The 2010 37th Annual Conference will be filled with education, executive level presenters, and networking opportunities.

Tue., June 1, 2010
10:00 - 12:00 AM Tennis Tournament -
Wild Dunes Tennis Center - Isle of Palms, SC
11:00 AM Registration & Exhibits Open - Grand Hall, Charleston Place Hotel
1:30 - 2:45 Education Session - Magnolia Ballroom
Customs and Compliance - A New Decade
Moderator: TBA
Speakers:
- How to respond to a Customs’ Request for Information (CF28) - James Rogers, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC (confirmed)
- Customs Compliance - Imports and 10+2 - Michael Silva, Vice President, Panalpina, Inc. (confirmed)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
3:15 - 4:45 Education Session– Magnolia Ballroom
International Finance Techniques
Moderator: TBA
Speakers:
- ICDISC (Interest Charge-Domestic International Sales Corporation) - tax incentives for exporters - Ryan Losi, CPA, Executive VP Piascik & Asssoc. (confirmed)
- International Tax options - Sean King, Williams Mullen (confirmed)
- Foreign Exchange - Jason Roof, Sun Trust Bank (confirmed)
5:00 - 7:00 Welcome Reception - Grand Hall, Charleston Place Hotel
Wed., June 2, 2010
7:00 AM Registration Opens
7:15 Buffet Breakfast - Live Oak Ballroom, Charleston Place Hotel
7:50 Opening Ceremony and Welcoming Address
Welcome: Mark Condon, Executive Director, CenTradeX Services
and 2010 Conference General Chairman - Charleston, SC
Invocation: Fr. Lenwood Williams, Director, Charleston Port & Seafarers Society, Cathedral of St. Luke & St. Paul
Presentation of the Colors: US Air Force Honor Guard
Patriotic Songs: William Purcell (vocals), Bill Purcell (piano)
International Transportation Review
Moderator: TBA
Speakers:
- Ocean Transport
- Trucking
- Rail
- Shipper Perspective
9:00 Exhibits Open - Live Oak Ballroom
9:15 Business Session 1
International Trade Best Practices
Moderator: TBA
Speakers:
10:15 Break
10:30 Business Session 2
Environmental Economics
Panel Introduction: TBA
Moderator: TBA
Speakers:
- Dr. Nicholas Rigas, Renewable Energy Director, Clemson Wind Turbine Project (Confirmed)
- General Electric, Greenville (TBA)
- PPG (TBA)
12:30 World Trade Luncheon - Magnolia Ballroom, Charleston Place Hotel
Introduction & Announcements: Mark Condon
WELCOME: TBA
Invocation: Fr. Lenwood Williams, Director, Charleston Port & Seafarers Society, Cathedral of St. Luke & St. Paul
Introduction of the SCITC Board Members and past General Chairman
Presentation of International Trade Scholarships: Cathy Smuniewski,
Scholarship Chair, Panalpina, Inc.
State of South Carolina Business Update: Joe Taylor, Secretary of Commerce
Introduction of Keynote Speaker: Randy Booker, President, TICO Terminals
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: James I. (Jim) Newsome, President and Chief Executive Officer,
South Carolina State Ports Authority
Introduction of 2011 Conference General Chairman, Bill Turbeville, Oceans International, LLC
Luncheon Closing
2:30 - 4:30 PM Business Session 3
Moderator: Paul McClintock, SVP and Chief Commercial Officer, South Carolina State Ports Authority
Speakers:
- Jedburg (TBA)
- JAFZA (TBA)
- Tire Kingdom (TBA)
5:00 PM Exhibits Close
7:00 – 10:30 PM Evening Entertainment: South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston Harbor
Silent Auction for the benefit of Student Scholarships - ends at 8:30
Dress Casual, buses leave the Charleston Place horse circle starting at 6:30 to 7:30. Buses return at 9:00 with last bus at 10:30
Thursday, June 3, 2010
8:00 AM Breakfast Buffet- Live Oak Ballroom, Charleston Place Hotel
8:45 AM Automobile Panel
The New Age of the Auto Industry
Moderator: Lewis Gossett, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)
Speakers:
Drawing for choice of an 11 or 7-day Caribbean Cruise will take place - Courtesy of MSC CRUISES and Mediterranean Shipping Company - http://www.mscgva.com/ and http://www.msccruises.com/page.asp?y=fleet,main
Must be present to win - only registered conference attendees
11:00 AM ADJOURN FOR OPTIONAL AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
12:00 PM Golf Tournament - Patriots Point Links, Mount Pleasant, SC
6:30 - 10:00 PM Evening Entertainment
Location: Sand Dunes Club, Sullivan's Island
Dress:
Casual
Buses leave the Charleston Place horse circle starting at 5:30 to 7:30. Buses return at 9:00 with last bus at 10:00.
2009 Speaker Biographies and Attendee List
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Click here to view last year's Program.
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