EVENT REGISTRATION
NAFTZ hosts the Legislative Summit, inviting federal government officials, policy makers and industry leaders from the foreign-trade zone community to bring Washington D.C. legislative briefings and advocacy topics from DC to you.
Registration will open closer to the event date. For the latest in monitoring travel conditions please visit our hotel tab below.
Located at 1177 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20005 in the heart of Washington DC,The Madison, Washington, DC, a Marriott Hotel is the NAFTZ host event hotel which is steps away from national monuments, restaurants, dining and the White House. The ideal location to have government officials take part in the summit panels and for easy access to take your trade issues and the opportunity to engage directly by participating in Capitol Hill Visits Day.
A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved for the NAFTZ Legislative Summit. On-line reservation link will be provided closer to the event date
The Madison Washington, Washington, DC, a Marriott Hotel, in Washington, DC, is the official hotel for the Legislative Summit 2025. Once online and call in reservations are available reference “NAFTZ Legislative Summit 2025” to book your room at the NAFTZ discounted rate of $259/night + tax, based on availability as a limited number of rooms have been reserved. If you have any issues securing the discount rate, please contact ASAP - Victoria Cartwright vcartwright@naftz.org or 202-331-1950 ext. 225.
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Learn about the local surroundings here.
Sponsorship sales are open year round based on first come first served as an ideal way to connect with the FTZ Trade Community. Contact vcartwright@naftz.org for more information.
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FTZ Board Annual Report
AGENDA
Traditionally the event begins with an opening reception Monday followed by Tuesday seminar 8 am -6:30 pm and concludes Wednesday with Capitol Hill visits where guests are encourages to contact their local representatives directly for appoints, see resources above. The formal program will be available closer to the event date.
Join the discussion on Twitter: @NAFTZThe official hashtag for 2025 will be released closer to the event date.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Feb. 24, 2025 Mon. Reception 5-6pm
Feb. 25, 2025 Tues. Legislative Summit 8am-6:30pm (outlined below)
Feb. 26, 2025 Wed. Capitol Hill, 8am*- 5pm *with TENTATIVE group PHOTO at 8am
Feb. 25 Tues.
8-8:15am Welcome
8:15-9am Congressional Outlook
9:00 -9:45 Congressional Insight
9:45-10:15am Break
10:15-11:15am FTZ Board Update
11:15-12:30pm A Conversation with CBP
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-3:00pm USTR
3:00 – 6:30pm TENTATIVE Capitol Hill TOUR & Reception
EARN EDUCATIONAL CREDITS
Attend the NAFTZ Annual Conference and earn credit. NAFTZ will undergo the application process closer to the event to offer CCS/CES credit. Attendance can be applied towards certification or recertification of your Accredited Zones Specialist (AZS) designation. NAFTZ is currently undergoing the approval process for CCS/CES credit for this event.
CONSENT TO USE PHOTO/VIDEO/AUDIO USE
*By completing NAFTZ registration, I hereby grant NAFTZ (National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones) the unrestricted right to use my name, contact information, image, likeness, quote(s), or voice that is transcribed, photographed, or recorded at the NAFTZ Legislative Summit February 2025 (“Legislative Summit”), for any purpose, including use or publication on its website, promotional materials, presentations, press releases, social media tools, sponsorship reference, or any other media. I understand that I will not receive any compensation for such use or publication. I understand that edits may be made prior to such use or publication, and I hereby waive the right to inspect or approve any use or publication wherein my name, image, likeness, quote(s), or voice appears. I hereby release NAFTZ from any and all claims and liability relating to such use or publication of my name, image, likeness, quote(s), or voice. By registering for this event, I agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). PII includes any information that identifies me personally (e.g. name, address, email address, phone number, etc.). NAFTZ will use PII to: (a) enable your event registration/attendee roster; (b) review, evaluate and administer NAFTZ initiatives; (c) market NAFTZ opportunities and sponsorship you may potentially be interested in; NAFTZ may use your PII for so long as NAFTZ remains active in conducting any of the above purposes.
Join us for the NAFTZ opening reception (Feb. 24, 2025), then Legislative Summit (Feb. 25, 2025) followed by a day of Congressional Visits on the Hill (Feb. 26, 2025).
2025 LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT PRICES
To be provided closer to the event date. For reference 2024 pricing is found below
MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: Join NAFTZ in order to qualify for membership discounts.
Status
Early Rate by 1/10/24
Rate 1/11/24 to Onsite
Member
$425
$499
Non-Member
$649
$749
If the current NAFTZ member is not attending the event, a substitute from the same company may be provided. Such requests to be sent to vcartwright@naftz.org. *Note by registering you agree to be listed in the event app/follow up attendee roster and remain compliant with the NAFTZ photo/video policy on our website.
**Federal Government rate available by request.
EVENT & REGISTRATION POLICIES
ADDED SAVINGSThe best deal is always NAFTZ membership for access to complimentary monthly webinar access, target trade contracts, involvement in key trade issues via committee and added event savings - ensure your NAFTZ Membership is up to date.
Check back for additional promotions and deals closer to the event date.
*NAFTZ Membership must be confirmed by NAFTZ to be eligible for discounts. If the current NAFTZ member is not attending the event, a substitute from the same company may be provided. For such a substitution, please email vcartwright@naftz.org.
PAYMENT
All early bird attendees must pay by the date of early bird deadline 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 exceptions 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.
CANCELLATION/REFUNDS
Registration fees are fully refundable for written cancellations received by NAFTZ by January 8, 2025. Cancellations received by the NAFTZ between January 9 & January 17, 2025 will receive a 50% credit for their registration fee toward a future 2025 NAFTZ Meeting. Cancellations received after January 17 will be responsible for the full registration fee amount due to the NAFTZ and no meeting credits will be issued.
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