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Confirmed Topics and Speakers:

(Subject to change)

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:

• Peter Friedmann, Government Relations, Lindsay Hart LLP
• Captain Robert Loken, Director Port Infrastructure Development, MARAD
• Anne Landstrom, Principal Advisor, Moffatt & Nichol
• Paul Sorensen, Principal, BST Associates
• Mike Hogan, Environmental Analyst, Port of Bellingham
• Brian Mannelly, Ports & Marine Senior Planner, AECOM
• Dick Ford, Former Director of the Mount St. Helens Forest Learning Center
• Lawrence Patella, Executive Director, Western Dredging Association
• Shannon Kinsella, Waterfront Director, Reid Middleton
• Paul Sclafani, Technical Lead, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Tina Teed, Environmental Lead, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Brett Himes, Project Manager, IMCO Construction
• Tyler Kimberley, President, IMCO Construction
• Chun-Tse Lin, Assistant Administrator, Taiwan International Ports Corporation
• Jeannie Beckett, Principal, The Beckett Group

TOPICS:

• Port Strategies for the Future of Terminal Development and Automation
• Managing Energy Projects at Pacific Ports 
• Effective Port Leadership Solutions
• Keeping Ports Safe and Secure
• Dredging 
• Expanding Exports at Ports of All Sizes
• Smart Infrastructure Investments
• Waterfront Redevelopment Challenges and Opportunities
• Cruise Terminal Upgrades
• Modernizing Recreational Harbors
• Mount St. Helens Eruption and Columbia River Commerce
• Much more! 

Conference Schedule:

Sunday, July 20, 2014
7:00 a.m.      Breakfast Buffet in Hotel Restaurant Opens (Delegates & Companions)
8:00 a.m.      Golf Networking Outing at Three Rivers Golf Course (Delegates & Companions)
                     - RSVPs and $50 fee per player are required
1:00-5 p.m.   Check In / Registration (Outside Alder Room)
2:00 p.m.      Executive Committee Meeting (Birch Meeting Room)   
6:00 p.m.      Welcome Reception and Entertainment (Delegates & Companions) (Pool Area)

Monday, July 21, 2014
6:00 a.m.       Breakfast Buffet in Hotel Restaurant Opens (Delegates & Companions)
8:00 a.m.       Check In / Registration (outside Alder Room)
9:00 a.m.       Welcome Ceremony and Festivities (Delegates) (Cedar/Hemlock Rooms)
9:15 a.m.       Plenary Session: (Delegates) 
                     Peter Friedmann, Lindsay Hart LLP                  
9:45 a.m.       Morning Networking Break and Refreshments (Delegates)               
10:00 a.m.     Plenary Sessions: (Delegates)
                     Tyler Kimberley & Brett Himes, IMCO Construction
                      Brian Mannelly, AECOM
                      Shannon Kinsella, Reid Middleton
11:30 a.m.     Depart for Northwest Buffet Lunch on Berth 1 and Land Tours of 
                     Port of Longview, WA and Port of St. Helens, OR (Delegates & Companions)
                     (meet in hotel lobby)
5:00 p.m.       Return to Hotel for Free Time
6:00 p.m.       Dinner (Delegates & Companions) (Spruce Room)

