2025 COSTHA Forum | Meeting Schedule
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April 16, 2025 Pre-Forum Webinar: COSTHA Forum | What to Expect Join us on April 16, 2025 at 11am (ET) for a pre-Forum webinar to learn more about what to expect at the 2025 COSTHA Forum (how to plan your time, meals, free time, networking, etc.) |
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*Meeting ScheduleSpeaker Biographies |
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SUNDAY, MAY 4 |
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1:00pm - 5:00pm (ET)
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Onsite Registration Check-In
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COSTHA Registration Desk
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Check in at the onsite COSTHA registration desk Training Attendee Check In: If you are registered to attend training on Sunday, May 4, you do not need to check in at the COSTHA registration desk. Your COSTHA meeting registration packet will be available for you to pick up in the training room. |
MONDAY, MAY 5 |
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7:00am (ET) |
Onsite Registration Check-In |
COSTHA Registration Desk |
Check in at the onsite COSTHA registration desk |
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During session lunch breaks |
Lunch on your own |
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8:00am - 5:00pm (ET)
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North American Automotive HazMat Action Committee Meeting (NAAHAC) (for COSTHA NAAHAC Members and invited guests only) -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com |
Onsite Includes: Soda (afternoon) Water Station
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NAAHAC is an issue-driven, action-oriented voluntary working group of individuals employed by Global automotive companies and their key suppliers. COSTHA NAAHAC members meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.
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8:30am - 4:00pm (ET)
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Air Carrier Roundtable (ACRT) (for COSTHA ACRT Members and invited guests only)
-- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Lgena@costha.com
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Onsite Includes: Soda (afternoon) Water Station
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Policy for ACRT Membership and Meeting Attendance The COSTHA Air Carrier Roundtable (ACRT) is comprised of experts from certificated air carrier companies that by the nature of their companies share a special interest in specific safety and air related regulatory issues. The group is comprised of COSTHA members that represent certificated cargo, passenger, regional, national, international air carriers, helicopter operators, as well as entities with private fleets that are active in the air operations with safety and compliance responsibilities related to dangerous goods. COSTHA Air Carrier Roundtable members meet to discuss current issues for air transport with key regulators and industry experts. *SPEAKERS: TBD |
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8:00am - 12:00pm (ET) 1:00pm - 2:00pm (ET)
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International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA) (for IVODGA Members and invited guests only) -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to chris@ivodga.com
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Onsite Includes: Soda (afternoon) Water Station
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Policy and Application for IVODGA Membership and Meeting Attendance The International Vessel Operators Dangerous Goods Association (IVODGA) is an international organization comprised of representatives of the ocean common carriers of the world, operating under the flags of several nations, dedicated to the development, and enhancing the understanding of rules and regulations governing maritime transportation of dangerous goods. IVODGA members meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts. *SPEAKERS: TBD |
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5:00pm - 5:30pm (ET)
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Forum 101:
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Onsite
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New to the COSTHA Forum or long-time attendee? Participate in this networking event to meet other attendees. |
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5:30pm - 7:00pm (ET)
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Networking Reception
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
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TUESDAY, MAY 6 |
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7:00am – 7:00pm (ET) |
Exhibits Open |
Exhibit Hall |
Visit the exhibit hall throughout the day. |
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7:00am (ET) |
Onsite Registration Check-In |
COSTHA Registration Desk |
Check in at the onsite COSTHA registration desk |
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7:00am - 8:00am (ET)
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Networking Breakfast
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Continental breakfast and coffee in the exhibit hall
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8:00am – 9:00am (ET)
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Welcome / Annual Membership Meeting
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Onsite
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9:00am - 10:15am (ET)
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North American Briefing
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Onsite
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Learn first-hand about the key priorities and an overview from the organizations about regulatory changes in North America and how they may impact your operations. Each presentation will be approximately 15-20 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answers. *SPEAKERS:
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10:15am - 10:45am (ET) |
Networking Break
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall |
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10:45am - 12:30pm (ET)
