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/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240911T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2024 NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition (Sept. 8-11\, 2024) DESCRIPTION:Unparalleled Industry AccessOur annual conference is the largest FTZ-related event in the United States. Past in-person events have attracted over 500 attendees representing more than 300 different companies\, we estimate attendance in 2024 to be similar. Our receptions\, round table discussions\, and exhibit hall are an exciting way to build stronger relationships within the FTZ community!SponsorCheck out 2024 offerings here. Are you looking for an exceptional way to promote your company\, reinforce your brand loyalty\, increase your visibility\, and contribute to the growth of the FTZ community? Sponsorship opportunities for event sponsorship packages are available year-round.To find out more or have a custom sponsorship created for you please contact Victoria Cartwright at (202) 331-1950 or vcartwright@naftz.org HotelSheraton New Orleans Hotel (500 Canal Street New Orleans\, LA 70130) Join NAFTZ in downtown New Orleans in the middle of everything New Orleans has to offer. Although the NAFTZ discounted room rate deadline has past - be sure to reach out for best rate availability at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. Reference NAFTZ when calling +1 504-525-2500 | Toll Free: +1 888-627-7033. Reservations must be booked by August 6\, 2024\, to secure the discounted rate - based on availability. Be sure to reference NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition to receive the discount rate and NAFTZ Conference exclusive perks. Contact Victoria Cartwright with any issues securing the discount rate with the hotel at 202-331-1950 ext. 225 or email vcartwright@naftz.org.Do not fall victim to unauthorized and questionable emails or phone calls. If the email you receive is not from NAFTZ or specifically from NAFTZ staff do not click on the links\, reply or book over the phone. The only authorized and legitimate way to make hotel reservations and to receive the NAFTZ special event room rate is via the instructions above with the provided link\, phone number or by contacting vcartwright@naftz.org for assistance. AgendaCheck out the AGENDA - CLICK HERE - featuring: Advanced\, Fundamentals\, Operator/User\, Petroleum\, Grantee hot topic tracks.\nNAFTZ is developing the best topics and speakers to meet the FTZ industry needs to include giving back to the local community with a 5k charity run/walk. If you seek to get involved in this process - consider joining the program committee and contact vcartwright@naftz.org with any questions.HELP get the word out - on NAFTZ events on social media/email signature\, etc.2024 Annual Conf. =I'm attending/Speaking/sponsoring graphics visit: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a6pk84ktouzfq0ujowcx4/h?rlkey=g94vtnnswcucykpi5ai63ngrq&dl=0Continuing Education CreditsAttendance qualifies for continuing education credits as an NCBFAA approved event offering up to 15 CCS/CES and as an NASBA submitted event for up to 19 CPE credits to those who attend LIVE full 1 hour event subject to NCBFAA and NASBA guidelines and approval process. Additionally educational credit is offered for Accredited Zones Specialist (AZS) and Certified Zones Specialist (CZS) provided by NAFTZ. For more CZS and AZS information\, contact mirmen@naftz.org. Guest TicketsPartnership paves the way for ideal industry networking therefore you won't want to miss your Golden ticket access to the Tuesday Main Event reception. Thanks to GEODIS\, Port Houston\, and MIC Customs Solutions LLC - guests will be able celebrate in true New Orleans style while you cultivate FTZ relationships.*Reception admission is included in one's Annual registration (for Sun. Mon. & Tues receptions). Additional guest tickets can be purchased for a fee (individually priced $50 for Sun.\; $50 for Monday & $100 for Tues. reception\, per guest) for more information contact vcartwright@naftz.org or select the register button to process accordingly.ExhibitBooth space applications are accepted on a first come first served basis. Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your products and services to nearly 500 decision makers in the FTZ industry. By exhibiting\, your company can deliver excitement with industry-changing announcements\, and more!Booths include the inclusion of one complimentary attendee registration.Standard booths are $2000 and a premium booths are $3250 per 8x10 space. Click here to register\, review the layout & pick your booth number. Note: requests for specific booths are on a first come first served basis.EXHIBIT SET-UP Display set-up will begin on Sunday\, September 8\, 2024\, 11:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.SHOW HOURSSeptember 9\, 2024\, 7:30am 7pmSeptember 10\, 2024\, 7:30am 5pmSeptember 11\, 2024\, 7:00am 11:30amEXHIBIT TEARDOWN The dismantling of displays begins at 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024Exhibit Booths 8' x 10' Each booth includes the following: 8' high backwall drape 3' high siderail drape (1) 6' x 30" H draped table (uniform in color) (2) Limerick side chairs (1) wastebasket 7" x 44" one-line booth ID sign Charity PartnershipEach Year the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) works with our planning team to designate a local charity to support in conjunction with our NAFTZ Annual Conf. & Expo CLICK HERE to learn more about the heart of New Orleans charity selected to help make a positive local impact.Agenda at a GLANCE DETAILED AGENDA X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Unparalleled Industry Access

Our annual conference is the largest FTZ-related event in the United States. Past in-person events have attracted over 500 attendees representing more than 300 different companies\, we estimate attendance in 2024 to be similar. \; \;Our receptions\, round table discussions\, and exhibit hall are an exciting way to build stronger relationships within the FTZ community!

