Roanoke's unique hybrid symposium is aimed at providing customs brokers and logistics experts with the resources needed to manage risk in an ever-evolving environment.

Build Resilience Where it Matters Most
Today’s trade and logistics professionals are operating in an environment where risk is increasingly connected and shaped by overlapping regulatory, operational, and legal pressures. Tariff shifts, heightened enforcement, sophisticated cargo theft schemes, and expanding liability are placing new demands on customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation intermediaries. The symposium is structured around three focused sessions, each addressing where risk is intensifying and what actions have the greatest impact.

Through three expert-led sessions, the symposium focuses on:

The New Reality for Customs Brokers
A focused look at customs bond risk amid IEEPA developments, tariff changes, and bond liability.
Speakers: Patrice Lafayette & Colleen Clarke | Moderator: Daniel Stevenson

Turning Cargo Theft Intelligence into Operational Resilience
How modern cargo theft and fraud schemes work—and how operational discipline and claims insight reduce loss.
Speakers: Cyndee Garbrecht & Tony Pelli | Moderator: Sheila Skipper

From Tariffs to Montgomery — Why the Fundamentals Still Matter
An exploration of the core risk drivers shaping accountability today—examined through both legal and insurance lenses.
Speakers: Rob Reeb & Lenny Feldman | Moderator: Karen Rzeszutko

Hybrid Event: Join In-Person or Online

Why You Should Attend: 
✔ Gain Clarity on where risk is shifting—and why
✔ Understand how bond, theft, legal, and insurance risks intersect
✔ Learn practical steps to manage exposure before it compounds
✔ Hear directly from industry leaders with real-world experience

Meet the Experts: 
Hear directly from leading industry experts in three 60-minute panel discussions:

Colleen Clarke Sr. VP, Surety & Trade Relations Roanoke Insurance Group	Lenny Feldman Managing Partner & Operating Committee Member, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg	Cyndee Garbrecht Sr. VP, Claims Roanoke Insurance Group

Patrice Lafayette RVP, Roanoke Insurance Group	Tony Pelli  Practice Director, Supply Chain Resilience, BSI	Rob Reeb Shareholder, Marwedel, Minichello & Reeb, PC

Matt Reese RVP, Roanoke Insurance Group	Karen Rzeszutko President & CEO Roanoke Insurance Group	Sheila Skipper RVP, Roanoke Insurance Group

Daniel Stevenson RVP, Roanoke Insurance Group	Erik Wilsgard RVP, Roanoke Insurance Group

Symposium Details

📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026

🕑 12:30PM-4:00PM CDT (Check-In for in-person attendees begins at noon)

📍In-Person: 1501 East Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 - Conference Center

💻Virtual Option

🚫No Fee/Complimentary Event

📖NEI Credit Pending

Registration Form
Reserve your seat today - space is limited for the in-person experience, online attendance is available to all

The content presented is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or services. Roanoke makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of any information shared. Participation is voluntary, and Roanoke is not responsible for technical issues or interruptions that may affect access. The event may be recorded or photographed. By attending, you consent to the use of your image, likeness, or voice in event-related media and promotional materials, unless you notify event staff otherwise.