{"id":4076,"date":"2022-09-14T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aapaseaports.com\/?p=4076"},"modified":"2023-04-21T08:19:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T13:19:24","slug":"111th-aapa-annual-convention-path-toward-resiliency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aapaseaports.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/14\/111th-aapa-annual-convention-path-toward-resiliency\/","title":{"rendered":"111th AAPA Annual Convention Path Toward Resiliency"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"htmlBody article_div\">\n<div class=\"roofHeader\">Celebrating 110 Years! Annual Convention &amp; Expo<\/div>\n<p>October 16-19, 2022<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aapaorlando2022.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.aapaorlando2022.org<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aapw01.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/09\/025.jpg\" alt=\"annual convention\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aapw01.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/09\/025-01.jpg\" alt=\"annual convention\"><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"dropCap\"><strong>A<\/strong><\/span>spirit of collaboration, camaraderie and partnership is the prevailing mood as AAPA, its port members and maritime stakeholders prepare to gather in Orlando, Fla., October 16-19, 2022, for the 111th Annual Convention &amp; Expo, the association\u2019s cornerstone event for the port industry. The convention theme this year, Path Toward Resiliency, celebrates 110 years of fellowship, learning and relationship building, critical to AAPA\u2019s mission of empowering ports and their maritime industry partners in navigating the challenges of energy security, climate change, infrastructure investment, and sustainability objectives at ports.<\/p>\n<p>AAPA\u2019s 111th Annual Convention &amp; Expo will feature an engaging business program and unrivaled exhibit hall, showcasing its first-ever product demonstration theater, sponsored by Port Tampa Bay. At the heart of the exhibit hall, the Port Tampa Bay Technology Theater will be a focal point this year for discussing the latest trends, innovation challenges and solutions at the 2022 AAPA Annual Convention. Sponsoring and exhibiting companies will be presenting their cuttingedge business solutions to the port industry from this distinct new arena.<\/p>\n<p>AAPA invites you to browse the four-day schedule of events and discover all that AAPA\u2019s largest member gathering has to offer. Arrive early before the convention kicks off or arrange to stay a few days longer to take advantage of Orlando\u2019s attractions or to simply unwind and relax.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"sidebar\">Complete Convention Details<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/AAPAorlando2022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bit.ly\/AAPAorlando2022<\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"graphic\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aapw01.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/09\/025-02.png\" alt=\"qr code\"><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>Sponsors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>As of September 7, 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<h3>DIAMOND<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aapw01.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/09\/025-03.jpg\" alt=\"diamond\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<h3>PLATINUM<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images-cdn.dashdigital.com\/aapq\/0322_third_quarter_2022\/data\/articles\/.\/img\/025-04.jpg\" alt=\"platinum\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<h3>GOLD<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images-cdn.dashdigital.com\/aapq\/0322_third_quarter_2022\/data\/articles\/.\/img\/025-05.jpg\" alt=\"gold\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<h3>SILVER<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"picture\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aapw01.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/09\/025-06.jpg\" alt=\"silver\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16<\/h2>\n<p>12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br \/>\nRegistration Open<\/p>\n<p>4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br \/>\nBoard of Directors Retreat<br \/>\n<em>By Invitation Only, Dinner to Follow<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>MONDAY, OCTOBER 17<\/h2>\n<p>7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<br \/>\nRegistration<\/p>\n<p>7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<br \/>\nRegional Delegation Meetings <em>Canada &#8211; The Caribbean &#8211; Latin America<\/em><\/p>\n<p>8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. U.S.<br \/>\nLegislative Policy Council (LPC) Meeting Open to All U.S. Corporate Members Only<\/p>\n<p>9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.<br \/>\nAAPA Board of Directors Meeting<\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<br \/>\nProfessional Development Board Meeting<\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.