USFIA Presents our Virtual Seminar:
FASHION FORWARD 2021
February 3 & 4, 2021
Registration: FREE for members / $195 for non-members
The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) invites you to join our virtual seminar Fashion Forward 2021. This two-day event will feature keynote presentations and interactive panels to help you stay ahead of the curve in 2021. The event will take place on February 3rd and 4th from 1:00 PM ET to 4:00 PM ET each day.
Wednesday, FEBRUARY 3
1:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Opening Remarks
- Anna Walker, USFIA Chair
- Julia K. Hughes, President of the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Overview of Policy and Politics for the Global Fashion Industry
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Julia K. Hughes, President, United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)
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David M. Spooner, USFIA Washington Counsel at Barnes & Thornburg LLP
2:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Break
2:15 PM to 2:45
Global Trends in Cotton – Update on Cotton Markets, Price Fluctuations and Trends
- Robert Antoshak,CEO, Textile Projects LLC
2:45 PM to 3:15 PM
Brexit by PwC
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Chris Johnson,IP and Commercial Solicitor, PwC UK
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Matthew Clark,Head of Customs, Excise & International Trade, PWC UK
3:15 PM to 3:35 PM
Trends to Watch in 2021
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Sheng Lu,Associate Professor at the University of Delaware Department of Fashion & Apparel Studies
3:35 PM to 3:55 PM
The Future of Supply Chain Transparency with Serai
- Vivek Ramachandran, Chief Executive Officer, Serai
- Lindsey Hermes, Head of Serai Enterprise Solutions, Serai
3:55 PM to 4:05 PM
Wrap-up
Thursday, FEBRUARY 4
1:00 PM to 1:10 PM
Opening Remarks
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Julia K. Hughes, President of the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)
1:10 PM to 1:40 PM
Customs Policy and Outlook for 2021
- Mary Jo Muoio, Senior Vice President of Trade Services at GEODIS USA, USFIA’s Customs Broker Partner for 2021
- John Pellegrini,USFIA Customs Counsel
1:40 to 2:15 PM
- Erin Williamson, Compliance Manager,GEODIS USA, USFIA’s Customs Broker Partner for 2021 – Moderator
- Renee Orsat,National Import Specialist, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Antoinette Peek-Williams,National Import Specialist, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Maryalice Nowak,National Import Specialist, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Nicole Rozzo,National Import Specialist, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Timothy Petrulonis,National Import Specialist, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
2:15 to 2:25
Break
2:25 PM to 2:55 PM
- Therese Randazzo, Director, Forced Labor Division -Trade Remedy Law Enforcement, Office of Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
2:55 PM to 3:55 PM
- Eric Batt,Center Director, Apparel, Footwear and Textiles Center
- Alice Buchanan,Assistant Center Director, Apparel, Footwear and Textiles Center
- James Snider,Assistant Center Director, Apparel, Footwear and Textiles Center
3:55 PM to 4:00 PM
Closing Session
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Julia K. Hughes, President of the United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)
What to expect?
Registered Attendees will receive
- Access to exclusive conference sessions.
- Session recordings and slide decks will be available after the live sessions.
- Opportunity to ask your questions to industry experts.
What are some of the topics covered?
- Trade Politics & Policy Outlook- and Predictions for a New Administration
- Global Trends in Cotton - Updates on Cotton Markets, Price Fluctuations and Trends
- Key Trends in Customs Activities for Trade Facilitation and Enforcement
- Updates from the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Center of Excellence & Expertise (CEE) for Apparel, Footwear, & Textiles
- Classification Trends Update by the National Import Specialists at U.S. Customs & Border Protection
- How to Navigate Existing and Emerging Regulatory Challenges
Thank You to our Event Sponsor
Special Thanks to our Partners
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