Sponsor

Check out 2024 offerings here. Are you looking for an exceptional way to promote your company\, reinforce your brand loyalty\, increase your visibility\, and contribute to the growth of the FTZ community? Sponsorship opportunities for event sponsorship packages are available year-round.

To find out more or have a custom sponsorship created for you please contact Victoria Cartwright at (202) 331-1950 or vcartwright@naftz.org \;

Hotel

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel \;(500 Canal Street New Orleans\, LA 70130) \;

Join NAFTZ in downtown New Orleans in the middle of everything New Orleans has to offer.  \;Although the NAFTZ discounted room rate deadline has past - be sure to reach out for best rate availability at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.  \;Reference NAFTZ when calling +1 504-525-2500 \;| \;Toll Free: \;+1 888-627-7033. \;

Reservations must be booked by August 6\, 2024\, to secure the discounted rate - based on availability. Be sure to reference NAFTZ Annual Conference &\; Exposition to receive the discount rate and NAFTZ Conference exclusive perks. Contact Victoria Cartwright with any issues securing the discount rate with the hotel at 202-331-1950 ext. 225 or email vcartwright@naftz.org.

Do not fall victim to unauthorized and questionable emails or phone calls. If the email you receive is not from NAFTZ or specifically from NAFTZ staff do not click on the links\, reply or book over the phone. The only authorized and legitimate way to make hotel reservations and to receive the NAFTZ special event room rate is via the instructions above with the provided link\, phone number or by contacting vcartwright@naftz.org for assistance. \;

Agenda

Check out the AGENDA - CLICK HERE - featuring: Advanced\, Fundamentals\, Operator/User\, Petroleum\, Grantee hot topic tracks.


NAFTZ is developing the best topics and speakers to meet the FTZ industry needs to include giving back to the local community with a 5k charity run/walk. If you seek to get involved in this process - consider joining the program committee and contact vcartwright@naftz.org with any questions.

HELP get the word out \;- on NAFTZ events on social media/email signature\, etc.

2024 Annual Conf. =I'\;m attending/Speaking/sponsoring graphics visit:  \; \;

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a6pk84ktouzfq0ujowcx4/h?rlkey=g94vtnnswcucykpi5ai63ngrq&\;dl=0

Continuing Education Credits

Attendance qualifies for continuing education credits as an NCBFAA approved event offering up to 15 CCS/CES and as an NASBA submitted event for up to 19 CPE credits to those who attend LIVE full 1 hour event subject to NCBFAA and NASBA guidelines and approval process. Additionally educational credit is offered for Accredited Zones Specialist (AZS) and Certified Zones Specialist (CZS) provided by NAFTZ.  \;For more CZS and AZS information\, contact mirmen@naftz.org.  \; \;

Guest Tickets

Partnership paves the way for ideal industry networking &ndash\; therefore you won&rsquo\;t want to miss your Golden ticket access to the Tuesday Main Event reception. Thanks to GEODIS\, Port Houston\, and MIC Customs Solutions LLC - guests will be able celebrate in true New Orleans style while you cultivate FTZ relationships.
*Reception admission is included in one'\;s Annual registration (for Sun. Mon. &\; Tues receptions). Additional guest tickets can be purchased for a fee (individually priced $50 for Sun.\; $50 for Monday &\; $100 for Tues. reception\, per guest) for more information contact vcartwright@naftz.org or select the register button to process accordingly.

Exhibit

Booth space applications are accepted on a first come first served basis. Don&rsquo\;t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your products and services to nearly 500 decision makers in the FTZ industry. By exhibiting\, your company can deliver excitement with industry-changing announcements\, and more!

Booths include the inclusion of one complimentary attendee registration.

Standard booths are $2000 and a premium booths are $3250 per 8x10 space.  \;Click here to register\, review the layout &\; pick your booth number. Note: requests for specific booths are on a first come first served basis.

EXHIBIT SET-UP \;

Display set-up will begin on Sunday\, September 8\, 2024\, 11:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SHOW HOURS

September 9\, 2024\, 7:30am &ndash\; 7pm

September 10\, 2024\, 7:30am &ndash\; 5pm

September 11\, 2024\, 7:00am &ndash\; 11:30am

EXHIBIT TEARDOWN \;

The dismantling of displays begins at 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024

Exhibit Booths &ndash\; 8&rsquo\; x 10&rsquo\;  \;  \;Each booth includes the following: \;
 \;&bull\; 8&rsquo\; high backwall drape &bull\; 3&rsquo\; high siderail drape \;
 \;&bull\; (1) 6&rsquo\; x 30&rdquo\; H draped table (uniform in color) \;
 \;&bull\; (2) Limerick side chairs \;
 \;&bull\; (1) wastebasket \;
 \;&bull\; 7&rdquo\; x 44&rdquo\; one-line booth ID sign \;

Charity Partnership

Each Year the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) \;works with our planning team to designate a local charity to support in conjunction with our NAFTZ Annual Conf. &\; Expo \;CLICK HERE to learn more about the heart of New Orleans charity selected \;to help make a positive local impact.

Agenda at a GLANCE \;

DETAILED AGENDA

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