Our Featured Keynote Speaker

CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin discussed his agenda for revitalizing CBP's relationship with the trade community. It was his first address to the trade community since his appointment in March 2010.

Commissioner Bersin wants the U.S. to "stop looking at our borders as signs on a political map." He says U.S. borders should be secure gates for the flow of capital and people, and adds that the CBP has an incentive to have pre-clearance of shipments from trustworthy traders.

Our Featured Keynote Speaker

CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin discussed his agenda for revitalizing CBP's relationship with the trade community. It was his first address to the trade community since his appointment in March 2010.

Commissioner Bersin wants the U.S. to "stop looking at our borders as signs on a political map." He says U.S. borders should be secure gates for the flow of capital and people, and adds that the CBP has an incentive to have pre-clearance of shipments from trustworthy traders.

Attendees of AAEI's 2010 Annual Conference were the first members of the trade community to hear from CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin since his appointment to the office.

They heard about Commissioner Bersin's "90-10" Principle, whereby CBP will spend 90 percent of its time on the 10 percent of importers considered to be possible risks.
 
Commissioner Bersin said he is committed to improving CBP's partnership with the trade community and promised to revitalize programs which enhance trade and improve security.

"We need to improve our targeting" of high-risk importers, Commissioner Bersin said, and the best way to do that "is in partnership with the trade."

Other Keynote Speakers included:

• Dan Brutto, President, UPS International
• Rep. Bill Owens, of the 23rd District of New York

Attendees of AAEI's 2010 Annual Conference were the first members of the trade community to hear from CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin since his appointment to the office.

They heard about Commissioner Bersin's "90-10" Principle, whereby CBP will spend 90 percent of its time on the 10 percent of importers considered to be possible risks.
 
Commissioner Bersin said he is committed to improving CBP's partnership with the trade community and promised to revitalize programs which enhance trade and improve security.

"We need to improve our targeting" of high-risk importers, Commissioner Bersin said, and the best way to do that "is in partnership with the trade."

Other Keynote Speakers included:

• Dan Brutto, President, UPS International
• Rep. Bill Owens, of the 23rd District of New York

A standing room-only crowd got the latest details on some of the timeliest topics in international trade, coming from top government officials and industry subject matter experts.

Some of the panel topics:

• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Export Controls and Reform
• Globalization of Security Programs
• Product Safety
• Valuation
• Trade Policy
• Laptop Encryption

A standing room-only crowd got the latest details on some of the timeliest topics in international trade, coming from top government officials and industry subject matter experts.

Some of the panel topics:

• Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Export Controls and Reform
• Globalization of Security Programs
• Product Safety
• Valuation
• Trade Policy
• Laptop Encryption

Attendees put into practice some of the 88 Positive Networking^® Tips they received from our first-ever networking training session.

They also spent two days talking with exhibitors in our sold-out Exhibit Hall.

Our exhibitors met some of they key decision-makers in corporate trade compliance and demonstrated the goods and services that can help importers and exporters boost their business.

Attendees reunited with old friends and met new ones at our 2010 Networking Reception.

Don't miss your chance to join the fun at next year's AAEI Annual Conference & Expo, June 5-7, 2011
in New York City.

Contact us for more information. 

Attendees put into practice some of the 88 Positive Networking^® Tips they received from our first-ever networking training session.

They also spent two days talking with exhibitors in our sold-out Exhibit Hall.

Our exhibitors met some of they key decision-makers in corporate trade compliance and demonstrated the goods and services that can help importers and exporters boost their business.

Attendees reunited with old friends and met new ones at our 2010 Networking Reception.

Don't miss your chance to join the fun at next year's AAEI Annual Conference & Expo, June 5-7, 2011
in New York City.

Contact us for more information.