Join us in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, November 13, for an exclusive in-person forum on Trade Policy in an Era of Geoeconomics, Tariff Wars & National Security Risks.
This in-person event will precede our webinar series – the 46th Virtual Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference.
This in-person forum offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry experts and peers, participate in focused discussions on global trade trends and gain valuable insights ahead of the virtual conference.
PLEASE NOTE: This in-person session is a standalone experience and serves as a complement to the virtual conference taking place through webinars the following week between November 18-20, 2025. Each format offers distinct content and networking opportunities. To learn more and sign up for the webinar panels, please visit our event page.
In-person event details
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 (Add to calendar)
Time: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm PT (Panel discussions followed by lunch)
Location: Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, California
5101 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Keynote Fireside Chat with Sara Schuman
The event will kick off with a fireside chat with Sara Schuman, Managing Director, Beacon Global Strategies. Ms. Schuman brings unparalleled experience and insight at the forefront of U.S.-China trade relations, previously serving in senior U.S. government roles for more than a decade in Washington and Beijing. This conversation will delve into current trade policy and economic dynamics, providing valuable context and setting the stage for the substantive virtual sessions scheduled for the following week.
The fireside chat will be followed by two panels, the first will explore how tariffs are shaping not only trade flows, but broader business strategy and planning and the second will discuss legal risks around the evolving intersection of trade and national security. The event will conclude with lunch and a Retrospective on 46 Years of the Year-End Import/Export Conference with John McKenzie and Baker McKenzie Global Chair, Sunny Mann.
View full agenda here.
Please note: This event is closed to media and will be conducted under Chatham House Rules. The discussion is off the record, and no recordings will be provided to ensure candid conversations.
CLE, CPE, CPD, CCS, MCS, CES, MES Credits
This program has been approved for 3.0 general California CLE credit, 3.0 general Illinois CLE credit (IL PCAM # 672384), 3.5 areas of professional practice New York CLE credit and 3.0 general Texas CLE credit (TX Course # 174299611). Participants requesting CLE for other states will receive Uniform CLE Certificates.
This 180-minute program can be applied towards the 9 Substantive Hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required by the Law Society of Ontario. Please note that this program is not accredited for Professionalism hours.
**While credit may be pre-approved in certain jurisdictions, final CLE accreditation approval is anticipated, but not guaranteed.
This program is approved for 3 LCB, CCS/MCS, CES/MES credit (1 credit/session).
