Conference Information:

Please click on the links below to REGISTER for the Conference and to RESERVE your hotel room.

Don't miss this chance to discover more about timely port industry issues and economic trends. Incredible speakers will inform and inspire you with informative presentations. Hear firsthand perspectives from key port industry leaders, learn what's new at other ports, and network with colleagues -- all on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. This year's conference has been extended to three days!

Your companion is welcome to join APP delegates at no extra cost for meals, a special companion tour with lunch on Friday, and golf or fishing on Wednesday morning (RSVP and extra fee required).

Our venue, the Marriott Kauai Resort, is an affordable ocean front retreat situated on a relaxing cove.

Register today!

Confirmed Speakers:

• Rear Admiral Cari B. Thomas, Commander, United States Coast Guard District Fourteen
• Jeet Manhas, Chairman, Nanaimo Port Authority
• Crescent Moegling, Northwest & Pacific Islands Navigation Manager, National Oceanic Atmospheric Adminstration
• Richard Price, Program Manager, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc.
• Jim Lyon, CEO, LYON Associates
• Tom Spear, Owner & Partner, Schrader Co. Sales
• Richard Tremaglio, Principal, Cardno
• Eric Wareham, Aquatic and Government Relations Director, Western Wood Preservers Institute
• Greg Wirtz, President, Cruise Lines International Association - North West & Canada
• Eric Winters, Rail Group Manager, T.Y. Lin International
• More to be announced!
  

Conference Schedule:

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
6:15 am - Optional Deep Sea Fishing & Networking Outing (RSVP & Extra Fee Required)
7:00 am - Optional Golf & Networking Outing (RSVP & Extra Fee Required)
12:30-4:30 pm - Conference Check-In/Registration (outside Puna Ballroom)
2:00-3:00 pm - Walking Tour to Nawiliwili Harbor (Delegates & Companions)
4:00-6:00 pm - APP Executive Committee Meeting
6:30-8:00 pm - Welcome Reception, Dinner, Bar, and Entertainment (Delegates & Companions)

Thursday, January 15, 2015 
8:00-9:00 am - Breakfast in Puna Ballroom A&B (Delegates & Companions)
9:00-10:30 am - Plenary Sessions in Puna Ballroom C&D (Delegates)
10:30-10:45 am - Morning Networking Break
10:45-11:45 am - Plenary Sessions
12:00-1:15 pm - Lunch and Networking in Puna A&B (Delegates)
Free Time the remainder of the day (Delegates & Companions)
Dinner on your own

Friday, January 16, 2015
8:00-9:00 am - Breakfast in Puna Ballroom A&B (Delegates & Companions)
9:00-10:30 am - Open Forum/Port Reports in Puna Ballroom C&D (Delegates)                       
9:30 am - Companions depart for Tour and Lunch
10:30 - 10:45 am - Networking and Refreshments
10:45 - 11:45 am - Plenary Sessions
12:00-1:15 pm - Lunch and Networking in Puna Ballroom A&B (Delegates)
1:15-3:15 pm - Plenary Sessions in Puna Ballroom C&D
3:15 - 3:30 pm - Networking and Refreshments
3:30 pm - APP Full Board of Directors Meeting (at least one delegate from each port needs to attend)
4:30-6:00 pm - Free Time
6:30-8:00 pm - Dinner Buffet, Upcoming Events Preview, and Door Prizes in Puna Ballroom A&B (Delegates & Companions)
8:00 pm - Conference Adjourns

We accept credit card payments through PayPal! 
You may also pay by cash, check, or traveler's checks.

EARLY Conference Registration Rates:
Register by December 15, 2014 to receive these great rates!
Member Rate:  $495 USD
Non-Member Rate:  $695 USD
Rates increase by $100 on December 16, 2014

-- SPECIAL INCENTIVE TO REGISTER EVEN EARLIER -- 
REGISTER BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2014
TO BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING. 
YOU COULD BE ONE OF TWO LUCKY WINNERS
 TO RECEIVE A $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD!

Cancellations are accepted and fully refunded if made on or before December 15, 2014. 
Substitutions in personnel are accepted until January 14, 2015.
Please contact us with any questions about this policy.

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