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Registration
OPEN
November 5, 2026
Detroit, MI
11/5/2026 8:30:00 AM
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2026 AIAG North American Customs and Trade Town Hall: Turning Complexity Into Confidence
In an era of shifting regulations, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapid technological change, navigating the automotive supply chain requires more than just keeping up. It requires a united community. The 2026 AIAG North American Customs and Trade Town Hall is the premier neutral forum designed exclusively for automotive customs and trade professionals to gather, share standardized solutions, and build collective confidence.
Join us on November 5, 2026, in Detroit or virtually, to connect with peers, government officials, and top-tier customs brokers. This year's comprehensive agenda is structured to address the exact operational and strategic challenges your organization faces daily.
What to Expect
Our expert-led sessions will cover the full spectrum of North American trade compliance and strategy, including:
- Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE): Discover how a centralized, standardized approach to entry management can streamline operations, enhance compliance, and improve data visibility across global trade operations.
- Duty Drawback and Cost Recovery: Learn how manufacturers and suppliers are identifying eligible claims, recovering duties, and turning trade complexity into financial opportunity.
- Audit Readiness: Understand emerging enforcement priorities regarding valuation, origin, and USMCA claims to protect your organization from intensifying audit risks.
- Cross-Border Modernization: Stay ahead of the latest CBSA developments in Canada and regulatory transformations and heightened enforcement in Mexico.
- Agentic AI and Technology: Explore real-world applications of next-generation AI to manage compliance, mitigate operational risk, and improve responsiveness.
- Trusted Trader Programs: Elevate your ISA and CTPAT programs from simple certifications to strategic business advantages that improve audit readiness.
- Border Crossing Efficiency: Optimize PAPS processing and manage non-FAST border strategies to keep your freight moving and avoid costly production disruptions.
- The Future of USMCA: Prepare for upcoming reviews, tariff trends, and evolving trade remedies.
- Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook: Gain critical insights into the macroeconomic forces and geopolitical developments shaping global automotive trade.
Professional Development and Networking
In addition to peer-to-peer networking during our interactive breaks, luncheon, and the Customs and Trade After Hours Reception, this event supports your professional growth. National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) credits will be available. An NCBFAA credits code will be provided to participants upon completion of the post-event survey.
Agenda
7:30 AM
Check-In Registration and Continental Breakfast
Location
Registration Floor / Pre-Function Area
8:30 AM
Welcome Address
Location
Presentation Room
8:40 AM
CAPE – Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries
Location
Presentation Room
9:20 AM
CBSA Updates: What Automotive Importers Need to Know Now
Location
Presentation Room
10:05 AM
Networking Break
Location
Pre-Function Area
10:35 AM
Would Your Trade Program Withstand an Audit Today?
Location
Presentation Room
11:10 AM
Would Your Trade Program Withstand an Audit Today?
Location
Presentation Room
11:55 AM
Networking Luncheon
Location
Pre-Function Area
12:30 PM
Luncheon Keynote: Agentic AI and the Next Generation of Automotive Trade Compliance
Location
Presentation Room
1:00 PM
Turn Trade Complexity into Financial Opportunity
Location
Presentation Room
1:30 PM
From Certification to Strategic Value: Elevating ISA & CTPAT Programs
Location
Presentation Room
2:00 PM
Keeping Freight Moving: PAPS and Non-FAST Border Crossing Strategies
Location
Presentation Room
2:45 PM
Beyond Compliance: Preparing for the Future of USMCA
Location
Presentation Room
3:30 PM
Networking Break & Exhibitor Drawing
Location
Pre-Function Area
4:00 PM
Global Economic & Geopolitical Outlook: Preparing for What's Next
Location
Presentation Room
4:45 PM
Customs & Trade Evening Reception
Location
Pre-Function Area
Registration Options
In Person
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM ET
Location
Elevate At One Campus Martius
1000 Woodward Avenue
16th Floor
Detroit, MI
1000 Woodward Avenue
16th Floor
Detroit, MI
EARLY-BIRD PRICE THROUGH October 8, 2026
$250.00 for members
$350.00 for non-members
REGULAR PRICE
$325.00 for members
$425.00 for non-members
Virtual
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET
EARLY-BIRD PRICE THROUGH October 8, 2026
$325.00 for members
$425.00 for non-members
REGULAR PRICE
$400.00 for members
$500.00 for non-members
Event Highlights
Event Sponsors
Sponsorships are available for a wide variety of budgets and provide opportunities for thought leadership conversations, interactions and branding.
Sponsorship Opportunity
Disclaimer: AIAG is a not-for-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the improvement of the global automotive supply chain. As the collective voice of OEMs and suppliers, our sole purpose is to provide neutral forums, best practices, standardized tools and training to address common industry challenges. AIAG maintains strict independence from all political parties and does not engage in any political advocacy. Furthermore, as a mission-driven association, AIAG has no ownership stake in the businesses of technology and service providers. Our work is exclusively focused on fostering collaboration for the betterment of the global automotive industry.
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Exhibitors
Hotel Information
Call 800-722-2323 to reserve room by phone.
Reservation cut off is 10/5/26
Call 313-887-7000 to reserve by phone Group rate code A05.
Reservation cut off is 10/6/26
FAQs
Additional Hotel Information
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Additional Hotel Information
Hotel Indigo
Book at hotel website and under rate preference choose Group Code and enter code J61 or call (877) 846-3446 and give them group rate code J61
The Atheneum Suite Hotel
Call the Reservations Department at (800) 772-2323 to reserve their room under the block "Automotive Industry Action Group."
Parking Information
Open
Parking Information
Parking is free in the One Campus Martius garage (1188 Farmer St) just behind the building.
Instructions for parking:
Drive into the garage and park anywhere. Before leaving your car, MAKE NOTE OF YOUR LICENSE PLATE NUMBER. When you get to registration, go to the AIAG employee by the Parking Validation sign and give him your license plate number. Upon leaving you just drive out of the lot.
Attendee List
Open
Attendee List
Sponsors and Exhibitors are given an attendee list before the event. If you do not want your contact information shared with the sponsors and exhibitors, please email Shannon Osburn at sosburn@aiag.org and indicate your desire to opt out and she will remove you from the contact list.
Cancellation Policy
Open
Cancellation Policy
Registrations cancelled 30 or more business days prior to the program date will receive a full refund. Registrations cancelled less than 30 business days prior to the program date, as well as NO SHOWS, will forfeit all fees. Substitutions are welcome.
Event App
Open
Event App
The AIAG event app will be used for this event. Items such as directory, agenda, sponsors and exhibitors, presentations, maps, surveys and other materials will be available exclusively on the event app. App instructions will be sent to all attendees prior to the event date.
Dress Code
Open
Dress Code
Business Casual
Virtual Attendees
Open
Virtual Attendees
The link for the event will be sent to the email you used at registration within 24 hours of the event start time.
