Celebrate 50 Years of NAFTZ at the Annual Conference: Top Reasons to Attend!

Your NAFTZ President and NAFTZ Board Chair have attended a lot of annual conferences – as leaders, as organizers, as attendees… and each one is special in its own way.  If you have been to annual conferences before, you too likely have fond memories of the people, places and times from each event.  They seem even more special now in the wake of the pandemic. NAFTZ’s annual conference is no different and our 2022 annual conference in Miami last year was a fantastic reunion of FTZ professionals.  This year, we add celebrating 50 years of our professional association to the mix!  Here are some top reasons to attend our annual conference which is less than two months away –

Build Knowledge and Skills

Every year, NAFTZ’s program committee works hard for months to offer compelling sessions with industry leaders, high-ranking federal officials, motivating talks, and insights that provide an abundance of learning opportunities. You can expand your personal and professional development while bringing back new FTZ-specific knowledge to your business and teammates.

Grow Your Network of FTZ Professionals

Networking is a pretty big buzzword, but that’s because it works. Engaging with others and meeting new people provides brand new business opportunities and solutions. You never know where you’ll meet your next helpful colleague – next employee – next supplier – next customer – the NAFTZ annual conference provides an ideal environment to meet people you might otherwise never connect with.

Keep Up with Emerging and Changing FTZ topics and Regulations

FTZs operate in a continuously changing and evolving environment.  NAFTZ works hard to bring key individuals to speak on the latest issues and changes that directly impact zone operations and success.  Annual Conference is a one-stop opportunity to talk in-person with individuals with critical roles in the U.S. FTZ program and it’s continued evolution and growth.

Learn About New Solutions and Products for FTZ Professionals

NAFTZ is the only association and hosts the only conferences in the U.S. that are 100% focused on the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone program.  The annual conference brings sponsors, exhibitors and attendees that serve the FTZ community.  It’s your opportunity to keep up on what new solutions and services are available to help make the most of your FTZ.

Celebrate!

The annual conference is an opportunity to celebrate!  Headlining the conference this year of course is our milestone 50 years of NAFTZ driving economic growth and global competitiveness.  We’ll take a look back as well as a look forward in the life of our association.  It’s also a time to celebrate our profession and each other.  NAFTZ’s greatest resource is our members – we help each other, build networks and friendships that last for decades.  We are a community of professionals sharing experiences in a unique program that helps our communities thrive in the global market – conference is a time to pause and celebrate what we do and the positive impacts we make. 

Enjoy.

The Loews Miami Beach is a wonderful place to not only focus on learning and networking, but also time to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach, pools, lounges, nearby restaurants, entertainment and night-life.  Just ask anyone that attended the 2022 annual conference, and they’ll tell you what an amazing venue the Loews Miami Beach is for a conference – some experience it for yourself!

So if you haven’t already, register to attend the upcoming NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition for an impactful experience:

Make your Loews Miami Beach Hotel reservations here by August 1^st:  https://www.loewshotels.com/miami-beach/group-naftz-annual-conference-exhibition-2023

Complete your conference registration here by August 1^st and save $100:  https://www.naftz.org/annual-conference-exposition/

We hope to see you in Miami in September!

Jeffrey Tafel
NAFTZ President

Shane Williams
NAFTZ Chairman