<br \/>\nAAPA Annual Membership Meeting and Chairman\u2019s Address<br \/>\n<em>Open to Port Corporate Members<\/em><\/p>\n<p>11:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br \/>\nGolf Tournament Benefiting Foundation for Seaports of America (AAPA Port Employees Emergency Relief Fund)<br \/>\nSponsored by: Port of Lake Charles, Port of Corpus Christi, Burns &amp; McDonnell, DCLI, and Schneider Electric<\/p>\n<p>1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br \/>\nWorkshop: Designing an Effective Engagement Strategy for Upcoming Infrastructure Projects<br \/>\n<em>Open to All Registrants<\/em><br \/>\nFacilitated by: <em>Jenny Windle, Founder and President, JPW Communications LLC; Susanne Bankhead, IAP2, Senior Vice President, JPW Communications, LLC<\/em><\/p>\n<p>1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br \/>\nWorkshop: Managing Cyber Risk in the Global Supply Chain<br \/>\n<em>Open to All Registrants<\/em> Facilitated by: <em>Max Bobys, Vice President and Practice Leader, HudsonCyber; Ken Washington, Chief Information Officer and Vice President, Tampa Port Authority<\/em><\/p>\n<p>1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br \/>\nWorkshop: Securing Your Port and Driving Faster Access<br \/>\n<em>Open to All Registrants<\/em> Facilitated by: <em>Joseph Osterman, Senior Vice President, Prosegur<\/em><\/p>\n<p>4:00 to 6:00 p.m.<br \/>\nMaritime Economic Development Committee Meeting<\/p>\n<p>6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br \/>\nReception for Port CEOs<br \/>\nSponsored by: <em>Bags Private Event by Invitation Only<\/em><\/p>\n<p>7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br \/>\nReception: Welcome to Orlando!<br \/>\nSponsored by: <em>Propane Education &amp; Research Council<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18<\/h2>\n<p>7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br \/>\nRegistration<\/p>\n<p>7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.<br \/>\nBreakfast<br \/>\nSponsored by: <em>Odgers Berndtson<\/em><\/p>\n<p>7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.<br \/>\nCommissioners Session: Private Equity Investment<br \/>\n<em>By Invitation Only: Members of the Governing Boards<\/em><br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Kristie Pellecchia Loiacono, Principal, Pellecchia International and Former Head of Western Hemisphere, U.S. International Development Corporation<\/em><\/p>\n<p>8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.<br \/>\nOpening Ceremonies<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Chris Connor, President and CEO, American Association of Port Authorities; Mario Cordero, Executive Director, Port of Long Beach; Lasse Petterson, President and CEO, Great Lakes Dredge &amp; Dock Company, LLC; Sean Strawbridge, CEO, Port of Corpus Christi<\/em><\/p>\n<p>9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.<br \/>\nKeynote Address<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>U.S. Port and Supply Chain Envoy General Stephen R. Lyons<\/em><\/p>\n<p>9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.<br \/>\nLighthouse Awards Presentation Ceremony<\/p>\n<p>10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.<br \/>\nA Conversation with MARAD<\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.<br \/>\nNetworking Break in the Exhibit Hall<\/p>\n<p>10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.<br \/>\nMarquee Federal Keynote Address<\/p>\n<p>12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.<br \/>\nNetworking Lunch<br \/>\nSponsored by <em>DCLI and LRQA<\/em><\/p>\n<p>12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<br \/>\nProduct Demonstrations in the Port Tampa Bay Theater<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Mason Construction, Musco Lighting, DockTech, Cintas Corporation, Green Marine, National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy, and more!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br \/>\nPanel Discussion: The Future of Cruising<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Rick Sasso, Chairman, MSC Cruises and Jaime Castillo, Vice President, Global Port Services, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line<\/em><br \/>\nModerated by: <em>Daniel Ronan, Associate News Editor, Print and Multimedia, Transport Topics<\/em><\/p>\n<p>4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nRoundtable Discussion: How to Compete for Federal Grants \u2013 A GPA Success Story<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Kevin Keller, National Director, Intermodal Transportation Planning, HDR Engineering, Inc.; Ryan MacDonald, Manager, Strategic Operations and Planning, Georgia Ports Authority; Robert Bouchard, Director, Office of Port Infrastructure Development, U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration<\/em><\/p>\n<p>4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nRoundtable Discussion: Cultivating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Your Organization<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Sophia Harris, CEO and Managing Member, Organizational Development Resource Group<\/em><\/p>\n<p>4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nRoundtable Discussion: Smart Ports<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Luke Ritter, Senior Vice President, Maritime, ARES Security<\/em><\/p>\n<p>4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nRoundtable Discussion: Offshore Wind Power<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Matt Wartian, Ph.D., Ports and Maritime, Burns and McDonnell; Otto Candies IV, Business Development Specialist, Crowley; Cathie Vick, Chief Development and Government Affairs Officer, Virginia Port Authority; John Pauling, U.S. Construction Lead, Orsted; William Hanson, Senior Vice President, Government Relations &amp; Business Development, Great Lakes Dredge &amp; Dock Company<\/em><br \/>\nIn Conversation With: <em>Ian Gansler, Manager of Energy, Resilience, and Sustainability Policy, American Association of Port Authorities<\/em><\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br \/>\nExhibit Hall Reception \u2013 See You in Colorado! Signature Cocktail<br \/>\nSponsored by: <em>Pasha<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19<\/h2>\n<p>7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br \/>\nRegistration<\/p>\n<p>8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.