SEE FTZs COME TO LIFE & SAVE THE DATE: January 8-9, 2023 in New Orleans, LA + BONUS Virtual Advanced Trainings
The Fundamentals Seminar is designed for those who are new to the FTZ program or are looking for a refresher on the basics in order to increase key program knowledge. Whether you are a grantee, user/operator, or a third-party service provider, the Fundamentals seminar will enable you to learn the program basics and operational requirements from top experts in the FTZ industry in a detailed one-day seminar format & registration includes bonus (2) Virtual sessions: Grantee 202 & Operator and Operator/User 202 (see education tab for more details). Grantee 202 (virtual) and/or Operator/User 202 (virtual) sessions only – also available via a la carte pricing (if not attending the seminar). As an added bonus the first 50 operator/user/grantees who RSVP for the New Orleans Seminar can also attend the Port of New Orleans Tour included in the program on Jan. 9 with Transporation provided. Details included in your registration form.
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: Join NAFTZ in order to qualify for membership discounts.
In addition to in-person training – admission to (2) advanced bonus post-event Webinars Bonus is included in your registration fee
| Status | Early Rate by 12/6/22 | Rate 12/7/22 to Onsite |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $300 | $350 |
| Non-Member | $350 | $400 |
| Federal Government | $225 | $275 |
Each additional* registrant from the same company receives a $50 discount (not applicable for Federal Government employees). *The first company representative must have paid the full registration rate, for the second company representative to be eligible for the discount.
Attendees MUST hold an NAFTZ membership to receive the NAFTZ member rate.
All early bird attendees must pay by the date of early bird deadline (12/6/22) 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 exception 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.
Registration fees are fully refundable for written cancellations received by NAFTZ by December 4, 2022. Cancellations received by the NAFTZ between Dec. 6 & Dec. 25, 2022 will receive a 50% credit for their registration fee toward a future 2023 NAFTZ Meeting. Cancellations received after December 25 will be responsible for the full registration fee amount due to the NAFTZ and no meeting credits will be issued.
You will receive an email confirmation of your registration from the NAFTZ Meetings Department, (please add vcartwright@naftz.org to your safe senders list). If you have not received a confirmation within 2 business days after registering, please contact Victoria Cartwright, Director of Events and Education.
Please visit the education tab for details in offering CPE, CCS and CES credit eligible for those attending the LIVE event. Attendance can also be applied towards certification or re-certification of your Accredited Zones Specialist (AZS) designation. Learn More.
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, NAFTZ meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendee’s image in photographs, video recording, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities by NAFTZ and other third parties, including but not limited to the venue, the host city, and the host CVB.
This one-day event packs in the highlights of the FTZ Program from origin to activation and everything in between. Learn more about the program and make professional contacts to help you every step of the process. Check out the 2023 program for reference here.
Taking into account how you learn best, as noted in attendee surveys, NAFTZ is incorporating online and in-person training this year. Register today to take advantage of this multi-platform approach and learn more about the advanced online activities in the upcoming weeks, that will prepare you to arrive in January ready to tackle the FTZ world of trade with fresh eyes.
**All registrants, invited to attend the Advanced webinars LIVE following the in-person event. Note only the in-person portion of the event will be eligible for credit (if approved).
Why Attend?
Committee Involvement
Interested in getting more involved with the event programming? We welcome NAFTZ Program Committee volunteers. Learn more on how you get involved or email vcartwright@naftz.org with any speaker/moderator/topic suggestions.
Previous years have produced as many as 89 attendees representing more than 50 different companies for in-person events. The 2022 event will expand your brand recognition to both in-person and virtual with our bonus VIRTUAL Grantee and Virtual Operator/User Track sessions. An enthusiastic audience that is eager to learn and new to the field will provide sponsors with a groundbreaking opportunity. Sponsor today!
Interested in Break, Scavenger hunt, Photo Challenge, webinar, follow up email sponsorship or a custom package to deliver to your market exactly what you had in mind. Contact vcartwright@naftz.org for ideas/pricing.
Loews New Orleans Hotel
300 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130
Secure the NAFTZ Discount rate $199/night+tax at our host hotel Loews New Orleans Hotel- book your discount NAFTZ rate room online or by calling referencing “NAFTZ Fundamentals of FTZs Seminar” Any issues securing the discount, call NAFTZ at 202.331.1950 ext. 225. Contact Victoria Cartwright at 202-331-1950 ext. 225 if you have any issues in securing your discounted room. Note by register in the NAFTZ block you understand minimal personal identifiable information will be shared between NAFTZ and hotel to allow NAFTZ to host the event.
By booking in the NAFTZ room block, guests enjoy waived resort fees, complimentary guest room internet. Note guests must provide mailing address, email, and a valid credit card to make one’s hotel reservation. Upon check this method of payment must also be presented in which an amount of sufficient pre-authorization can be obtained for the length of one’s stay plus use of hotel’s ancillary services.
Located in the heart of downtown, guest can enjoy being a short walk from the French quarter, downtown shops, restaurants and museums.
Join us for the Sunday 6 p.m. Reception. The event concludes by 4:00 p.m. Monday.
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James Grogan
FTI Consulting
More than anything else, what keeps me passionately engaged with NAFTZ is the people: association staff, grantees, companies and other service providers. As an association you can’t have purpose or make real progress on the issues without the right people. Events are the glue that brings the people together, and the pandemic was a stark reminder of how valuable our interpersonal connections are.
