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Just Announced: CBP KEYNOTE ADDRESS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Customs Compliance Priorities and Expectations
Susan S. Thomas
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
We’re CBP Accredited
The 15th Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance & Enforcement event is approved for up to 18 continuing education credit hours (12 credits for the main program and 3 credits per workshop) by CBP.
Navigating Tariff Volatility and Heightened CBP Enforcement
ACI’s 15th Advanced Forum on U.S. Customs Compliance and Enforcement is a two-day conference designed for customs compliance decision-makers who are amid navigating rapidly evolving U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement priorities and a new normal for U.S. customs compliance protocols. As customs compliance requirements and global supply chain stability continue to be disrupted by shifting tariffs, 232/301 investigations, forced labor compliance, and China/Iran geopolitical pressures, this event will guide you through the practicalities behind corporate customs compliance at a time where regulatory guidance is unclear and at times contradictory.
Increased enforcement by CBP and DOJ’s Trade Fraud Task Force, Trump’s turn-on-a-dime tariff policies, AI and automation deployment pressures, and volatile supply chains make peer-to-peer benchmarking around customs compliance management strategies more critical than ever.
Summit is CLOSED TO PRESS / NO RECORDINGS – Chatham House Rules
CBP Keynote Address
Susan S. Thomas
Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Trade
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
DOJ Interview
Cody Matthew Herche
Head of the Trade Fraud Task Force, Criminal Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Conference Co-Chairs
Heather Litman LCB
Partner
Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP
Member
17th Term, Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations to Customs & Border Protection (COAC)
Lisa Schulte LCB
Senior Director, Global Trade Services
Target
Member
17th Term, Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations to Customs & Border Protection (COAC)
Featured Speakers
Brian White LCB
Senior Director – Global Customs & Trade Compliance
Intel
Former Member,
Commercial Operations to Customs & Border Protection (COAC)
Jenette Prince LCB CCS
Vice President, Trade Control – Import & Export
Kuehne+Nagel
Kathy Neal LCB
Global Trade Compliance Director
Johnson Controls
Former Member,
Commercial Operations to Customs & Border Protection (COAC)
Cindy Owens
Senior Corporate Counsel, International Trade and Customs Compliance
U. S. Steel
Dr. Eugene Laney Jr.
President and CEO
American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)
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Key Topics Covered
Proactive Industry Perspectives: Navigating Refunds, Section 232/301 Tariffs and the Impacts of Increased CBP Enforcement Risks
Creating Efficiencies Across the Customs Value Chain Through AI Integration: Predicting Regulatory Risk, Improving Trade Facilitation and Structuring Streamlined Supply Chains
Preparing for 232 Investigations and Potential Tariff Evolvement: Cross Sector Focus on Critical Minerals, Pharmaceuticals, AI, and Semiconductors
Section 301 Investigations on Manufacturing Overcapacity: Potential for Trade/Tariff Exposure, Supply Chain Disruption and Enforcement Outlook
Section 301 Forced Labor Investigations: UFLPA Overlap and What Companies Should Do Now
Supply Chain Diversification: Concrete Contingency Plans Amid Increased Geopolitical Risks
The Role of Associations in Unprecedented Customs Reform and How they Champion for Your Sector
Strengthening Audit Readiness: How Audit Automation is Transforming Import Compliance by Turning Passive, into Continuous, Risk‑Based Monitoring
Future Proofing Your Import Transaction and Customs Compliance Action Plan: Charting Your Next Steps for Weathering Unpredictability and Crisis Management
USMCA: Examining Renegotiations and the Future of Flow of Goods and Enforcement
Key Benefits
Stay ahead of CBP enforcement priorities and customs audit trends
Prepare for Section 232/301 investigation impacts
Best-practices around how to avoid supply chain volatility which can lead to violations
Gain practical insights from government officials and your industry peers
Understand how AI automation is transforming customs compliance: Deployment next steps
Who Should Attend
This forum is designed for professionals responsible for managing import and customs compliance, including:
- Trade / Import Compliance Professionals
- Customs & International Trade Attorneys
- In-House Counsel
- Compliance Officers & Risk Managers
- Supply Chain & Logistics Executives
- Customs Brokers & Trade Consultants
A Cross-Industry Benchmarking Event
- Manufacturing
- Legal
- Retail
- Power/Gas/Oil
- Computers
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Environment
- Government
- Property
- Accounting
- Finance
- Entertainment
- Telecommunication
Past Attendees Included Representatives From
- Aristocrat Technologies
- Bechtel Corp
- Bluestem Brands
- Boeing Company
- Cardinal Health, Inc
- Children’s Place
- Clean Energy Associates
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Element Solutions Inc
- Enel Green Power North America Inc
- Estee Lauder Companies Inc
- FedEx Trade Networks
- Floor & Decor
- Flotek Industries Inc
- Fluor Enterprises Inc
Pre-Conference
Workshops
Add more value to your conference experience by signing up for these hands-on and practical workshops and consider sending your team.
Workshop A
Proving Substantial Transformation: Everything You Now Need to Know to Comply with Country-of-Origin Rules
October 6, 2026
9:00 am–12:30 pm
Workshop B
Navigating CBP Increased Detentions, Seizures, Penalties & Liquidated Damages: Practical and Proactive Strategies for Managing Risk and Achieving Favorable Outcomes
October 6, 2026
1:30–5:00 pm
2026 Customs Compliance Resource Hub
As enforcement priorities shift and compliance expectations rise, importers need practical guidance. Explore complimentary resources covering CBP enforcement trends, emerging risk areas, and compliance best practices.
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For more information please contact:
Lanny Morris
Senior Business Development Manager
Phone: 347-964-4766
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