<br \/>\nContinental Breakfast and Networking<\/p>\n<p>8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.<br \/>\nAAPA Supply Chain Partner (SCP) Council Breakfast<br \/>\n<em>By Invitation Only<\/em><\/p>\n<p>9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.<br \/>\nGeneral Session: Path Toward Resiliency <em>An executive-level conversation about major port infrastructure projects highlighting the theme that ports are good stewards of federal funding<\/em><br \/>\nMarquee Federal Keynote Address: Panel Discussion<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Sean Strawbridge, CEO, Port of Corpus Christi; Hydi Webb, Port Director and CEO, PortMiami; Lasse Petterson, President and CEO, Great Lakes Dredge &amp; Dock Corporation; Craig Mygatt, CEO, Ceres Terminals Incorporated<\/em><\/p>\n<p>10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.<br \/>\nKeynote Address with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Major General William (Butch) H. Graham, Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.<\/em><br \/>\nAudience Q&amp;A Moderated by: <em>Jen Armstrong, Director of Navigation Policy and Legislation, American Association of Port Authorities<\/em><\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br \/>\nRoundtable Discussion: The Digitalization of U.S. Ports<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Stephen B. Rauch, Vice President, Information Technology, South Carolina Ports Authority; Eric Olafson, Director, Global Trade and Business Development, PortMiami; Jack Hedge, Executive Director, Utah Inland Port Authority<\/em><br \/>\nIn Conversation With: <em>Noel Hacegaba, Deputy Executive Director, Port of Long Beach<\/em><\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br \/>\nRoundtable Discussion: 5G at Ports<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Andrew Scott, Founder, QuayChain; Adam Schipper, Director of Business Development, Enterprise Transportation and Logistics, Ericsson<\/em><br \/>\nIn Conversation With: <em>Jill Flygare, Chief Operating Officer, Utah Inland Ports Authority<\/em><\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br \/>\nRoundtable Discussion: Electrification and the Role of Ports<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Matthew Jackson, Vice President, Business Development, Crowley; David Bolduc, President, Green Marine<\/em><\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.<br \/>\nRoundtable Discussion: <em>Workforce Development \u2013 Building up the Infrastructure and Transportation Labor Force<\/em><\/p>\n<p>12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.<br \/>\nNetworking Lunch<\/p>\n<p>12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.<br \/>\nProduct Demonstrations in the Port Tampa Bay Theater<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Ericsson, Ares Security, Hudson Cyber, Mozaic ID, WAVE, and more!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.<br \/>\nPanel Discussion: Global Supply Chain<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Christopher Magnus, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Bill Shea, President &amp; CEO, DCLI; Bud Darr, SVP, MSC\/TIL; Louis E. Sola, Federal Maritime Commissioner<\/em><br \/>\nIn Conversation With: <em>Sean Strawbridge, CEO, Port of Corpus Christi<\/em><\/p>\n<p>3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br \/>\nIntroduction to the Professional Port Manager (PPM<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) Program<\/p>\n<p>3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br \/>\nAAPA Speaker Series<br \/>\nSponsored by: <em>Port of Corpus Christi Featuring: Nicole Malachowski, First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, Fighter Squadron Commander, White House Fellow &amp; Adviser<\/em><\/p>\n<p>4:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.<br \/>\nClosing Remarks and Save the Date for Annual Convention 2023<br \/>\nFeaturing: <em>Chris Connor, President and CEO, American Association of Port Authorities<\/em><\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m.<br \/>\nTravel to CityWalk for Closing Event<br \/>\n<em>Meet in the lobby to board the bus and head to the closing event. One-way transportation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<br \/>\nClosing Event at Universal CityWalk<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrating 110 Years! Annual Convention &amp; Expo October 16-19, 2022 www.aapaorlando2022.org Aspirit of collaboration, camaraderie and partnership is the prevailing mood as AAPA, its port members and maritime stakeholders prepare to gather in Orlando, Fla., October 16-19, 2022, for the 111th Annual Convention &amp; Expo, the association\u2019s cornerstone event for the port industry. 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