Join the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT) for a day of informative presentations by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officials, State of Maine representatives, Canadian trade experts, and U.S importers and exporters navigating the current trade terrain.
This will be an engaging and unique opportunity to meet and speak with CBP, state and local government officials, as well as importers and exporters walking the new path of cross border trade. The day will include presentations, keynote luncheon, and networking opportunities.
Date & Time:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Online Registration Available Until: 5/15/2026
Location:
L.L. Bean HQ
15 Casco Street
Freeport, ME
Contact:
Susan E. Beland
sbeland@conect.org
(508) 481-0424
Event Schedule:
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Registration and Networking
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Conversation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection
10:45 – 11:15 AM
Current Trade and Tariff Developments Affecting Importers Today
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
USMCA Developments and Cross-Border Trade with Canada
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Luncheon Keynote
1:30 – 2:15 PM
Internal Customs Compliance Monitoring and Auditing
2:15 – 2:45 PM
The Impact of Global Conflict on the Movement of Freight
2:45 – 3:30 PM
Emerging Approaches to Data, Analytics, and AI in Trade Compliance
Afternoon / Evening
Networking
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