2014 Strong Ports Conference: Join nearly 300 industry leaders – RSVP today!

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FuturePorts’ Annual Conference 2014

STRONG PORTS = STRONG CALIFORNIA
The Future is Now


 
Don’t Miss Out! REGISTER TODAY!
Join us for an interesting discussion of important topics facing
 Southern California’s Goods Movement Industry!
We’ll have experts from the Ports, government and regulatory agencies, community, 
and business finding ways to reach common ground on issues affecting us all.
We’ll discuss how we can work together to ensure California’s success for a 
healthy economy and environment!
 
 
Monday, June 23, 2014
8:00am – 2:30pm
Breakfast and registration starts at 7:30am
 
   The DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro
    2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro, CA 90731


AGENDA
For detailed information, please visit our website!

WELCOME REMARKS
Councilmember Joe Buscaino, 
City of Los Angeles, Council District 15

Mario Cordero, 
Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
 
MORNING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Hon. Mickey Kantor, Former U.S. Commerce Secretary, 
Former U.S. Trade Secretary, and Co-Chair of the Los Angeles 2020 Commission
A Time For Action: Overview and Status Update of the 

LA 2020 Commission Findings
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  Mayor Elect Robert Garcia
City of Long Beach
SESSIONS
GLOBAL COMPETITION: 
Who, What and Where Are California’s Biggest Threats?  

Moderator: Dan Gardner, Protekto USA
Darin Chidsey, Southern California Association of Governments   

Elaine Nessle, Coalition for America’s Gateways and Trade Corridors


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S STRENGTHS: 

Protecting our Assets to Retain our Market Share 

and Our Competitive Advantage

Moderator: Gill Hicks, Cambridge Systematics
Joel Szabat, Executive Director, US DOT, Maritime Administration

Al Moro, Interim Executive Director, Port of Long Beach

Iddo Benzeevi, President, Highland Fairview  

Scott Moore, Union Pacific Railroad


ENERGY: 

Implementing Technology

Moderator: Frances Keeler, Clyde & Co.
Rick Cameron, Port of Long Beach   

Michael Christensen, Port of Los Angeles
 
Jeff Burgin, Pasha Terminals

CLOSING REMARKS
Bill Mongelluzzo, Journal of Commerce
 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FuturePorts Members: $99
Non-Members: $150
Gov’t/Non-Profit: $90
 
Register Today! Space is Limited!
Register here or visit FuturePorts.org for more information!
 
 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
 

Become a Sponsor!
For information, please contact Elizabeth Warren at ewarren@futureports.org

 

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