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Watch for Details of the 2005 Program in June
2004 Program
Wednesday, October 13
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4:00pm - 6:00pm
Pacific Coast Council (PCC) Board Meeting. (Marlin Club)
7:30pm
Early Bird Hospitality Suite. Attn Golfers: Tournament information, including foursomes, will be available at this time. Golfers may also pick up WESCCON registration materials. (Marlin Club)
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Thursday, October 14
(Exhibit Hall Open 3-6pm)
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6:30 am
Golfers meet in Hotel Lobby for Golf Tournament sponsored by Bobac C.F.S.
8:00 am
Shot Gun Tee-Off at Mt. Woodson Golf Course
10:30 am
Tennis Players meet in Hotel Lobby (Tournament 11am-2pm)
12:30 pm
Registration for ACE Session - Location Changed to Dana Hotel, Sunset Room (see below)
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Special ACE Session - PCC in conjunction with NCBFAA
Location Changed!!! Moved to Dana Hotel across the street from Hyatt. Sunset Room.
Over 200 accounts are already signed up, 1100 more in process, Phase 3-4 of the multimodal truck manifest is being implemented, and over 20 Federal agencies are being rolled into ACE. This 4-hour nuts and bolts session presents the CBP staff developing the programs along with industry staff who have started using ACE, and will address all of your questions and concerns on current ACE releases.
All participants invited to WESCCON Exhibit Hall (Hyatt Pavilion) immediately following ACE Session for Exhibits, Networking, Refreshments and WESCCON Registration.
3:00pm - 6:00pm
WESCCON REGISTRATION. All registrants invited to pick-up registration materials and enjoy refreshments in Exhibit Hall. Sponsored by Rodriguez O'Donnell Ross Fuerst Gonzalez & Williams, PC. (Exhibit Hall - Pavilion)
7:30 pm
Opening RECEPTION. Sponsored by Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP (Mission Ballroom)
After Hours
Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Management Dynamics, Inc. (Marlin Club)
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Friday, October 15
(Exhibit Hall Open 8am-6pm)
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8:00 am
Keynote Breakfast Address: Commissioner Robert C. Bonner, U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection (confirmed). Sponsored by Katten Muchin Zavis Rosenman
9:30 am
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
I. Broker Management - Continuing Education & Raising the Caliber. A roundtable discussion about licensing, a continuing education requirement, and raising the caliber for individual broker licenses.
II. AMS/ACE Expansion Impact on NVOs, Forwarders & Brokers. How has advance manifest reporting under AMS impacted Forwarders, NVOs and Brokers. What can we expect under ACE?
10:45 am
Coffee Break Sponsored by Apperson Print Management Services. (Exhibit Hall - Pavilion)
11:15 am
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
I. C-TPAT Validation for Brokers, Forwarders & NVOs. How to Verify background when hiring employees or selecting foreign agents? What questions can you ask? What are the different security expectations between a Broker, Break-Bulk Agent, NVO, or Forwarder? What exactly are CBP's expectations?
II. When Bad Things Happen to Good Cargo; Legal & Cargo Liability of Issuing Import or Export House Bills of Lading. Do you understand the legal and Cargo liability of issuing your House Bill of Lading, whether inbound or outbound? How to maintain cargo loss control and prevent loss.
12:30pm
Networking Reception Sponsored by Maersk-Sealand Inc. (Exhibit Hall - Pavilion)
1:00pm
Keynote Luncheon Address: The View from Washington by PCC Counsel Peter Friedmann. Sponsored by Sandler Travis and Rosenberg and Glad & Ferguson, P.A./Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services, Inc.
2:30pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
I. Understanding Transactions at the Southern Border. What really happens at the southern border? Learn the intricacies of logistics and entry in the movement of cargo to and from our southern partner.
II. Compliance Programs 101: A Best Practices Primer. How-to establish a Customs compliance program: essential Internal Controls, manuals and procedures, incorporate C-TPAT and cargo security.
