We’ll be kicking off the 2026 NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition in just a few hours in San Diego! Before we get started, we want to give another shout out and thank ALL of our conference sponsors for helping make these next few days possible. Thank you!

We’re just one day away from #NAFTZAnnual26! As we get ready to welcome everyone to San Diego, we’re sending a special thank you to our Ruby, Silver, and Media Sponsors. We can't wait to see everyone soon!

A little something extra to make your conference experience memorable! Thank you to our Experience Sponsors! Your generosity will help make the NAFTZ Annual Conference & Expo memorable and enjoyable for all of our attendees. #NAFTZ #NAFTZAnnual26 #ForeignTradeZones #FTZ

Join us as we thank your Gold Sponsors! Your support helps make the NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition possible and reflects your commitment to the U.S. FTZ community. We’re grateful to have you as part of this year’s event!

A full day of learning deserves a little time to unwind! Thank you to Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone, Inc. (INzone) for sponsoring the Monday Reception! We couldn’t do it without you and all of our conference sponsors ❤️

Stay connected in San Diego! Thank you to Copper Hill, our Conference App & Social Media Wall Sponsor for the NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition! As you get ready for Sunday, download the conference app and use #NAFTZAnnual26 when posting about your experience on social media!

Thank you to Miller & Company P.C. for serving as our Photography Sponsor at the NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition. Your support helps us share a glimpse of the conference with those following along and gives attendees memories to take home.

Our first evening in San Diego is almost here! Thank you to KPMG US for sponsoring the Sunday Registration & Attendee Reception at the NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition! Let us know who you are you looking forward to seeing in San Diego?

We’re kicking off our sponsor shout-outs with MIC Customs Solutions, Port Houston, and GEODIS, our Main Reception sponsors for the NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition! Join us in giving them a BIG thank you! #NAFTZ #NAFTZAnnual26 #ForeignTradeZones #GlobalTrade #FTZ

The NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition kicks off in San Diego on October 18! We cannot wait to see everyone together in just 9 short days. What are you most excited about attending #NAFTZAnnual26?

Our U.S. FTZ community can make an impact beyond trade. 💙 As we prepare for the NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition in San Diego, we invite you to join us in supporting Kidneys For Kids. Learn more and help us reach out goal by October 21: naftz.org/59501-2-copy/

Register for today’s NAFTZ Webinar: Ai 202: Developments in Trade scheduled from 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET. Speaker Penny Chen will address the impact of import data, review oversight involved and the system architecture evolution. Learn More: members.naftz.org/eventcalen…

Looking for services, expertise, or solutions to support your U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone operations? Explore the NAFTZ FTZ Marketplace and connect with providers in the U.S. FTZ community. See who’s listed, then make a connection today: members.naftz.org/servicepro…

NAFTZ Director of Advocacy Melissa Irmen is featured in a new The Supply Chainer article. She explains that when manufacturers consider how to respond to longer port dwell times, the “first question is not ‘more stock’ but where and how stock is held.” thesupplychainer.com/post/po…

The latest Zones Report is here! Read up on organizational news, advocacy, and membership reminders. Members, check your emails for the complete copy. Non-members, visit our website for a preview: members.naftz.org/news

Ahead of the 2026 NAFTZ Annual Conference & Exposition in San Diego, we’re proud to support Kidneys For Kids, an organization that helps children and families navigating kidney transplantation. Help us reach our $5,000 fundraising goal by October 21. naftz.org/59501-2-copy/

This week marked the inaugural meeting of the bipartisan Congressional U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Caucus, a major step forward for the U.S. FTZ community! Thank you to our members, volunteer leaders, & staff who made this week a success. naftz.org/a-new-congressiona…

Today, we’re featuring Tonia Richman who shares what being part of NAFTZ means to her and why she's excited to join us in San Diego for our Annual Conference & Exposition. Watch Tonia's message below, then tell us: What makes NAFTZ valuable to you?

"In "A 'Blunt Tool' That's Here to Stay" by Sue Doerfler for @ISM, NAFTZ President Jeffrey Tafel discusses the evolving relationship between trade policy and domestic investment: Read the full feature here: ismworld.org/supply-manageme…

Voting is now open for the 2026 Catherine Durda Award! This award celebrates NAFTZ Grantees whose creativity and outreach help increase awareness of the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones program. Members, check your emails for the link to submissions then cast your vote today!