• AGENDA

    September 17, 2025 Castaway Portland – 1900 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR

    *This FDRA event is worth 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs): ICPA-082025-3-5549

    8:00 – 9:00 am | Breakfast

    sponsored by Port of Long Beach

    9:00 – 9:15 am | Opening Remarks & Summit Kickoff

    9:15 – 9:45 am | Keynote: Navigating the Global Trade Landscape One Truth Social Post at a Time

    • Kurt Tandan, Associate General Counsel & Vice President of Government Affairs, adidas

    9:45 – 10:15 am | Three More Key Issues to Watch – De Minimis, UFLPA, and the Economy

    • Andrew Savini, Vice President, LRQA
    • Gary Raines, Chief Economist, FDRA
    • Mike Ransier, Sr. Global Customs and Trade Specialist, Columbia Sportswear Company
    • Donald Hok, Managing Director, Washington National Tax, Trade & Customs, KPMG
    • moderated by Thomas Crockett, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, FDRA

    10:15 – 10:45 am | Networking Break

    sponsored by Jones & Vining

    10:45 – 11:15 am | Ports, Pricing, and Logistics: Delivering Footwear to Customers

    11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Break Out Sessions: Real-World Situations, Policy Challenges, and Trade Scenarios

    12:15 – 1:15 pm | Lunch & Networking

    sponsored by Super Dry

    1:15 – 2:15 pm | Deep Thoughts on Where we are Headed on Trade with Pete Mento

    • Pete Mento, Commercial Director, Customs & International Trade, DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

    2:15 – 2:40 pm | Chemical Compliance Deep Dive: PFAS, Safety, and Regulatory Trends

    2:40 – 3:15 pm | Who Wants to Be a Shoe Millionaire? Cash and Prizes!

    3:15 pm | Closing Reflections and Farewell

  • Thank you to our 2025 Summit Sponsors