2019 Spring Conference

March 19, 2019
Washington, DC

One of AAPA's two annual membership meetings, the Spring Conference is held each year in Washington, DC, and features general sessions as well as committee and board meetings. Sessions focus on current trends in the maritime industry of relevance to all Western Hemisphere ports and US policy issues.

03/19/2019
Challenges Facing International Container Carriers Including IMO 2020 Fuels Standards, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Economic Regulation

Introduction:

• Kurt Nagle, President & CEO, AAPA

Speaker:

• John W. Butler, President & CEO, World Shipping Council, Washington, DC

03/19/2019
Navigating an Uncertain Future

Introduction:

• Jean Godwin, General Counsel, AAPA

Speaker:

• Erik Peterson, Partner and Managing Director, Global Business Policy Council, A.T. Kearney, Arlington, VA

03/19/2019
Maintaining Institutional Credibility—Lessons for Ports

Introduction:

• Meredith Martino, Vice President of Member Engagement, AAPA

Speaker:

• David K. Rehr, Ph.D., Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University – The Schar School of Policy and Government, Arlington, VA

03/20/2019
Addressing Future Needs Through Workforce Development

Moderator:

• Dr. Noel Hacegaba, PPM, Deputy Executive Director of Administration and Operations, Port of Long Beach, Chairman, AAPA Professional Development Board

Speakers:

• Kenneth Evans, President, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas
• Thomas O'Brien, Ph.D., Executive Director for the Center for International Trade and Transportation, California State University, Long Beach

03/20/2019
Telling Our Story: The Economic Impact of Ports

Moderator:

• Mary Beth Long, Vice President of External Affairs, AAPA

Speakers:

• John C. Martin, Ph.D., President, Martin Associates, Lancaster, PA
• Don Meyer, President, Westfourth Communications, Arlington, VA
• Jay Stecher, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, The Port of Virginia

03/20/2019
Luncheon and Keynote Address

Introduction:

• Will Friedman, President & CEO, Port of Cleveland; AAPA Chairman of the Board, 2018-2019

Speaker:

• Hon. R.D. James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, United States Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, DC

03/20/2019
Ports and the Federal Maritime Commission – Addressing Port Challenges with the Shipping Act and FMC Facilitation of Supply Chain Efficiency

Introduction:

• Jean Godwin, General Counsel, AAPA

Speakers:

• Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission Washington, DC
• Hon. Rebecca Dye, Commissioner, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC

03/20/2019
NOAA Activities

Introduction:

• Jim Walker, Director of Navigation Policy and Legislation, AAPA

Speaker:

• RDML Tim Gallaudet, Ph.D. USN Ret. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere

03/20/2019
Infrastructure Policy

Moderator:

• John Young, Director of Freight and Surface Transportation Policy

Speakers:

• Helena Zyblikewycz, Staff Director, House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
• Murphie Barrett, Minority Staff Director, House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
• Doug Disrud, Clerk, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, HUD and Related Agencies
• Andrew Neely, Professional Staff Member, Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety

03/20/2019
Trade Policy

Moderator:

• Susan Monteverde, Vice President of Government Relations, AAPA

Speakers:

• John G. Murphy, Senior Vice President for International Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington, DC
• Linda Dempsey, Vice President, International Economic Affairs Policy, National Association of Manufacturers, Washington, DC
• Tim Pataki, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Public Liaison