Tuesday, July 22, 2014
6:00 a.m.       Breakfast Buffet in Hotel Restaurant Opens (Delegates & Companions)
9:00 a.m.       Plenary Sessions: (Delegates) (Cedar/Hemlock Rooms)
                     Jeannie Beckett, The Beckett Group
                      Anne Landstrom, Moffatt & Nichol
9:30 a.m.       Companions depart for Companion Tour and Lunch (meet in hotel lobby)
10:00 a.m.     Morning Networking Break and Refreshments (Delegates)
10:15 a.m.     Plenary Session: (Delegates)                      
                      Mike Hogan, Port of Bellingham, Washington
10:45 a.m.     Open Forum - Port Updates
12:00 p.m.     Luncheon (Delegates) (Spruce Room)
1:00 p.m.       Plenary Sessions: (Delegates) (Cedar/Hemlock Rooms)
                     Paul Sorensen, BST Associates
                      Chun-Tse Lin, Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd.
                      Robert Loken, MARAD 
2:00 p.m.       Companions Return to Hotel for Free Time
2:30 p.m.       Afternoon Networking Break and Refreshments (Delegates)
2:45 p.m.       APP Full Board of Directors Meeting (at least one representative from 
                      each port to attend) (Cedar/Hemlock Rooms)
4:00-5:00 p.m Free Time
5:00 p.m.        First Bus Departs for Baseball Game and Dinner (Delegates & Companions)
                       (meet in hotel lobby)
5:30 p.m.        Second Bus Departs for Baseball Game and Dinner      
8:45 p.m.        First Bus Returns to Hotel (arrive at 9:00 p.m.)
9:15 p.m.        Second Bus Returns to Hotel (arrive at 9:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, July 23, 2014
6:00 a.m.       Breakfast Buffet in Hotel Restaurant Opens (Delegates & Companions)
9:00 a.m.       Depart for Mount St. Helens Tour including Plenary Sessions and lunch
                     (Delegates & Companions) (meet in hotel lobby)
                     Plenary Sessions: (Delegates)
                     Larry Patella, Western Dredging Association
                      Richard Ford, Weyerhaeuser
                      Paul Sclafani & Tina Teed, USACE
3:45 p.m.       Return to Hotel (Delegates & Companions)
3:45-6 p.m.    Free Time
6:00 p.m.       Closing Dinner, Upcoming Events Preview, and Door Prizes
                      (Delegates & Companions) (Spruce Room)

 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

$1,500   Mount St. Helens Tour Transportation for Everyone - 07/23/2014

$1,500   Mount St. Helens Tour Lunch for Everyone - 07/23/2014

$1,500   Welcome Reception Bar for Everyone - 07/20/2014

$1,000   Dinner at Baseball Field for Everyone - 07/22/2014 - Co-sponsorship

$1,000   Luncheon at Hotel for Delegates - 07/22/2014

$1,000   Baseball Game Transportation for Everyone - 07/22/2014

$  750   Companion Tour to Zojo Coffee Roasters, Activities, and Lunch - 07/22/2014

 

Closing Dinner for Everyone - 7/23/2014 - Sponsored by Port of St. Helens

Welcome Reception Hors d'oeuvres for Everyone - 7/20/2014 - Sponsored by Port of Stockton

Barbecue Lunch for Everyone at the Port - 07/21/2014 - Sponsored by the Port of Longview

Baseball Tickets for Everyone - 07/22/2014 - Sponsored by the Port of Longview

Monday Dinner Banquet for Everyone - 07/21/2014 - Sponsored by Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd. 

Dinner at Baseball Field for Everyone - 07/22/14 - Co-sponsored by SSA Pacific and Jones Stevedoring Company

Tours of Port of Longview, WA and Port of St. Helens, OR Transportation for Everyone - 07/21/2014 - Sponsored by Port of St. Helens

Morning Networking Break - 07/21/2014 - Sponsored by Port of Hueneme

Morning Networking Break - 07/22/2014 - Sponsored by Port of Benton

Afternoon Networking Break - 07/22/2014 - Sponsored by Moffatt & Nichol

Morning Networking Break on Mt. St. Helens - 07/23/2014 - Sponsored by
Nanaimo Port Authority

Welcome Reception Entertainment for Everyone - 07/20/2014 - Sponsored by
Port of Redwood City

Opening Ceremonial Festivities - 07/21/2014 - Sponsored by ALX Technology

Golf Networking Outing Transportation and Box Lunches - 07/20/2014 - Sponsored
by Lyon Associates

Conference Bags, Conference Mugs, and Cowlitz Black Bear Autographed Baseballs - Sponsored by Port of Longview

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 will receive a complimentary exhibitor table, if so desired.
• Sponsorships of $1,500 and higher will receive a complimentary exhibitor table and/or podium time to speak to the attendees at the event being sponsored, if so desired. 

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