Event Registration - CBFANC

A Regulatory Frontline Seminar and Workshop-Afternoon Session
1/27/2026 - 1/27/2026

Please Join CBFANC in welcoming
Deep SenGupta, DSG Global, LLC.
Tom Sidebottom, Regulatory Science Consulting LLC
Vera Dickinson, Innova-Q

In-person seminar / workshop: 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

Join us for a fast-paced, practical seminar designed to demystify the U.S. legal
requirements for importing food, medicines, and medical devices.

The morning session breaks down exactly how CBP, FDA, and USDA regulate your
shipments—from Prior Notice, FSVP, labeling rules, facility registration, classification, to
port-of-entry inspections.

In the afternoon session, participants will learn how to correctly build FDA product codes
step-by-step and avoid common classification mistakes.

Whether you’re an importer, customs broker, logistics provider, or compliance professional,
you’ll learn the essential rules, common pitfalls that trigger detentions and refusals, and
best practices to ensure your products move through U.S. borders smoothly and legally.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Morning Presentations and Afternoon Product Code Workshop

Location: Burlingame REC, Steam Room, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010

Afternoon Workshop 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Add $25.00 CBFANC Members / $40.00 Non-Members
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. FDA Product Code Training 

Educational Credentials for CCS/CES/LCB will be awarded to attendees
Location: Burlingame REC, Steam Room
850 Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010

Registration ends on 1/23/2026

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A Regulatory Frontline Seminar and Workshop-Morning Session
1/27/2026 - 1/27/2026

Please Join CBFANC in welcoming
Deep SenGupta, DSG Global, LLC.
Tom Sidebottom, Regulatory Science Consulting LLC
Vera Dickinson, Innova-Q

In-person seminar / workshop: 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010

Join us for a fast-paced, practical seminar designed to demystify the U.S. legal
requirements for importing food, medicines, and medical devices.
The morning session breaks down exactly how CBP, FDA, and USDA regulate your
shipments—from Prior Notice, FSVP, labeling rules, facility registration, classification, to
port-of-entry inspections.

In the afternoon session, participants will learn how to correctly build FDA product codes
step-by-step and avoid common classification mistakes.

Whether you’re an importer, customs broker, logistics provider, or compliance professional,
you’ll learn the essential rules, common pitfalls that trigger detentions and refusals, and
best practices to ensure your products move through U.S. borders smoothly and legally.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Morning Presentations and Afternoon Product Code Workshop
Location: Burlingame REC, Steam Room, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010

Morning Session: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
$40.00 CBFANC Members / $60.00 Non-Members
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Presentations

Light refreshments Included

Afternoon Workshop 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Add $25.00 CBFANC Members / $40.00 Non-Members
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. FDA Product Code Training 

Educational Credentials for CCS/CES/LCB will be awarded to attendees
Location: Burlingame REC, Steam Room
850 Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010

Registration ends on 1/23/2026

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Sponsor our State of the Port
1/29/2026 - 1/29/2026

An Invitation to Sponsor our Annual State of the Port Dinner Event
January 29, 2026
WESTIN SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, CA
 
This is CBFANC’s premier event of the year when the general membership attends, often with their clients invited to enjoy the evening. This event is typically attended by owners, department heads and senior management. This is the one time of the year when you get a chance to directly meet, network with, and show off your wares to the decision makers.
Recognition awards for outstanding achievement are sometimes given out. Government officials present keynote speeches, and a good time is had by all.
Through your sponsorship, you are supporting an organization that works to benefit its members through continued education and improved service standards. In addition, the association is dedicated to keeping its members current on issues affecting our industry. Sponsor this high-profile event, and assure your company’s direct exposure to potential new customers.
Do not miss out — secure your spot as a premier sponsor.
 
Location: Westin San Francisco Airport
One Old Bayshore Hwy
Millbrae, CA 94030

Registration ends on 1/23/2026

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State of the Port
1/29/2026 - 1/29/2026

Annual State of the Port
Dinner Program
Featuring
 
US Customs and Border Protection Area Port Director 
 
This annual event features U.S. Customs & Border Protection as they present 2025 in review with statistics showing how our port has performed in comparison with other ports on the West Coast.  CBP will outline their expectations of upcoming programs to be in place in 2026.  
This is the one time of year when you get a chance to directly meet and network with our local Customs & Border Protection officials, other brokers, forwarders, sureties, lawyers, carriers, and others of our membership and guests.
When:
January 29, 2026
4:30 PM – Registration & No Host Reception — Dinner begins at 6:00 PM
 
Where:
NEW VENUE!
Westin San Francisco Airport, 1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae, CA
 
 
Location: Westin San Francisco Airport
One Old Bayshore Hwy
Millbrae, CA 94030

Registration ends on 1/23/2026

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copy of State of the Port - a Virtual Event
2/10/2030

We have a Program you will enjoy!
Three Speakers!

