In the world of cross-border trade, there is no textbook—just an ever-evolving landscape that we navigate together. For years, the automotive customs and trade community has relied on real-world experience, peer insight, and the collective wisdom that comes from “figuring it out” side by side, not from a formal classroom. The AIAG North American Customs & Trade Town Hall is where that spirit thrives — a true reunion where professionals reconnect each year to share what’s new, what’s changed, and how we’ll tackle the next round of challenges together.
On November 6, join us at Elevate in Detroit with your trade peers for the must-attend AIAG North American Customs & Trade Town Hall. This one-day, in-person/vitural forum is more than an event — it’s where customs and trade professionals, OEMs, suppliers, brokers, logistics experts, and government officials gather as a community to openly discuss what’s working, debate what’s not, and swap lessons learned. Here, we don’t just hear about USMCA enforcement, valuation, tariffs, and digital trade—we break down what these mean for our day-to-day and how we’ll adapt as a group.
Why attend the “reunion”?
- Practical Peer Wisdom: Sessions focus on real regulatory shifts, compliance puzzles, and technology solutions—always rooted in lived experience, not just theory.
- Expert Guides: Hear from trusted voices like Bruce Leeds (Braumiller Law Group), Rory Heslington (Autos Drive America), Cindy Allen (Trade Force Multiplier LLC), and Pete Mento (DSV)—and join the conversation with your own hard-won insights.
- Community Collaboration: This is where the industry’s “figuring it out” happens, as peers network, compare notes, and shape tomorrow’s best practices through open discussion.
- Earn 6.5 NCBFAA Credits: Attendees receive 6.5 continuing education credits (CCS/MCS, CES/MES, or LCB) from the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) — an investment in your professional journey, validated by the collective.
Seats are filling fast—early bird discounts end October 9.
Reconnect with your community, contribute your experience, and bring back practical solutions at the central forum for North American trade. Register now for the 2025 AIAG North American Customs & Trade Town Hall.
