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2024 NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference

September 22-24, 2024


2024 NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference


The annual NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference (GAC) provides attendees with the opportunity to learn about timely and critically important industry changes directly from the influential players involved as well as make their voices heard when explaining the industry's pressing challenges to their Senators and Congressional Representatives. 

If you are a customs broker, ocean freight forwarder, ocean transportation intermediary, indirect air carrier, drawback specialist, manager or executive of a logistics company, or industry service provider interested in the effects of regulation and politics on the transportation logistics industry, you should join us at the NCBFAA 2024 Government Affairs Conference in Washington, DC, September 22-24, 2024.

September 22-24, 2024

Hyatt Regency Washington
on Capitol Hill

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Reminder: Due to the fact that importers and exporters (NEI Professional Members) can now attend various NEI webinars and participate in NEI Case Studies to obtain their necessary CEUs throughout the year, the NEI Professional Members (those not eligible for any type of NCBFAA Membership relating to Regular, Associate, or Affiliate) are no longer eligible to attend the Annual Conference or Government Affairs Conference.

Important Information Regarding Hotel Registration: In an effort to more accurately manage our room block allotment, the NCBFAA has updated its hotel registration policy, now requiring attendees to register for the Conference prior to making their hotel reservations. Upon the completion of your registration, you will receive a link to the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill hotel reservation page that includes NCBFAA's special room block rate of $319.00(+tax)/night. The aforementioned price takes into account the hotel's $20 Destination Fee.

After entering the registration site, if the displayed price does not match your membership category, please contact us at (202) 466-0222 before continuing.

Registration Fees

Attendee Registration Prices

Member TypeEarly Bird
(ends 8.30.24)
After Early Bird
(ends 9.13.24)
On-Site Registration
Member$400$450$475
Non-Member$475$525$575

Spouse/Guest Registration Prices*

Early BirdAfter Early BirdOn-Site Registration
$180$190$200


*Spouse/Guest Registration is for the Welcome and Tuesday Night Receptions ONLY. If attending any other functions, you must pay the full registration fee. We recommend spouses/guests visit or call the concierge desk in the hotel lobby for resources and recommendations to take full advantage of their time in DC.

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
ROOM RATE: $319.00(+tax)

Your hotel booking details will be received from NCBFAA
upon completing the conference registration.

The Room Rate cut-off date is August 15th.


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NCBFAA Conference Registration Policies


Cancellation Policy

Cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing by September 13, 2024. A refund of the full conference fee, minus a $75 administrative fee, will be given for cancellations received by that date. After September 13, 2024, a refund of the full conference fee, minus a $150.00 administrative fee, will be given for cancellations. Submit all requests to bgillis@ncbfaa.org. NCBFAA regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows. Substitutions are gladly accepted! Badge sharing, splitting, and reprints are strictly prohibited. 

Registration Eligibility

Because importers and exporters (NEI Professional Members) may attend various NEI webinars and participate in NEI Case Studies to obtain the required CEUs throughout the year, NEI Professional Members who are ineligible for NCBFAA Regular, Associate or Affiliate Membership may no longer participate in either the NCBFAA Annual Conference or the NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference.

Registration Denials

All registrations are reviewed to ensure they meet NCBFAA eligibility policies. NCBFAA reserves the right to refuse or cancel all ineligible registrations at any time and shall not be held accountable for any outside fees associated with this cancellation.

Special Needs Requirements

For those of you with special needs, e.g., dietary or physical restrictions, please remember to complete the “Special Needs” field when registering for the Government Affairs Conference. To access the “Special Needs” field, click on the "Register Now" button located towards the top of the GAC splash page. Then log in and click "Continue" to open the Recipient Information page. The “Special Needs” field is directly above the “Billing Option” dropdown box at the bottom of that page.

Special Offers/Discounts

New member and Affiliated Association mentor discounts are available. Limit one (1) special offer/discount per registration. The Emerging Leaders Mentor Program is a discounted registration offered to qualified individuals to attend either of the NCBFAA conferences at a special rate. The NCBFAA established this program to provide mentoring opportunities and develop a future generation of association leadership, which serves as a source NCBFAA leadership. In addition, this program provides motivated individuals from local associations with an opportunity to network with experienced industry professionals and volunteers at either NCBFAA event through a discounted registration rate.

Substitution Policy

A transfer of your full registration is permitted prior to the conference by submitting written request to bgillis@ncbfaa.org. Onsite transfers must be accompanied with proof of the original confirmation letter. Only one transfer is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the transfer request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution. Badge sharing, splitting and reprints are strictly prohibited.

Health Liability Waiver 

While no specific vaccine is required to attend this conference, please be advised that by attending an NCBFAA in-person event, all parties are agreeing to the terms and conditions set forth in our Health Liability Waiver. NCBFAA is furthermore following all relevant CDC health guidelines.

Consent to Use of Photographic Images

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, NCBFAA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendees’ image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities by NCBFAA.

*Spouse/Guest Registration is for the Welcome and Tuesday Night Receptions ONLY. If attending any other functions, you must pay the full registration fee. We recommend spouses/guests visit or call the concierge desk in the hotel lobby for resources and recommendations to take full advantage of their time in DC.