April 22, 2026 to April 23, 2026
2026 International Trade & Customs Conference
API Headquarters, Washington, DC
Overview
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The 2026 International Trade & Customs Conference is coming to Washington, DC! With ongoing changes both domestically and internationally, the petroleum industry and its affiliates face new challenges and remarkable opportunities. Energy policy proves increasingly paramount with direct regard to economic development and trade vitality. Please join us as we welcome speakers from relevant backgrounds to the 2026 conference, in the heart of the Nations’ Capitol. This year’s conference seeks to tackle subjects that include industry updates, foreign trade agreements, sanctions, and much more! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn and connect with industry members.
We look forward to seeing you in Washington, DC!
New Accreditation
API is pleased to announce that the International Trade and Customs Conference has been accredited by the NCBFAA Educational Institute. Attendees can earn up to 11 CCS/MCS, CES/MES, and LCB continuing education credits by participating in the full conference.
Benefits of Participation:
- Hear from relevant government and industry leaders on the state of play of the new administration
- Updates on international trade, including Section 301 and 232 tariffs and additional tariffs and quotas
- Information on other relevant issues affecting the oil and gas industry
- Network with fellow industry professionals
Who Should Attend
Industry professionals including:
- Analysts
- Attorneys
- Compliance Officers
- Customs & Entry Officers
- Import Managers
- Presidents
- Tax Advisors
- Trade Officers
Questions
- Registration (attendees, sponsors, or exhibitors): Aeyesha Farooqui , 202-682-8258, at [email protected]
- Logistics: Olivia Wheeler, [email protected]
- Program: David A. LeClere, [email protected]
- API Corporate Membership Status: Lillie Saunders, 202-682-8475, [email protected]
Sponsorship Information
Registration is now closed for sponsorship opportunities. Please email [email protected] for any questions.
Sponsors receive:
- Listed as “Sponsor” on the Conference Website and Signage
- Recognition from the Session Chair Before Each Presentation
- Company Name and Link to Your Company site placed on the Conference website
- 1 Complimentary Registration
| Sponsorship Opportunity | Price | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Lanyards | $3,100 | PAX Solutions Inc. |
| Tuesday Networking Reception | $8,100 | |
| Wednesday Continental Breakfast | $3,100 | Kroll |
| Wednesday Luncheon | $5,600 | |
| Wednesday Networking Reception | $8,100 | PAX Solutions Inc. |
| Thursday Continental Breakfast | $3,100 | Charter Brokerage LLC |
| Thursday Luncheon | $5,600 | Charter Brokerage LLC |
| Thursday Networking Reception | $8,100 | Charter Brokerage LLC |
Deadline for Sponsor Cancellations and Refunds:
Payment is due in full at the time of registration. If you require an invoice, your payment is due thirty (30) days from the receipt of your invoice. Full payment must be received to API no later than Friday, March 1, 2026.
Sponsors and Exhibitors may cancel their obligation up to Friday, March 1, 2026. However, 50% of the fee for sponsors and for exhibitors is nonrefundable. Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Refunds will not be given on cancellations received after March 1, 2026.
Deadlines:
Sponsors, if your application is for the sponsorship of items that need to be designed and produced, such lanyards, please submit your online applications by Friday, February 23, 2026, so that we have time to have those items produced and shipped to Washington, DC in time for the start of the meeting.
Marketing Requirements:
Upon receipt of our application, you will be contacted by the API Registrar (Aeyesha Farooqui) to confirm your application, method of payment, and let you know how the collection process for the following items:
- Marketing contact’s full name and email address
- Company logo in EPS or Adobe Illustrator (ai) format
- Company URL
Please follow the links below for more detailed information and to register.
Sponsors
Hotel
Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill
20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Main Hotel Phone number: 202-888-1850
Online Reservations
Room rate: $479/night
Reservations Cutoff Date: March 24, 2026 by 5:00 PM
Reservations questions: If you need additional assistance, please call 202-888-1850.
Room Guarantee and Reservation Cancellation: A credit card guarantee is required to confirm and hold everyone’s reservation. Cancellations must be received by the hotel at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number must be obtained or the card will be charged for the first night’s room rate. The hotel is responsible for informing guests of this requirement. API assumes no responsibility. Any payments received by the hotel as a result of late cancellations or no-shows will be credited to API’s room block for attrition purposes.
Avoid Housing Scams
Note: API has not contracted with any third party for hotel arrangements and will not call or email you directly to make housing arrangements on your behalf.
Should you receive a call or email from a third-party provider, please collect as much information as you can and let us know immediately. “Room Poachers” have been known to act as representatives of API, or authorized providers of API, to offer room discounts or alternative accommodations to our attendees – often to the attendee’s detriment. These companies are not affiliated with API, and reservations made through these companies for our meeting cannot be guaranteed.
How It Works
This deceptive practice (called “room poaching”) is carried out by third‐party companies that act as travel agencies, wholesalers, or even API to solicit registrants for room reservations. The poacher might inform registrants that the hotel room block is “sold out,” and that if you do not book with them immediately, you may not get a room. Room poachers make it more difficult for us to meet our room block commitments, and expose us to penalties and increased room rates for our events. Room poachers often don’t deliver on promises to customers. When customers arrive, reservations are non‐existent or the hotels are not conveniently located. Sometimes the rooms have been cancelled and hefty cancellation fees have been placed on the customer’s credit card.
Don’t Be Deceived
If you are contacted by anyone asking if you need a room for the API Conference, please get as much information as you can (their name, company name, phone number, etc.) and pass it along to [email protected]. Always make your room reservation directly with the information provided by API or a trusted source.
API will use all legal means possible to prevent these groups from operating.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
Registration Fees & Details
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Registration Fees (in US dollars)
| Register by Friday, March 13 |
Register After Friday, March 13 |
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|---|---|---|
| API Member | $950 | $1,050 |
| Non-Member | $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Government | $550 | $650 |
Refund Cutoff Date: Friday, March 20, 2026 (No refunds will be granted after this date.)
Cancellations, Refunds, and Substitutions:
Cancellations and request for refunds must be made in writing and sent to [email protected] by Friday, March 20, 2026. Cancellation shall be effective, final, and binding upon receipt by API. Cancellation requests received by Friday, March 20, 2026, will receive a refund of the registration fee less a $100 cancellation fee and will be processed in the original form of payment. Refunds are not provided for cancellation requests received after Friday, March 20, 2026. Registration fees are non-transferable to other API meetings. Substitutions within the same event may be made at any time by written request to [email protected].
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