This is it — your final chance to secure a seat in-person or virtually at the industry’s most essential customs and trade event of the year. The AIAG North American Customs and Trade Town Hall is tomorrow, November 6, 2025, and spots are almost gone. If you’re ready for real answers, direct access to leading experts, and the support of a community that truly understands your challenges, now is the time to act.

If you’ve seen attendees smiling for selfies with AVA at our recent events, you already know—she’s more than a friendly face. Powered by AI and built on AIAG’s expert-vetted, industry-curated library, AVA is your digital guide to quality, supply chain, and corporate responsibility resources.

In the latest episode of our sponsored collaboration with the Automotive Supply Chain Prophets Podcast, Jeff Kosloski, Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at Ryder and AIAG Board Member, shares how manufacturers and 3PLs can achieve more when they operate as true partners.

This month marked the successful conclusion of the Automotive Trade Compliance Masterclass — a first-of-its-kind program brought by AIAG and TCEPro to advance trade compliance expertise across the automotive industry.

As the automotive industry accelerates toward electrification, the need for safe, standardized practices in managing lithium-ion batteries has never been greater.

Al Dewar serves on both the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers and the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters, which puts him in a unique position to understand multiple perspectives of the industry. Dewar is executive vice president of GHY International, one of North America’s longest-serving customs brokers. His talk at the AIAG North American Customs & Trade Town Hall on November 6, 2025, at Elevate in Detroit, will provide a Canadian trade update focused primarily on CARM (Canada Border Services Agency Assessment and Revenue Management), tariffs, and what’s ahead.

The 2025 AIAG North American Customs and Trade Town Hall may conclude on November 6, but the learning doesn’t stop there. The following day, November 7, AIAG will host two focused training sessions designed to help customs and trade professionals strengthen compliance, improve accuracy, and stay ahead of evolving global trade requirements.

Supply chain challenges are evolving fast—from logistics and materials management to customs, trade, and digital transformation. AVA, AIAG’s new virtual assistant, is here to help you keep pace. Instantly access reliable answers on everything from inventory management and MMOG/LE to EV battery handling and compliance documentation.

Navigating the latest tariff policies can mean the difference between lost revenue and new opportunity. Join AIAG on October 15, 2025, from 1:30–2:30 PM EST for our free webinar, From Trade Policy to Practice: A Best-Practice Approach to Today’s Tariff Turbulence.

In today’s dynamic automotive environment, understanding the fundamentals of supply chain management is more important than ever. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to expand your knowledge, AIAG’s Essentials of Supply Chain Management online training series offers a comprehensive foundation in key concepts, processes, and best practices — all available anytime, anywhere.