Unmasking Innovation: What’s Coming to ATCC 2027

The Advanced Topics in Customs Compliance Conference (ATCC 2027) returns to Houston February 3–5, 2027, bringing experienced importers, exporters, customs brokers, and trade compliance professionals together for advanced education and networking. Lalo Solorzano sits down with Cindy De Leon and Guillermo De Leon to preview what attendees can expect—and why waiting to register could mean missing out. Cindy and Guillermo reveal two advanced workshops covering Foreign-Trade Zones and human-verified customs audits, including how data analytics, ACE data, and AI fit into modern customs compliance. They also discuss ATCC's focus on experienced speakers, meaningful networking, the new Connections Reception, and the masquerade-themed “Unmasking Innovation” celebration. With registration capped at 600 attendees and the previous conference filling before early-bird registration ended, trade professionals interested in attending should plan early. [TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS] 00:00 - ATCC 2027 Preview 01:28 - Cindy & Guillermo De Leon Join Simply Trade 01:53 - ATCC 2027 Dates & Conference Schedule 03:02 - New Connections Reception 04:13 - Houston Venue & Why You Should Book Early 05:54 - Who Should Attend ATCC? 08:32 - Advanced FTZ Masterclass 10:04 - Customs Audits, Data Analytics & AI 12:03 - Why Real-World Trade Stories Matter 12:58 - Unmasking Innovation: 2027 Masquerade Theme 14:51 - Why Attendees Close Their Laptops 15:18 - Registration Limits & Hotel Availability 16:57 - Taking Over the Hotel & ATCC Networking 17:54 - Thursday Night: Dress to Impress 18:41 - ATCC 2027 Keynote Preview 21:02 - DJ Victor R & the ATCC After-Party 21:42 - What Makes ATCC Speakers & Sponsors Different 23:27 - The Power of Trade Compliance Networking 24:11 - Registration Is Open: Don't Wait RESOURCES & TRADE COMPLIANCE COURSES: • ATCC 2027 – Advanced Topics in Customs Compliance Conference: Register & learn more about ATCC 2027 • Global Training Center – Trade Compliance Training: Explore Global Training Center courses • Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Training: The episode specifically discusses advanced FTZ compliance, tariff policy, risks, and savings. Explore Global Training Center FTZ training Note: the “Topic Mapping Rules” referenced in your prompt weren't included in the supplied transcript/instructions, so I haven't invented additional course mappings. CONNECT & SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Simply Trade for conversations with the people shaping customs, imports, exports, logistics, and global trade compliance—and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next episode. • Subscribe to Simply Trade on YouTube • Simply Trade on LinkedIn • Global Training Center • Trade Geeks Community 👍 Like the episode, subscribe, and share it with a fellow trade geek who needs to know about ATCC 2027. #ATCC2027 #TradeCompliance #CustomsCompliance #GlobalTrade #SimplyTrade