Meeting/Event Information

"What keeps a forwarder up at night"

Navigating Challenges and Embracing Innovation

Speaker John Hark of Bertling Logistics - Chartering Director, North America / Texas A&M - Adjunct Professor

Join us on March 20^th for an insightful and dynamic luncheon presented by John Hark of Bertling Logistics and Texas A&M. John is well known as a leader in education and freight forwarding and will delve into the pressing issues that are reshaping the landscape of the logistics industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring talent, this event is your passport to staying ahead in the ever-evolving world of logistics from the Red Sea to AI, to bringing up and retaining young talent. This is a luncheon you do not want to miss.

Secure a reserved table at this luncheon today!  With the purchase of eight tickets, your company will be guaranteed a table reservation for the best seats in the room.  (First-come, first-served.)

Are you or your company interested in sponsoring one of HCBFFA luncheon events? Email [email protected] for arrangements.

CCS / CES Point Information. This event is pending approval for 2 NCBFAA CCS/CES points.

Registration opens at 11:30, lunch will begin at 11:45 and our Guest Speaker will begin shortly after 12. 

Members enjoy lunch at a reduced rate from our nonmember attendees. 

Student discounts are available. Please email [email protected] for more information on student discounts.

If you are having problems completing the online form in the registration link or if you do not know your member login, please email [email protected] for assistance. 

CCS/CES Credits will only be awarded to those who attend the event in person.

***Before clicking register, please note the following when registering for multiple attendees****

If you are a member company and will be taking two additional guests from your own company, please add the total number of guests (3) to the ticket field and click add. This will open a box where you can enter the separate names for each attendee. If you are a member and wish to take 2 guests from a nonmember company, add the number of tickets to each field ("1" Member ticket) and click add and it will add that single member ticket and then 2 HCBFFA nonmember ticket and click add and it will open the screen to type additional names of guests.  

If you are a member and have problems registering at the "member" rate, please email [email protected] to be sure your account is set up as a member account for the purposes of luncheon sign ups.