Bruce Lambert
Gateway Director, Pacific Northwest & Alaska
U.S. Maritime Administration
Association of Pacific Ports Annual Conference
24 October 2021
- 27 October 2021
InterContinental Hotel, San Diego
Reconnecting and Building Anew
Whether reconnecting with old friends and colleagues, or building new relationships, the APP Conference provides the perfect opportunity. Our program provides many opportunities to network, share best practices, and learn about the current issues and trends for ports today.
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17
Networking Opportunities
6
Panel Sessions
6
Keynote Speakers
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Sharing best practices
The APP has always made sharing best practices a priority for the Conference agenda and this year is no exception. In addition to activity updates from your peers, you'll hear from industry leaders and experts about issues that matter most to you.
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6:00 am - 12:30 pm
Off-site
A half-day excursion (6:00 am to 12:30 pm) on board one of Seaforth Sportfishing’s vessels that range in size from 65 to 85 feet. Fishing ranges from La Jolla south to Imperial Beach, giving you a good view of the California coastline as well as good fishing. During October and the winter months, Calico Bass […]
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bayview Ballroom
Check-in…get your badge.
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Hospitality A
APP Executive Committee Meeting
36
2021-10-24
2021-10-24 15:30
13:30
15:30
America/Los_Angeles
Details
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunset Terrace
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Bayview Terrace
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Bayview Ballroom
8:45 am - 9:30 am
Bayview Ballroom
U.S. Maritime Administration Activity Update
36
2021-10-25
2021-10-25 09:30
08:45
09:30
America/Los_Angeles
Details
Gus Hein
Gateway Director, Mid-Pacific Region
U.S. Maritime Administration
U.S. Maritime Administration
9:30 am - 10:15 am
Bayview Ballroom
Strategic Planning vs Business Planning Most ports create an annual operating budget that is shaped from the port’s “business plan”, that in turn, is intended to reflect the port’s multi-year “strategic plan”. However, in the annual rush to complete the “planning process”, the strategic direction of an organization can often become blurred, or even misplaced, […]
Don Krusel
Industry Leader
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Off-site
Details to follow…
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Bayview Foyer
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Bayview Ballroom
Federal Infrastructure Grants and Port Toolkit
36
2021-10-25
2021-10-25 11:30
10:30
11:30
America/Los_Angeles
Details
Travis Black
Team Lead, Port Development and Intermodal Planning
Office of Ports and Waterways Planning, U.S. Maritime Administration
Office of Ports and Waterways Planning, U.S. Maritime Administration
Wade Morefield
Office of Ports & Waterways Planning, U.S. Maritime Administration
11:30 am - 11:45 am
Bayview Ballroom
A word from our sponsor: PortLink
36
2021-10-25
2021-10-25 11:45
11:30
11:45
America/Los_Angeles
Details
Kris English
Chief Innovation Officer
PortLink
PortLink
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Bayview Terrace
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Bayview Terrace
Luncheon Speaker: Frank Colonna
36
2021-10-25
2021-10-25 12:45
12:15
12:45
America/Los_Angeles
Details
Frank Colonna
President, Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners
Port of Long Beach
Port of Long Beach
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Bayview Ballroom
Infrastructure Planning and Execution: The Long Beach International Gateway Bridge
36
2021-10-25
2021-10-25 14:15
13:00
14:15
America/Los_Angeles
Details
Duane Kenagy, PE
Capital Programs Executive
Port of Long Beach
Port of Long Beach
2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
Bayview Foyer
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Bayview Ballroom
The Environmental Permitting Process
36
2021-10-25
2021-10-25 15:45
14:30
15:45
America/Los_Angeles
Details
Lynker’s Sarah Pautzke and Zach Hughes, Salus Resources Inc. are joined by Theresa Stevens, US Army Corps of Engineers to assist in taking the mystery out of the Environmental Permitting Process. Stevens’ presentation — USACE Regulatory 101, Nuts and Bolts — will be a great road map through the Corps’ regulatory permit process, provide relevant […]
Sarah Pautzke
Scientist
Lynker
Lynker
Theresa Stevens
Senior Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Division, Los Angeles District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Division, Los Angeles District
Zachary Hughes
President
Salus Resources
Salus Resources
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Bayview Terrace
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Bayview Terrace
9:00 am - 9:40 am
Bayview Ballroom
Jane McIvor
Executive Director
Association of Pacific Ports
Association of Pacific Ports
9:40 am - 10:20 am
Bayview Ballroom
Presentation: Human Resources
36
2021-10-26
2021-10-26 10:20
09:40
10:20
America/Los_Angeles
Details
Katie Miller, Director, Human Resources & Administrative Services, Port of Stockton will provide insights into current issues related to human resources and the pandemic.
Katie Miller
Director, Human Resources & Administrative Services
Port of Stockton
Port of Stockton
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Off-site
Details to follow…
10:20 am - 10:40 am
Bayview Foyer
10:40 am - 12:00 pm
Bayview Ballroom
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Off-site
Sponsored by our host, the Port of San Diego, conference attendees will enjoy this tour of the harbor aboard the M/V High Spirits, a 1929-built, beautifully restored classic Trumpy motor yacht. At 112 feet long, the High Spirits features large, picturesque windows throughout with climate controlled passenger salons and an open-air deck with comfortable seating […]
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bayview Terrace
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Bayview Terrace
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Bayview Ballroom
Jane McIvor
Executive Director
Association of Pacific Ports
Association of Pacific Ports
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Bayview Ballroom
Economic Valuation and Guidance for Ports and Port Projects
36
2021-10-27
2021-10-27 11:00
09:30
11:00
America/Los_Angeles
Details
Kate Quigley
Natural Resource Economist
Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Lauren Knapp, Ph.D.
Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
11:00 am - 11:15 am
Bayview Foyer
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Bayview Ballroom
5th Industrial Revolution for the Marine Industry
36
2021-10-27
2021-10-27 12:30
11:15
12:30
America/Los_Angeles
Details
Evgeny Vdovin
Chief Executive Officer
PortLink
PortLink
Kris English
Chief Innovation Officer
PortLink
PortLink
Yoss Leclerc
President
International Harbour Masters Association
International Harbour Masters Association
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Bayview Terrace
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Bayview Ballroom
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Bayview Ballroom
Meet our amazing speakers
Team Lead, Port Development and Intermodal Planning Office of Ports and Waterways Planning, U.S. Maritime Administration
President, Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners Port of Long Beach
Chief Innovation Officer PortLink
Gateway Director, Mid-Pacific Region U.S. Maritime Administration
President Salus Resources
Capital Programs Executive Port of Long Beach
Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Industry Leader
Gateway Director, Pacific Northwest & Alaska U.S. Maritime Administration
President International Harbour Masters Association
Executive Director Association of Pacific Ports
Director, Human Resources & Administrative Services Port of Stockton
Office of Ports & Waterways Planning, U.S. Maritime Administration
Scientist Lynker
Natural Resource Economist Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Senior Project Manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Division, Los Angeles District
President and CEO Port of San Diego
Chief Executive Officer PortLink
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