A three-hour guided tour of San Diego. From the InterContinental Hotel in downtown San Diego, you’ll be transported by bus through the most interesting parts of the city — Coronado Island with its iconic Hotel del Coronado, the city’s historic Gaslamp Quarter, and resplendent Balboa Park, including museums, gardens and art.

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

A special message from the International Ship-owners Alliance of Canada.

Harbor Commissioner Frank Colonna will discuss cargo volume surges amid emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic at the Port of Long Beach, the second-biggest container port in North America. Commissioner Colonna will provide an update on the Port’s innovative new measures to solve the capacity crunch in the short-term and into the future.

Frank Colonna Commissioner, Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners
Port of Long Beach

Capital Programs Executive Duane Kenagy presents an overview of the Port of Long Beach’s capital improvement program, which is among the most robust in the United States. Mr. Kenagy will outline the Port’s remarkable progress in meeting the challenges of modernization and sustainability during a dynamic era of growth in the shipping industry

Duane Kenagy, PE Capital Programs Executive
Port of Long Beach

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

Theresa Stevens Senior Project Manager
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Division, Los Angeles District

Zachary Hughes President
Salus Resources

Sharpen up your two-minute elevator pitch! This session combines the fun of an end-of-day reception with a “speed dating” concept that guarantees Associate Members get an opportunity to introduce themselves to Port Members. Who knows, you just might meet your match!

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

The Port of San Diego is leading this panel presentation and discussion focused on how ports can build resiliency into key infrastructure projects to address climate change.

Dr. Clarissa Anderson Executive Director, Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing System
Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Eileen Maher Director, Environmental Conservation including Aquaculture and Blue Technology
Port of San Diego

Jason C. Golumbfskie-Jones, PE, N40 Commander
Navy Installations Command, Southwest

Jason H. Giffen Vice President, Planning & Environment
Port of San Diego

Shalini Vajjhala, PhD Executive Director
San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center

Sponsored by our host, the Port of San Diego, conference attendees will enjoy this tour of the harbor aboard the California Princess, a 115-foot yacht with two enclosed climate-controlled decks regally enhanced by Honduran mahogany, cherry wood and a sweeping Cinderella stairway. The 1,600-square-foot observation deck will provide the perfect place to view San Diego’s […]

Following up on our hugely successful webinar, Kate and Lauren will provide attendees with a shortened economic guidance training with specific focus on sourcing economic data and providing examples helpful in conducting economic valuation for ports specifically.

Kate Quigley Natural Resource Economist
Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Lauren Knapp, Ph.D. Office for Coastal Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Find the best of San Diego shopping in La Jolla’s downtown. Throughout the Village, peruse: Shops on Ivanhoe — These independently owned businesses in the heart of La Jolla Village offer unique products and services to visitors and locals. The Design District — Head to Herschel Avenue for an exploration into La Jolla’s design scene. Find unique […]

Port Authorities around the world recognize that innovation is keys to remaining competitive and that Digitization is a significant innovation trend that has been proven to increase efficiency, safety, security and environmental sustainability. This presentation will highlight PortLink’s global experience with Port Digitization including the challenges, benefits and seeks to open a conversation for APP […]

Kris English Chief Innovation Officer
PortLink

The US Department of Transportation is dedicated to helping build America’s economy and infrastructure back better. In doing so, the Department is focusing on Safety, Economic Strength & Modernization, Equity, Climate & Sustainability, Transformation, and Organizational Excellence to get the job done. With that in mind, and as we look at a post-pandemic environment, what […]

Frank Colonna Commissioner, Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners
Port of Long Beach

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

Kristin Decas Chief Executive Officer
Port of Hueneme

Larry Oetker Executive Director
Port of Humboldt Bay

Michael LaFleur Vice President, Maritime Services
Port of San Diego

John Lemieux, Director, Strategic Accounts and Government Services for Matson Logistics provides insights into the efforts of Matson in ensuring humanitarian aid gets to where its needed.

John Lemieux Director, Strategic Accounts and Government Services
Matson Logistics