Northeast Trade and Transportation Conference

10/21/2026 to 10/23/2026

Event Details

We look forward to returning to Newport Harbor Island Resort, Goat Island, Newport, RI , for the 30th Annual Northeast Trade and Transportation Conference.  Sessions and workshops will start on Wednesday morning, 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. Thursday's agenda 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.  Friday sessions kick off with a hearty networking breakfast and ends by noon.  Confirmed Speakers: Alan Murphy , CEO and Founder, Sea-Intelligence Felix Lo , North America Executive Vice President, OOCL Peter Friedmann , FBB Federal Relations; Counsel, CONECT Adam Weiskettel , 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 , Associate Advisor, SASI World 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)  $300  $350     Registration is non-refundable but can be transferred. Contact the CONECT office for details or to transfer a registration at sbeland@conect.org.    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.