting any of the above purposes.
Sponsors
Notepad Sponsor - 2025 Legislative Summit
2025 Legislative SILVER Sponsorship
Event App Sponsor - 2025 Legislative Summit
2025 LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT PRICES
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: Join NAFTZ in order to qualify for membership discounts.
Status | Early Rate by 1/10/25 | Rate 1/11/25 to Onsite |
Member | $425 | $499 |
Non-Member | $649 | $749 |
If the current NAFTZ member is not attending the event, a substitute from the same company may be provided. Such requests to be sent to vcartwright@naftz.org. *Note by registering you agree to be listed in the event app/follow up attendee roster and remain compliant with the NAFTZ photo/video policy on our website.
**Federal Government rate available by request.
EVENT & REGISTRATION POLICIES
ADDED SAVINGS
The best deal is always NAFTZ membership for access to complimentary monthly webinar access, target trade contracts, involvement in key trade issues via committee and added event savings - ensure your NAFTZ Membership is up to date.
Check back for additional promotions and deals closer to the event date.
*NAFTZ Membership must be confirmed by NAFTZ to be eligible for discounts. If the current NAFTZ member is not attending the event, a substitute from the same company may be provided. For such a substitution, please email vcartwright@naftz.org.
PAYMENT
All early bird attendees must pay by the date of early bird deadline to receive the discount rate (if not paid by this date the rate increases). All post-early bird rate attendees must pay 2 weeks prior to the event start date (only exceptions are non-members and those registering on-site who must pay in full at the time of registration). If not paid by this date additional fees apply.
CANCELLATION/REFUNDS
Registration fees are fully refundable for written cancellations received by NAFTZ by January 8, 2025. Cancellations received by the NAFTZ between January 9 & January 17, 2025 will receive a 50% credit for their registration fee toward a future 2025 NAFTZ Meeting. Cancellations received after January 17 will be responsible for the full registration fee amount due to the NAFTZ and no meeting credits will be issued.
1177 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005 United States
Join us for the NAFTZ opening reception (Feb. 24, 2025), then Legislative Summit (Feb. 25, 2025) followed by a day of Congressional Visits on the Hill (Feb. 26, 2025).
Conference
Advocacy / Legislative