On November 6, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the revised date of the East Coast Trade Symposium to be March 6-7, 2014.  The symposium, which will be held in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, was originally scheduled for October 24-25, 2013, but cancelled due to the government shutdown.
 
Topics expected to be covered in the event include:

• Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) single window and full deployment
• Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS)
• Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEEs)
• Trusted Trader Programs and partnership in trade enforcement
• The president’s National Export Initiative
• Public-private sector engagement

Further information on registration and details will be issued by CBP once available.
 
The CBP announcement can be accessed here