2026 COSTHA Forum | Meeting Schedule
*Meeting Schedule |
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SUNDAY, MAY 3 |
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7:00am - 3:00pm
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Onsite Check-In (Information Desk)
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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 3, 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. |
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8:00am – 4:00pm
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TRAINING: Multimodal Transportation of Lithium Batteries (49 CFR, ICAO/IATA, IMDG Code) |
Onsite Includes: |
See course details here.
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8:00am – 12:00pm
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TRAINING: Overview of China TDG Regulations
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Onsite Includes: |
See course details here.
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1:00pm – 5:00pm
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TRAINING: Shipping Aerosols: Classification, Compliance |
Onsite Includes:
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See course details here.
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MONDAY, MAY 4 |
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TIME (MST) |
TOPIC | LOCATION / INCLUDES |
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7:00am - 5:00pm |
Onsite Check-In (Information Desk) |
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 - 4:00pm
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TRAINING: Advanced Air Dangerous Goods Recurrent
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Onsite Includes: |
See course details here.
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8:00am - 12:00pm
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TRAINING: Packaging Requirements for Lithium Batteries |
Onsite Includes: |
See course details here.
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8:00am - 5:00pm
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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: Beverage Break (afternoon)
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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
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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: Beverage Break (afternoon)
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Policy for ACRT Membership and Meeting Attendance The COSTHA Air Carrier Roundtable (ACRT) 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. |
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8:00am - 12:00pm: 1:00pm - 2:00pm:
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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: Beverage Break (afternoon)
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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. |
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5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Networking Reception
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
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TUESDAY, MAY 5 |
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| TIME (MST) | TOPIC | LOCATION / INCLUDES | DESCRIPTION Invited / **Confirmed Speakers |
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7:00am – 7:00pm |
Exhibits Open |
Exhibit Hall |
Visit the exhibit hall throughout the day. |
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7:00am - 5:00pm |
Onsite Check-In (Information Desk) |
COSTHA Registration Desk |
Check in at the onsite COSTHA registration desk |
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7:00am - 8:00am
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Networking Breakfast
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Breakfast and coffee in the exhibit hall
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8:00am – 9:00am
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Welcome / Annual Membership Meeting
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Onsite
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9:00am - 10:00am
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US DOT Regulatory Oversight and Inspections -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Learn first-hand about the key US DOT priorities and regulatory updates and how these may impact your operations. Hear directly from US DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (US DOT PHMSA) enforcement about inspection activities. Speakers: TBD |
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10:00am - 10:30am |
Networking Break
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
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10:30am - 12:30pm
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Transportation Enforcement Briefing -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Hear directly from the each administration about enforcement and inspections. Each administration's presentation will be approximately 20 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answers.
Speakers: TBD |
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12:30pm - 2:00pm |
Networking Lunch
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Onsite Includes: |
COSTHA Networking Lunch
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2:00pm – 3:00pm
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Overview of USPS Regulations and Enforcement Activities -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Learn first-hand about key USPS priorities and recent changes to Publication 52 related to hazardous materials — and how these updates may impact your operations. Hear directly from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) on enforcement and inspection activities. Each organization's presentation will be approximately 20 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answers.
Speakers: TBD |
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3:00pm – 3:30pm
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Networking Break
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
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3:30pm – 5:00pm
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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 the international regulatory changes and how they may impact your operations. Each presentation will be approximately 30 minutes, allowing time for Questions and Answers.
Speakers: TBD |
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5:30pm – 7:00pm
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Networking Reception
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 |
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| TIME (MST) | TOPIC | LOCATION / INCLUDES | DESCRIPTION Invited / **Confirmed Speakers |
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7:00am – 11:00am |
Exhibits Open |
Exhibit Hall |
Visit the exhibit hall throughout the morning |
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7:00am - 12:00pm |
Onsite Check-In (Information Desk) |
COSTHA Registration Desk |
Check in at the onsite COSTHA registration desk |
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7:00am – 8:00am
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Networking Breakfast
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Breakfast and coffee in the exhibit hall
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8:00am – 9:15am
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COSTHA Power Hour Best Practices on Using Third Party Logistics / Freight Forwarders to Ship DG -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com -- -- -- ATTENTION COSTHA MEMBERS: Join us for future Power Hour sessions. Email Anne@costha.com for login details. Not yet a COSTHA Member and want to join a future Power Hour session? Contact Anne@costha.com for more details. |
Onsite
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Panel members will share their best practices on their use of Third-Party Logistics and Freight Forwarders to ship dangerous goods. Examples of the discussions will include:
Panelists / Speakers: TBD
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9:15am – 10:30am
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COSTHA 2026 Educational Series Wearing Many Hats: Inside the World of a Dangerous Goods (DG) Transportation Professional -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com -- -- -- ATTENTION COSTHA MEMBERS: Join us for future COSTHA 2026 Educational sessions. Email Anne@costha.com for login details. Not yet a COSTHA Member and want to join a future COSTHA Educational session? Contact Anne@costha.com for more details.
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Onsite
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Panel members will share their diverse experiences as DG professionals and provide a high-level overview on how their roles intersect with other key areas of transportation and compliance — not just dangerous goods transportation. Topics will include:
Panelists / Speakers: TBD |
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10:30am – 11:00am
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Networking Break
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Exhibit Hall Includes: |
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall |
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11:00am – 12:30pm
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Requirements and Best Practices for Lithium Battery Test Summaries -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com
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Onsite
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Topics will include:
Best Management Practices:
Panelists / Speakers: TBD |
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12:30pm – 2:00pm |
Networking Lunch
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Onsite Includes: |
COSTHA Networking Lunch
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2:00pm – 3:00pm
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New & Emerging Technologies / Trends -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com |
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 and trends (e.g., fully automated logistics, etc.) Panelists / Speakers: TBD |
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3:00pm – 4:15pm
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Best Practices on How to Comply with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Request for Articles -- -- -- QUESTIONS FOR THIS SESSION - send to Chris@costha.com |
Onsite
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Panelists to share best practices on how they are complying with requests for a SDS for Articles.
Panelists / Speakers: TBD
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4:30pm – 5:00pm
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Close Out
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Onsite
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COSTHA staff will provide an overview of the high-level points / key takeaways from the forum, future activities, upcoming working group activity, future Educational series and Power Hours. |
THURSDAY, MAY 7 |
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TIME (MST) |
TOPIC |
LOCATION / INCLUDES |
DESCRIPTION |
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8:00am - 12:00pm
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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:
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COSTHA NAAHAC members meet to discuss current issues with key regulators and industry experts.
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8:00am - 4:00pm
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WORKSHOP: DG Training Workshop
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Onsite Includes: |
See course details here.
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8:00am - 4:00pm
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TRAINING: Ground Transportation 49 CFR Initial & Recurrent
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Onsite Includes: |
See course details here.
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FRIDAY, MAY 8 |
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TIME (MST) |
TOPIC |
LOCATION / INCLUDES |
DESCRIPTION |
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8:00am - 4:00pm
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TRAINING: Comprehensive Multimodal Transport of Radioactive Materials (49 CFR, ICAO/IATA, and IMDG Code) |
Onsite Includes: |
See course details here.
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8:00am - 4:00pm
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TRAINING: IMDG Code: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code Advanced Recurrent (Amd 42-24) |
Onsite Includes: |
See course details here.
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*Schedule may be subject to change
**Confirmed Speakers. Invitations to speakers are in progress, and they will be added to the schedule once confirmed.
***Virtual Speaker (IVODGA Meeting Only)