AAEI's 104th Annual Conference & Trade Day
Washington, DC: June 26-27, 2025
Join us at the AAEI 2025 Conference & Trade Day, in Washington, DC, June 26-27, 2025, where you and fellow importers, exporters, and trade strategists will have the unique opportunity to:
Early Bird Registration Rate now available!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your trade expertise and advocate for your company!
- Receive legislative training and meet with your congressional representatives.
- Engage in solutions-based trade compliance programming.
- Expand your professional network as you connect with experts and professionals in the trade community.
- Gain valuable insights and practical knowledge to navigate the ever-evolving trade landscape.
Terms and Conditions: After January 31, 2025, Pre-Sale Registration rate is nonrefundable. However, registrations are transferable at any time prior to June 27, 2025. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Hotel Information
AAEI is pleased to partner with the Hotel Washington, conveniently located close to 2025 Annual Conference & Trade Day events in the heart of Washington, DC!
Hotel Washington
515 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-661-2400
Reserve your room today!
#AAEI25 Agenda At-A-Glance
8:00 a.m. Doors Open
8:20 – 8:50 a.m. Breakfast & Welcome
9:00 – 9:50 a.m. Supply Chain & Economic Security Panel
From forced labor to country-of-origin issues to green trade, global trade in the 21st century will be defined by economic security initiatives. Hear government officials from a wide range of agencies share how initiatives in economic security can impact your supply chain.
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Global Customs Modernization Policy Panel
Representatives from agencies at the border will participate in a speed dating style panel covering hot-button issues like 21st-century customs and touch on compliance best practices for you and your company.
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Usual Suspects Lobbying Panel
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Luncheon & Congressional Panel
Hear from House and Senate leadership and key policy staffers about the most pressing issues facing trade compliance professionals and their companies that are being discussed throughout the halls of Congress.
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Advocacy Training
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Transportation to Capitol Hill
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Congressional Meetings
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. #AAEI25 Trade Day Reception Sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. 
8:00 – 8:50 a.m. Breakfast in Expo Area
8:50 – 9:00 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:15 – 9:50 a.m. CBP Fireside Chat Sponsored by 
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Risk and Resilience: Compliance Strategies for Supply Chain Uncertainty
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Importing Essentials: Understanding the Fundamentals of Trade Compliance and Procedures (breakout)
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. AI in Trade Compliance: Balancing Innovation and Regulation
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Exporting Essentials: Understanding the Fundamentals of Global Trade (breakout)
12:00 – 12:50 p.m. Lunch in Expo Area
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. What’s the ROI? How To Build a Strong Case for Trade Automation
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Emerging Trade Developments (breakout)
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. How can AI Improve Your Internal Audits and Risk Management Processes?
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. What Tools Can Simplify Restricted Party and Watchlist Screenings? (breakout)
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. What Are Some Successful Strategies for Reducing Duty Costs in Trade?
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Establishing Strategic Partnerships Between Trade Compliance and Cross-functional Teams (breakout)
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. What Are the Key Steps to Maximize Refunds from a Drawback Program?
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. How Can You Achieve Visibility Across Your Supply Chain? (breakout)
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Geopolitical Panel
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. #AAEI25 Closing Reception Sponsored by Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
*Subject to change: Session titles, descriptions, and speakers will be added as programming continues to develop.
#AAEI2024 Thank You Message from Conference Co-Chairs
AAEI Thanks Our 2024 Sponsors & Exhibitors
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