Upcoming event
When
Thursday, October 22, 2026
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. CST
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Office 365Where
1701 Golf Road, Tower 3
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
$150 (USD) per person
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Break through trade barriers and safeguard your supply chain
Are you ready to gain insight into trade policy? This event is a must for supply chain professionals seeking expert knowledge, networking, and strategies on trade regulations and compliance.
Gain a deep understanding on import compliance, U.S. policy changes, freight market updates, and more. Don’t miss out on the latest insights and comprehensive to strengthen your trade compliance program.
A detailed look at the day
8:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Please join us for a Continental Breakfast.
9:00 a.m.
Tariffs, Compliance, and Duty Minimization Strategies
Get the inside scoop on 2026 U.S. trade regulations—discover tariff updates like IEEPA-based changes, reciprocal tariffs, and Section 232 measures—along with clever duty-saving tips to tackle rising costs. Unlock practical strategies to cut expenses, reduce risks, and give your global supply chain a competitive edge.
10:45 a.m.
Air Capacity, Speed, and Strategy in a Rapidly Evolving Market
Get insider insights and innovative approaches to keep your air supply chain ahead of the curve, with practical tools for staying agile and competitive amid global disruption. From rate stability and premium service tiers to allocation planning, transit reliability, and the evolving role of consolidation and charter programs, you’ll gain actionable guidance to strengthen your air freight strategy.
12:00 p.m.
Lunch
Enjoy a catered lunch and networking opportunity.
1:00 p.m.
FCL & LCL Strategies for a New Era of Global Trade
Discover how to evolve your global shipping strategy with expert advice for full and less than container load shipments. This engaging session brings fresh insights into market changes and practical shipping tactics, while offering ways to stay ahead of evolving trends. Get everything you need to boost efficiency, resilience, and success in international ocean shipping.
2:30 p.m.
Trade Topic
TBD
3:30 p.m.
Questions & Answers Roundtable
Join our experts for a 15-minute interactive Q&A session.
Welcome our spotlight speakers
Get ready to be inspired! Our skilled speakers bring a wealth of trade policy experience to the table, promising to ignite your curiosity and fuel your passion for problem solving.
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Kevin Doucette Director Trade Policy & Security
Kevin is a licensed U.S. customs broker and has been at the forefront of the supply chain security movement. He has helped hundreds of importers obtain CTPAT certification and validation. His expertise includes assessing supply chain risk, conducting facility and business audits, developing internal controls, and conducting training for both regulatory compliance and supply chain security.
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Coline Garcia Ocean Product Development Manager
Coline joined C.H. Robinson in 2016, with prior experience at DHL Global Forwarding in Australia and Taiwan, as well as CMA CGM headquarters in France. Coline focuses on supporting solution design, problem resolution, as well as ocean strategy and sustainability. Coline works closely with our North American branches and global procurement teams to ensure our customers’ expectations are represented. A native of France, she holds a master’s degree in international negotiations from the Aix-Marseille University, France.
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Keith Nehring Air Senior Product Development Manager
Keith is a senior product development manager for air freight at C.H. Robinson. In this role Keith is responsible for the growth of air freight services through new sales and increasing wallet share with existing accounts. Through his 20 years with C.H. Robinson, Keith has held multiple roles including launching the JFK air gateway in 2011. Keith leverages his deep understanding of the air freight market to deliver creative solutions to global customers.