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Modal Briefing / US Enforcement -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Hear directly from the modal administrations about policy, enforcement, inspections, impact of derailments on regulatory change, use of electronic data interchange, etc. Each administration's presentation will be approximately 15-20 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answers. *SPEAKERS:
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12:30pm - 2:00pm (ET) |
Networking Lunch
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Onsite Includes: |
COSTHA Networking Lunch |
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2:00pm – 3:30pm (ET)
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International Regulatory Briefing -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Learn first-hand about specific in-country and international regulatory changes and how they may impact your operations. Each presentation is 30-40 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answer. *SPEAKERS/TOPICS:
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3:30pm – 4:00pm (ET)
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Networking Break
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall |
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4:00pm – 5:15pm (ET)
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"Power Hour": Overview of Competent Authority Approval -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Lgena@costha.com |
Onsite
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This session will be a high-level presentation on the Competent Authority Approval process. *SPEAKERS:
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5:30pm – 7:00pm (ET)
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Networking Reception
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 |
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7:00am – 11:00am (ET) |
Exhibits Open |
Exhibit Hall |
Visit the exhibit hall throughout the morning |
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7:00am (ET)
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Onsite Registration Check-In
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COSTHA Registration Desk |
Check in at the onsite COSTHA registration desk
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7:00am – 8:00am (ET)
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Networking Breakfast
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Continental breakfast and coffee in the exhibit hall |
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8:00am – 9:15am (ET)
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Best Practices on Using 3PL to Ship DG -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com |
Onsite
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COSTHA will invite volunteers to participate in this panel to share their experiences on how to best manage relationships with third-parties regarding the shipment of dangerous goods. *Panel Speakers: TBD |
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9:15am – 10:00am (ET)
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Challenges with Inland Waterway Ferry Shipments of DG in US & Canada -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Along with regulatory agencies, COSTHA will invite volunteers to participate in this panel to share their challenges with inland waterway ferry shipments of dangerous goods in the United States and Canada. *Panel Speakers: TBD Invited Speakers:
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10:00am – 10:30am (ET)
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Networking Break
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall |
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10:30am – 12:00pm (ET)
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EIHM/DGP Session 1: Enterprise Engagement in DG Compliance -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com |
Onsite
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*Panel Speakers: TBD
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12:00pm – 1:00pm (ET) |
Lunch on your own |
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1:00pm – 2:00pm (ET)
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Emerging Technologies -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Along with regulatory agencies, COSTHA will invite volunteers to participate in this panel to share their experience with regulatory compliance with new emerging technologies such as:
*Panel Speakers: TBD Invited Speakers:
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2:00pm – 3:30pm (ET)
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New Entries for Articles -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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For this panel, COSTHA staff will provide a high-level overview on classification of articles and new n.o.s. entries. Members will be invited to participate in the panel to share their experiences, along with representatives from regulatory agencies. Some examples that will be discussed are:
*Panel Speakers: TBD Invited Speakers:
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3:30pm – 4:30pm (ET)
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COSTHA 2025 Educational Series: Lithium Battery -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Lgena@costha.com
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Onsite
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Along with regulatory agencies, COSTHA will invite members to share their experiences, and staff share their expertise. Topics to be addressed includes:
*Panel Speakers: TBD Invited Speakers:
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4:30pm – 5:00pm (ET) |
Close Out
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Onsite |
COSTHA staff will provide an overview of the key takeaways from the forum. |
THURSDAY, MAY 8 |
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DESCRIPTION / INVITED SPEAKERS |
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8:00am - 12:00pm (ET)
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North American Automotive HazMat Action Committee Meeting (NAAHAC) (For COSTHA NAAHAC members and invited guests only) -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com |
Onsite Includes: Water Station
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COSTHA NAAHAC members meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.
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* Schedule subject to change. Speakers have been invited and will be added to the schedule once confirmed.