3:45pm
Coffee Break Sponsored by Apperson Print Management Services. (Exhibit Hall - Pavilion)
4:15pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
I. FDA Bioterrorism Act Requirements - What to do When Things go Wrong? Learn how to fix and satisfy CBP & FDA on rejected entries or Prior Notices.
II. TSA - Latest Requirements and how to prepare for an Audit. Are you really ready for a TSA audit? How good are your records or training? Find out what you need to know about the Known Shipper database, latest updates and future direction.
RESTRICTED session - MUST pre-register and supply your IAC Registration No.
6:00pm
Informal Run/Walk - Meet at Fish Pond
7:30pm
Chicago Speakeasy Party. Sponsored by Roanoke Trade Services, Washington International, XL Surety, Great American, Fireman's Fund and Navigators - spend an evening in the underground world of gangsters and alcohol in the 1920's. Costumes encouraged.
After Hours
Hospitality Suite. Sponsored by International Bond & Marine Ltd. (Marline Club)
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Saturday, October 16
Exhibit Hall Open 8am-5pm
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8:30 am
Breakfast General Session. Sponsored by West Coast Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.
9:30 am
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
I. CBP -- Dealing with Infrastructure and Logistics Challenges at the West Coast Ports. Each West Coast port faces its own difficulties in getting cargo off the docks - a discussion of how CBP deals with these challenges and how they affect you.
II. Challenges for NVOs and Forwarders. HOW are the FMC and Census Bureau facing the current challenges of global trade - Option 4 changes, new SED penalties, NVO tariff filing and confidential contracting. Methods to stay informed and run your business.
III. Reducing Risk Through Internal Training. Can you afford mistakes in today's environment? How can we raise the standards of our industry? Training and performance evaluation are critical elements. What works?
10:45 am
Coffee Break Sponsored by Apperson Print Management Services. (Exhibit Hall - Pavilion)
11:15 am
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
I. Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures. A Review of the Broker's Role and Responsibility.
II. What OTIs, NVOs & Brokers need to know about HazMat and Operation Safe Commerce. Learn the need for DOT HazMat Awareness by staff in All departments and at All levels; discussion about the Latest Security Technology and what it means to you, your customers and C-TPAT compliance.
III. Textiles/Antidumping and Bond Issues in 2005. What will happen once "quota" gets eliminated and ADD/CVD comes in to replace it? How will it affect sureties, brokers and importers? What is the impact of CBP raising minimum bond amounts?
12:30 pm
Networking Reception. Sponsored by USC Intermodal (Exhibit Hall - Pavilion)
1:00 pm
Keynote Luncheon Address: Insights into a Pivotal Presidential Election
Ronald King, Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science, San Diego State University Sponsored by the five local associations of the Pacific Coast Council: San Diego, Los Angeles, Northern California, Columbia River and Washington State
2:30 pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
I. Automated Commercial Environment. Learn the Benefit of ACE and the Impact of ACE Portals on the Broker and on Bond Requirements.
II. West Coast Port Congestion - the Impact on Brokers, Forwarders & NVOs while looking for the Solutions. Are longer gate hours the answer? What can we expect both short-term and long-term? How can we predictably move cargo on the West Coast?
4:00 pm
Exhibitor Final Prize Drawing (Exhibit Hall - Pavilion)
5:00 pm
Informal Run/Walk - Meet at Fish Pond
6:30 pm
Depart Hotel via bus for Harbor Cruise
7:00 pm
Harbor Dinner & "Graduation" Cruise. Sponsored by Avalon Risk Management, Price Transfer and FCL Logistics
After Hours
Hospitality Suite. Sponsored by Price Transfer and FCL Logistics (Marlin Club)
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Sunday, October 17
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9:30 am
Closing Brunch Sponsored by West Coast Customs Attorneys: George R. Tuttle Law Offices; Horton, Whitely & Cooper; Law Offices of Politis & Politis; Law Offices of Michelle Rodenborn; Meeks, Sheppard & Pillsbury, LLP; Stein, Shostak, Shostak & O'Hara; The Zisser Group Law; Offices of Elon A. Pollack
11:30 am
WESCCON 2004 Adjourns
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