Conference Information:

 

Please click on the links below to REGISTER for the Conference and to RESERVE your hotel room.

Don’t miss this chance to discover more about timely port industry issues and economic trends.  Incredible speakers will inform and inspire you with informative presentations.  Hear firsthand perspectives from key port industry leaders, learn what’s new at other ports, and network with colleagues -- all in beautiful Kauai, Hawaii!

Your companion is welcome to join APP delegates at no extra cost for meals and a special companion tour and lunch on Friday. Your companion is also invited to join us for golf on Thursday morning (RSVP and extra fee required).

Our venue, the Marriott Kauai Resort, is an affordable ocean front retreat situated on a relaxing cove. 

Conference Schedule:

Thursday, January 16, 2014 
7:00 am - Optional Golf Networking Outing (RSVP & Extra Fee Required)

11:30 am - Conference Check-In/Registration in Puna Court

1:00-2:30 pm - APP Executive Committee Meeting in Nawiliwili Room

2:30 pm - Networking and Refreshments in Puna Ballroom C&D

3:00-4:00 pm - Welcome and Port Report Forum in Puna Ballroom C&D (each Port will have a couple of minutes to give everyone a quick status report)

4:00-4:30pm - "Port Security: What You Can't See Can Hurt You"
                        Tom Reed, Founder & President, Oceanic Imaging Consultants

4:30-5:00 pm - "Pacific Shipping: A Glimpse of Matson Navigation"
                         Lek Friel, Manager of Container Operations, Matson Navigation

5:00-5:45 pm - Free Time

6:00-8:00 pm - Dinner (Delegates & Companions) - Puna Court

Friday, January 17, 2014
7:30-9:00 am - Breakfast in Puna Ballroom A&B (Delegates & Companions)

9:00-10:00 am - "New Market Tax Credits" in Puna Ballroom C&D (Delegates)                           
                           Ruben Duran, Attorney, Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP
                           J. Alberto Lemus, Senior Vice President, Lowe Enterprises
                           Jose' Ometeotl, Manager, Willdan Financial Services
                        
9:30 am - Companions depart for Tour and Lunch

10:00-10:30 am - "Pacific Ports Trade Forecast"
                             Dr. Peter Fuleky, University of Hawaii

10:30 - 11:00 am - Networking and Refreshments in Puna Ballroom C&D

11:00 am-12:00 pm - Tour of Nawiliwili Harbor
                               Bob Crowell, Kauai Office District Manager, Hawaii Harbors 

12:00-1:15 pm - Lunch in Puna Ballroom A&B (Delegates)

1:15-1:45 pm - "Guam's Modernization Plan" in Puna Ballroom C&D
                         Joanne Brown, General Manager, Port Authority of Guam
                         Richard Price, Program Manager, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology
                        
1:45-2:15 pm - "Effective Management Strategies for Controversial Port Projects"
                         Patrick Trapp, Executive Director, Port of St. Helens, Oregon

2:15-2:45 pm - "Is Your Port Prepared to Recover from a Disaster"
                        Jeannie Beckett, Principal, The Beckett Group

2:45-3:15 pm - "Matching Your Infrastructure to Your Market and Your Wallet"
                         Richard Wilson, Port Director, Port of Anchorage

3:15 - 3:30 pm - Networking and Refreshments in Puna Ballroom C&D

3:30 pm - APP Full Board of Directors Meeting (1 delegate from each Port needs to attend)

4:30-6:00 pm - Free Time

6:00-8:00 pm - Dinner Buffet, Upcoming Events Preview, and Door Prizes in Puna Ballroom A&B (Delegates & Companions)

8:00 pm - Conference Adjourns

We now accept credit card payments through PayPal! 
You may also pay by cash, check, or traveler's checks.

EARLY Conference Registration Rates:
Register by December 13, 2013 to receive these great rates!
Member Rate:  $425 USD
Non-Member Rate:  $625 USD
Rates increase by $100 on December 14, 2013

-- SPECIAL INCENTIVE TO REGISTER EVEN EARLIER -- 
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2013
TO BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING. 
YOU COULD BE ONE OF TWO LUCKY WINNERS
 TO RECEIVE A $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD!

Cancellations are accepted and fully refunded if made on or before January 2, 2014. 
Substitutions in personnel are accepted until January 16, 2014.
Please contact us with any questions about this policy.

 

Thank you to our sponsors:

 

Our valued sponsors receive recognition with:  

• Logos on the Conference Poster & in the Conference Program
• Recognition in all newsletters and Conference mailings prior to and after the Conference
• Option to include information or promotional items in Conference bags and verbal recognition at the specific event being sponsored
• Sponsorships of $1,000 and higher also receive podium time to speak to the attendees at the event being sponsored, if so desired.

We have a lot of fantastic sponsorship opportunities for you to choose from:

• $2,000 Dinner for Everyone - SPONSORED BY PORT OF LONGVIEW
• $2,000 Dinner for Everyone - SPONSORED BY MATSON NAVIGATION
  
• $1,500 Luncheon on Friday for Delegates
• $1,000 Port Tour Transportation
• $1,000 Breakfast on Friday for Everyone - SPONSORED BY THE PORT OF ST. HELENS
•  $1,000 Dinner Entertainment on Thursday for Everyone
• $1,000 Dinner Entertainment on Friday for Everyone - SPONSORED BY PORT OF HUENEME
  
• $1,000 Golf Outing
• $  750  Companion Tour and Lunch on Friday - SPONSORED BY PORT OF LONG BEACH
  
• $  750  Welcome Networking Break on Thursday - SPONSORED BY PORT OF UMATILLA
  
• $  750  Morning Networking Break on Friday - SPONSORED BY BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP
• $  750  Afternoon Networking Break on Friday
  

Sponsorships can be confirmed during online registration or by calling us at (503) 653-5868.