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Don’t Miss This Event!

The FIATA World Congress is the premier event for the international freight forwarding community with 3PL Leaders in attendance.  For the first time in 30 years, the FIATA World Congress will be held in the United States – in Los Angeles, home of America’s Port®.

Join colleagues in the third largest economic center in the world where 64% of all freight enters the United States.  Tour shipping centers with cutting edge practices along with key 3PL decision makers in the US freight forwarding industry.

At this year’s World Congress, delegates will have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one appointments with exhibitors, sponsors and other delegates through “FIATA Connect”!

FIATA 2012 PROGRAM OF EVENTS (as of September 2012)

All sessions, events and the exhibition hall take place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

Sunday, October 7, 2012
08.00 – 17.00   TIA Board Meeting | Constellation I & II
09.00 – 17.00   Meeting of the Presidency – by invitation only
12.00 – 17.00   Registration Open | California Lounge
18.00 – 21.00   Joint Boards Dinner: | Intercontinental Hotel 
Dinner of the Extended Board of FIATA & TIA Board – by invitation only

Monday, October 8, 2012
06.30 – 16.00   Golf Tournament | The Angeles National Golf Club
Sponsored By:  (price changed from $255 to $155, thanks to our sponsor)   

08.00 – 17.00   Registration Open | California Lounge
08.00 – 15.00   PreCongress Workshop:  Logistics in the United States | Constellation I & II
A daylong crash course on how to do logistics in the United States and how to make money!
08.00 – 09.30   Overview of doing business in US with transportation companies successfully
(Politics/ economy/culture;  Government regulations;  Infrastructure;  Technology;  and Leveraging opportunities)
09.45 – 11.15   Leveraging opportunities with US transportation companies
(Key associations;  Strategic partnerships;  Identifying independent operators; 
 Contractual arrangements;  and Risk & insurance management)

11.15 – 13.15   Understanding US regulatory issues with imports & exports
(Lasting effects of 9/11;  Import concerns:  C-TPAT, ISF, CSI, CBP initiatives; 
 Export concerns:  BIS, DOS, Treasury, DOC, Denied Party Listings, Deemed exports; 
 Dept. of Justice – FCPA;  and Anti-trust issues)

13.15 – 15.00   Leveraging technology
(What is “state-of-the-art”?;
 Importance of technology to run operations, to use in client interface, and as a potential revenue source; 
 Case study costs, consequences, and benefits;  and Strategies for choosing technology providers)
08.00 – 09.30   TIA Workshop – Credit & Insurance | Olympic Ballroom I & II 
We’ll start the day with a lively discussion of two of the issues that can impact the bottomline of your business.
Bring your ideas, we’ll have the experts to alleviate your fears.
09.00 – 18.00   Exhibitor Hall Set Up | California Showroom
09.45 – 11.15   TIA Workshop – CSA & Liability | Olympic Ballroom I & II 
Forget what you know about CSA and its possible relationship to carrier selection.  Learn about new developments and the studies which cast serious doubt as to CSA's relevance for shippers and brokers. 
11.15 – 13.15   TIA Workshop – Sales with Dr. Jim Kenny | Olympic Ballroom I & II
Back by popular demand, Dr. Jim Kenny will lead a discussion of successful selling in today’s market.
13.15 – 15.00   TIA Workshop – Economic Update | Olympic Ballroom I & II
Renowned economists, Noël Perry and Dan North will discuss views on truck and rail capacity,
the economy, and what the next 24 months will likely look like.
17.00 – 18.30   Wine Tasting on the Lawn | Green Circle Lawn and Pool Deck
Welcome Reception for all Delegates
Sponsored By:    



Tuesday, October 9, 2012
08.00 – 17.00   Registration Open | California Lounge
08.00 – 20.00   Exhibition Hall Open | California Showroom
08.00 – 09.30   Breakfast & Networking + “FIATA Connect” in the Exposition Hall | California Showroom
09.30 – 10.30   Opening Ceremony
10.30 – 11.30   KEYNOTE: Security – Economic – Trade Speaker TBD | Los Angeles Ballroom
11.30 – 13.00   Lunch & Networking + “FIATA Connect” in the Exposition Hall | California Showroom
13.00 – 14.30   MAIN FORUM:  USA Imports:  What Foreign Forwarders Need To Know | Los Angeles Ballroom
14.30 – 15.00   Refreshment Break in the Exposition Hall | California Showroom
15.00 – 16.15   Customs Affairs Institute | Los Angeles Ballroom
16.30 – 18.00   Regional Meetings – Africa/Middle East | Pacific Palisades
16.30 – 18.00   Regional Meetings – Asia/Pacific | Olympic I & II
16.30 – 18.00   Regional Meetings – America | Westside
16.30 – 18.00   Regional Meetings – Europe | Constellation I & II
18.15 – 20.00   Welcome Reception in the Exposition Hall | California Showroom

