Focusing on the Needs of America’s Inland River Transportation System

2016 Inland Waterways Conference
March 1-3, 2016

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
St. Louis, MO

The 2016 Inland Waterways Conference scheduled March1-3 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, is the one maritime industry conference aimed squarely at maintaining and improving our Inland River Transportation System. 

Transportation commerce is a vital component of our Nation’s economic health. River borne transportation and infrastructure underpin that health from the carriage of products and materials to the benefits of generating travel and tourism. 

Your participation is a key component to this interchange.  And, when you attend you will have an opportunity to contribute to important strategic discussions that will help shape the future for the maritime industry on the Inland Rivers.  You will also come away with valuable contacts and a host of ideas and strategies to align your organization with current conditions while also ensuring its long-term operational effectiveness.

Join government and industry leaders from throughout the region at the 2016 Inland Waterways Conference to address pressing issues, challenges and opportunities related to the maritime industry on the Inland Rivers. 

 New Gala Industry Dinner

The 2016 Inland Waterways Conference will now feature a new gala Industry Dinner involving key players in both government and industry who have a stake in a healthy Inland River Transportation System.  This new dinner event will feature a keynote address from Coast Guard RADM David Callahan.

Valuable Marketing Opportunities

Take advantage of these valuable marketing opportunities. Reserve your exhibit space and/or sponsorship today!

Exhibitor Registration

Exhibitor                                       $950*
Exhibit Staff                                  $300

*Exhibits Include one (1) 6 ft. table and one (1) conference registration.

Conference Sponsorship         $2,000

Your organization will receive public recognition as a sponsor throughout the conference.  In addition, your company logo will be displayed electronically throughout the conference and will be posted on the event website, with click-through to your company’s website.  Your company logo will also appear on the program which is distributed to all conference attendees. 

Conference Registration

Early Registration Fee                    $325 (before January 1)
Registration Fee                              $350 (before February 15)
Late Registration Fee                      $375 (on or after February 15)

Government Fee                              $295

Cancellation Policy for Registrants
All conference registrations must be paid in full at the time of registering. Cancellations made 10 days prior to the start of the conference will receive a 90% refund. Cancellations made within 10 days will not receive a refund.

Hotel Information

Take advantage of special discounted pricing at the conference headquarters hotel. 

Single/Double Occupancy $145

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
315 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, MO 63102

To make hotel reservations, call 314-655-1234 and mention the 2016 Inland Waterways Conference.

Online hotel reservations: 

https://aws.passkey.com/event/11531445/owner/988/home

$115 Government Rate. Hotel Reservation Link:

https://aws.passkey.com/event/11531450/owner/988/home