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Join us at Newport Harbor Island Resort, Goat Island, Newport, RI, for the 30th Annual Northeast Trade and Transportation Conference. Sessions and workshops will start on Wednesday, 10:00 am, followed by U.S. CBP and PGA Trade Day in the afternoon. Wednesday will close with Peter Friedmann's "Off the Record" and a Welcome Reception, 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Thursday's agenda, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, is packed with top leaders in trade and transportation, including a luncheon keynote. Celebrate 30 years of T&T conferences at Thursday evening's Harborside Reception and Dinner overlooking Narragansett Bay, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Friday sessions kick off with a hearty networking breakfast at 8:00 am, followed by sessions, 9:00 to 11:30 am. Confirmed Speakers: Angela Ellard, Senior Adviser (Non-resident), Economic Security and Technology Department, CSIS. Former Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) - Commissioner Robert Harvey, Federal Maritime Commission
- Diane Sabatino, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, U.S. CBP
- Alan Murphy, CEO and Founder, Sea-Intelligence
- Felix Lo, North America Executive Vice President, OOCL
- Peter Friedmann, FBB Federal Relations; Counsel, CONECT
- Adam Weiskettel, Vice President, Commercial and Marketing Support, BNSF
- Trade Lane Update
- Alison Leavitt, Managing Director, WSSA
- Nicole Uchrin, Managing Director, Gemini Shippers Association
- From AI Strategy to Workflow Reality: How to Move from Pilot Projects to Real Operational Impact
- Jonathon Adams, President, Salix Data
- Nick Schweiger, Director Finance Transformation, KMPG
- Rahul Parikh, Partner, Rapid Developers
- Vincent Annunziato, Owner/CEO, Digital Supply Chain Innovations LLC
Registration opens mid-July. Register by September 18 and save up to $200! Registration Fees: | Ticket | Member Full/Early Bird Price | Non-member Full/Early Bird Price | Early Bird Discount | | Full Conference with Thursday's Harborside Reception and Dinner | $950/$750 | $1200/$1000 | Save $200! | | Full Conference, without Thursday's Harborside Reception and Dinner | $850/$650 | $1100/$900 | Save $200! | | Wednesday Sessions, Lunch, and Reception | $400/$350 | $650/$600 | Save $50! | | Thursday Sessions, Harborside Reception and Dinner (and Friday morning - bonus) | $650/$575 | $900/$825 | Save $75! | | Thursday Sessions, without Harborside Reception and Dinner | $500/$450 | $750/$700 | Save $50! | | Friday Morning Networking Breakfast and Sessions | $150 | $250 | | | Thursday's Harborside Reception and Dinner (includes Friday morning sessions) | $250 | $300 | |
Registration is non-refundable but can be transferred. Contact the CONECT office for details or to transfer a registration at sbeland@conect.org.   CCS/MCS, CES/MES, LCB credit type(s) pending approval
Hotel Reservations/Room Block T&T registration is required to book a room through the CONECT block. Room rates are $379/night, plus tax. The room block will close when filled, or September 25, 2026. Group Link: The CONECT rate is $379/night, plus tax. The hotel/room block link is open at Group Link: https://book.passkey.com/go/CONECTAnnual2026 Or, call a Reservations Agent- 401-849-2600; select 1 for reservations and follow the prompts to contact an agent. Please mention CONECT 30th Annual Trade & Transportation Conference room block when speaking to the agent. Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship opportunities are available, details at available at Event Sponsor - CONECT. Over 245 trade and transportation professionals attended CONECT's Northeast Trade and Transportation Conference in 2025. The conference is a great opportunity to enhance your company's visibility and expand your network to a targeted audience. Contact the CONECT office to reserve your sponsorship, sbeland@conect.org.
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