Wednesday, October 10, 2012
08.00 – 17.00   Registration Open | California Lounge
08.00 – 18.00   Exhibition Hall Open | California Showroom
08.00 – 09.30   Breakfast & Networking + “FIATA Connect” in the Exposition Hall | California Showroom
09.30 – 11.30   Airfreight Institute | Los Angeles Ballroom
11.30 – 13.00   Lunch & Networking + “FIATA Connect” in the Exposition Hall | California Showroom
13.15 – 14.15   Advisory Body Security Matters | Los Angeles Ballroom
14.00 – 15.30   Education Session #1 | Brentwood
US Air Freight – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly:
Liability!  Security!  Availability of Equipment! 
What are the trends in US Air Freight and how can you position your company to take advantage
of this valuable means of moving freight and not get caught up in US security measures.
14.00 – 15.30   Education Session #2 | Sherman Oaks
Building True Partnerships:
Establishing a relationship with a partner in another country is more than overcoming a language barrier. 
Where do I go? Who can help me?  Creating this relationship is a two way street. 
We have an experienced panel who can answer your questions.
14.30 – 15.30   Advisory Body Dangerous Goods | Los Angeles Ballroom
15.30 – 15.45   Refreshment Break in the Exposition Hall | California Showroom
15.45 – 16.45   Advisory Body Legal Matters | Los Angeles Ballroom
15.45 – 17.00   Education Session #3 | Brentwood
Overcoming Regulatory Challenges and the Future of US Customs:
Seems there is a new agency or program every day, but you can manuever through the red tape.
Our panel will not only discuss cross border issues, but also what the future holds for the industry.
15.45 – 17.00   Education Session #4 | Sherman Oaks
Credit, Contracts, Collections, and Insurance - The Things That Keep You Up At Night:
You know how to handle these situations at home, but what happens when it occurs in a foreign land?
We have the experts who know how to prepare you for the murky road ahead.
17.00 – 18.00   Advisory Body Vocational Training | Los Angeles Ballroom
18.00 – 21.00   “A Taste of the USA” Reception for all Delegates | Green Circle Lawn and Pool Deck

Thursday, October 11, 2012
08.00 – 17.00   Registration Open | California Lounge
08.00 – 09.30   Exhibition Hall Open | California Showroom
08.00 – 09.30   Breakfast & Networking + “FIATA Connect” in the Exposition Hall | California Showroom
09.30 – 11.00   Education Session #5 – Multimodal Transport Institute (MTI) | Los Angeles Ballroom
How do we move freight in the US? 
From stem to stern, learn who is involved as freight enters the port and moves through the entire supply chain until it reaches its final destination.
09.30 – 11.30   Tear Down Exhibition Hall | California Showroom
11.30 – 13.00   Lunch On Your Own
11.30 – 16.30   Port Tours advance registration required
Port Tour Registration is taking place On-Site at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza at the FIATA Registration Desk
on a first come first served basis.  Tours are based on availability and space is limited.  Please sign up at the registration desk.
  • Port of Los Angeles
  • Port of Long Beach
13.00 – 15.00   Advisory Body Vocational Training (ABVT) Forum | Constellation I & II
15.30 – 18.30   Meeting of the Extended Board | Olympic I & II
20.00 – 21.00   GALA RECEPTION | California Lounge
21.00 – 23.00   GALA BANQUET:  “Golden Age of Hollywood” | Los Angeles Ballroom
Sponsored By:    

Tables may be reserved for the Gala Banquet at the Registration Desk in the California Lounge beginning October 7, 2012.

Friday, October 12, 2012
08.00 – 12.00   Registration Open | California Lounge
08.00 – 09.30   Breakfast for all Delegates | California Lounge
09.30 – 11.00   General Meeting | Los Angeles Ballroom
11.00 – 11.15   Refreshment Break | California Lounge
11.15 – 12.00   Closing Session | Los Angeles Ballroom
12.00 – 13.00   Press Conference | Constellation I


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