Gus Hein will provide an update on activities within the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.

Gus Hein Mid-Pacific Gateway Director
U.S. Maritime Administration

The International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) has built a strong and expanding network of port professionals and offers a standardized education program for commissioners, executives, and managers across the maritime industry, supporting ongoing professional development and skill building. IAMPE also offers professional services for Ports, such as tariff review and preparation, strategic […]

Eric Gilmore Director of Business Development
International Association of Maritime and Port Executives

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) are a group of highly stable compounds that persist indefinitely in the environment. Ms. Kwan, an associate in BBK’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law practice group, will provide an overview of upcoming regulations, the liability this will place on ports and advise on emerging contaminants.

Anya Kwan Associate
Best Best & Krieger LLP

Jeff Wingfield, Port of Stockton’s Deputy Port Director, and Joe Carrillo, SSA Marine’s Regional Vice President, Northern California team up to provide an update on the Port’s emission reduction and community efforts.

Jeff Wingfield Deputy Port Director of Regulatory and Public Affairs
Port of Stockton

Joe Carrillo Regional Vice President, Northern California
SSA Marine

Each port will have about 5 minutes to provide an update on activities within their jurisdiction, including issues, trends, challenges, and new opportunities. We encourage you to take full advantage of this session as the issues raised will become topics for discussions throughout the conference.

What is the role of ports in supporting policing on the waterfront? This presentation explores the critical intersection of port operations and law enforcement, focusing on how ports contribute to maintaining safety and security in complex maritime environments. This presentation will share insights into Canada’s port security framework and highlight initiatives led by the Vancouver […]

Anita Gill Port Security Officer and Director of Security, Compliance & Authorizations
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

In an environment shaped by AI acceleration and rising cyber pressures, leaders are navigating more complexity than ever. In this session, Walter Anderson explores how clarity, ownership, resilience, and execution form the foundation of confident, modern leadership. Attendees will learn how to cut through noise, make grounded decisions, and lead teams with steadiness in high-pressure […]

Walter Anderson Founder, PortSecure Cybersecurity | CISO, Nanaimo Port Authority
PortSecure Cybersecurity | Port of Nanaimo

The Environmental Port Index (EPI) is an unique reporting tool developed in collaboration with DNV and numerous shipping industry experts. The aim is to increase the operational efficiency of both ship owners and port operators, while reducing their impact on the environment. The EPI is an international solution, backed by global maritime experts and a robust […]

Annfinn Hjelm Environmental Port Index (EPI)

The Port of Hueneme’s Sustainability, Prosperity, Education, Equity- Driven (SPEED) Initiative is an investment of $2 Million Dollars from the California Transportation Agency to develop a Workforce Development program in Ventura County.  As a result of this, the Port brought together a collaboration between multiple partners to create a pipeline to develop “the workforce of the future”.  Key components of […]

Maripas Jacobo Community Outreach Specialist
Port of Hueneme

Practice your two-minute elevator pitch! This session is an open forum for APP’s Associate Members to introduce themselves and explain their products and services. We encourage you to take full advantage of this session as it can greatly assist during networking sessions.

Attendees are in for a treat as they board the Star of Honolulu for a waterfront tour of Honolulu Harbor. The tour will pass by terminals operated by Pasha Group (including the almost-complete Kapalama Container Terminal) and Matson as well as Hawaii’s Pier 2 Cruise Terminal, the Honolulu Vehicle Processing Center and much more. Moderated […]

Chris Martin Vice President, Operations
Young Brothers LLC

DreanaLee Kalili Deputy Director
Hawaii Department of Transportation

Greg Chu General Manager, Container Operations
Matson

Rickey Childs Senior Vice President, Pasha Maritime & Logistics
The Pasha Group

Association business — all are welcome!

Green Marine’s Eleanor Kirtley will recap the outcome of the first round of pilot projects in 2024 and the launching of a second round in 2026.

Eleanor Kirtley Senior Program Manager
Green Marine

Stacey Kilarski, Resource Management Specialist with Lynker, a premier science, engineering, and technology company, will provide an overview of the study: Port Infrastructure Needs of Commercial and Recreational Fisheries Along the U.S. West Coast. Ms. Kilarski will explore the study’s research and strategies to evaluate how offshore renewable energy development and oil and gas platform decommissioning may affect […]

Stacey Kilarski Resource Management Specialist
Lynker

Ports have always connected the world…but today, they also sit at the intersection of waste abundance and resource scarcity. Each year, millions of tonnes of dredge, sediment, and excess soil flow through port systems, most of it discarded. This session invites a new view: ports as engines of circular transformation. Drawing on examples from Canada’s […]

Blair Tassone Director of Business Development
GRT

Deanna Woods Director of People & Product Development
GRT

Derek Chow, Burns & McDonnell will lead a panel discussing military initiatives under development throughout the Pacific.

Derek Chow Business Development Manager
Burns & McDonnell

Providing proven ideas to help protect your marina revenues while remaining fully operational.

Scott Grindy President
Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters and Port Managers

Preview of APP’s 112th Annual Conference to be held in August 2026 in Guam!