Description

The NAFTZ Legislative Summit invites federal government officials, policy makers and industry leaders from the foreign-trade zone community to address attendees at this Washington D.C. annual popular event.  The Legislative Summit also includes legislative briefings and advocacy topics from multiple agencies and inside-the-beltway experts to equip members of the FTZ community with the information they need for 2024 advocacy efforts.

AGENDA 

CHECK out the 2024 AGENDA here

Opening reception is held Feb. 26 at 5pm, Followed by Summit Feb. 27 from 8 am -6:30 pm for the NAFTZ Legislative Seminar. Then Congressional visits are conducted Feb. 28  

HOTEL 
The Madison, Washington, DC, a Marriott Hotel 

1177 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

The Madison Washington, DC, A Marriott Property, is the official hotel for the Legislative/Fundamentals Summit 2024 is steps away from national monuments, restaurants, dining and the White House - in the heart of DC. The ideal location to have government officials take part in the summit panels and for easy access to take your trade issues direct the Hill on Congressional Visits Day. 

Book online here or call 202-862-1600 (Option #1 for reservations) and reference “NAFTZ” 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.

To learn more about the walk-able hotel location and directions for your arrival in the heart of Washington, DC visit the website here.

SPONSORSHIP  

Check out the 2024 sponsorships available -click 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.

EARN EDUCATIONAL CREDITS

***NAFTZ has been approved to offer up to 6.5 CCS/CES and 7 CPE Credits subject to NCBFAA and NASBA Guidelines/requirements for LIVE attendance for duration of the event. 

Learn more about if attendance can be applied towards certification or recertification of your Accredited Zones Specialist (AZS) or Certified Zones Specialist (CZS) designation if approved via these event pages or contact mirmen@naftz.org for more information.

CREDITS CONGRESSIONAL VISIT MATERIAL

Congressional Contact Information
Senate Contact Information

FTZ Board Annual Report

CONSENT TO 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.