• CBP Area Port Director Bruce Murley
  • Aloha – Meet and Greet your new CBP San Francisco Area Port Director!
    Director Murley joins us from the Port of Honolulu. 
     
• PCC Counsel Peter Friedmann
  • Trade Tariffs, GSP and Detention & Demurrage – Who do you call?
    Get in the know on DC policies and the know-how on FMC's policing on unfair ocean practices.
     
• Coast Guard Captain of the Port N.California Marie Byrd
  • How to Keep Track of 2,500 Miles of Shoreline?
    The Coast Guard will provide a behind-the-scenes-view of the daily challenges of keeping our port and waterways safe.
     

Location: CBFANC Cloud
P.O. Box 26269
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca 94010


Registration has Closed for this event.

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State of the Port - a Virtual Event
2/10/2030

We have a Program you will enjoy!
Three Speakers!

• CBP Area Port Director Bruce Murley
  • Aloha – Meet and Greet your new CBP San Francisco Area Port Director!
    Director Murley joins us from the Port of Honolulu. 
     
• PCC Counsel Peter Friedmann
  • Trade Tariffs, GSP and Detention & Demurrage – Who do you call?
    Get in the know on DC policies and the know-how on FMC's policing on unfair ocean practices.
     
• Coast Guard Captain of the Port N.California Marie Byrd
  • How to Keep Track of 2,500 Miles of Shoreline?
    The Coast Guard will provide a behind-the-scenes-view of the daily challenges of keeping our port and waterways safe.
     

Location: CBFANC Cloud
P.O. Box 26269
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca 94010


Registration has Closed for this event.

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State of the Port - a Virtual Event
2/10/2030

We have a Program you will enjoy!
Three Speakers!

• CBP Area Port Director Bruce Murley
  • Aloha – Meet and Greet your new CBP San Francisco Area Port Director!
    Director Murley joins us from the Port of Honolulu. 
     
• PCC Counsel Peter Friedmann
  • Trade Tariffs, GSP and Detention & Demurrage – Who do you call?
    Get in the know on DC policies and the know-how on FMC's policing on unfair ocean practices.
     
• Coast Guard Captain of the Port N.California Marie Byrd
  • How to Keep Track of 2,500 Miles of Shoreline?
    The Coast Guard will provide a behind-the-scenes-view of the daily challenges of keeping our port and waterways safe.
     

Location: CBFANC Cloud
P.O. Box 26269
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca 94010


Registration has Closed for this event.

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Export Controls - a Virtual Event
2/17/2030

We have an export oriented webinar on Export
controls for freight forwarders and exporters; a program you will enjoy!

Lani Tito from Bureau of Industry and Security BIS will speak about general overview
of BIS and the export controls that govern licensed cargo.  Topics discussed may include
overview of export administration regulations, Denied party screening, Export Clearances,
recordkeeping and export compliance programs.

Janice Whitaker is currently with Abbott Laboratories, managing a Customs
and Trade Compliance team.  She is also currently the President of WIT NC.
Janice will be speaking from the private sector perspective, and how to
properly navigate the ACE Direct - Export Filing concerning licensed cargo.
This will be of special interest to the export departments of freight
forwarders and export professionals.
 

Location: CBFANC Cloud
P.O. Box 26269
SAN FRANCISCO, Ca 94010


Registration has Closed for this event.

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An Invitation to Sponsor our “VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING” Event
12/9/2030

 An Invitation to Sponsor our “VIRTUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING” Event
Through your sponsorship, you are supporting an organization that works to benefit its members through continued education and improved service standards.  In addition, the association is dedicated to keeping its members current on issues affecting our industry.  Sponsor this holiday event and assure your company’s direct exposure to potential new customers by creating a festive positive memory.

All sponsorships include exposure on our website and an opportunity to address our membership at the event via Zoom Communications.
Do not miss out — secure your spot as a primary sponsor. The Meeting link is in the registration confirmation. 
 
Call us at 510-864-2233 or Email to info@cbfanc.org or chris.ramos@ksicorp.com about any questions.
Thank you for your support!


The Annual CBFANC Membership meeting has gone virtual!
Please join us via for a meeting with the current CBFANC Board of Directors; we will also be announcing the winners of this year’s elections.

Special Guest: Port of Oakland’s new Maritime Director Bryan Brandes will give us updates on the Port of Oakland.
Join us to hear the Port news and challenges facing the Maritime & Trade industry.

Wednesday December 9, 2020
5:00pm – 6:30pm

A bounty of raffle prizes are up for grabs ~ you must be registered to win.

Location: CBFANC Cloud
P.O. Box 26269
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94126


Account Log-In Not Required for Registration

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