2017 Winter Conference
January 11-13, 2017
Ritz-Carlton Kapalua Hotel
Maui, Hawaii
Where
Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Hotel
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii 96761
Phone: 808-669-6200
Driving Directions
Hotel Sleeping Block
APP's room block expired on Friday, December 9, 2016. We have a few additional rooms that we can transfer to your name. If you still need to book your room, please email Lisa@PacificPorts.org. If you have any questions, please contact APP staff for assistance.
Ground Transportation:
This hotel does not provide shuttle service from Kahului Airport (OGG).
Alternate transportation: car rental (try kayak.com or Costco) or taxi cabs (estimated taxi fare: $65 each way)
If renting a car, please note the hotel parking fees under the Hotel Sleeping Block section above.
Feel free to contact APP Staff with any questions.
Deep Sea Fishing and Golf Networking Outings:
Contact:
Association of Pacific Ports
Lisa Pomasl, Executive Director
Brian Wright, Operations Manager
Kersten Green, Administrative Asst.
P.O. Box 903
Clackamas, Oregon 97015 USA
1-503-653-5868
APP@PacificPorts.org
www.PacificPorts.org
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Conference Information
Please click on these links 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 on port security, public private partnerships, port litigation cases in the context of politics and media, technological advancements, and much more!
Hear firsthand perspectives from key port industry leaders, learn what's new at other ports, and network with colleagues -- all on beautiful Maui, Hawaii, a central location for APP members.
Your companion is welcome to join APP delegates at no extra cost for meals, a special companion tour on Friday, and golf or fishing on Wednesday morning (RSVP required for both and golf has an extra fee).
Register today!
Conference Schedule & Confirmed Speakers:
Click here to download a PDF of the Winter Conference program.
Please click here to view the older program schedule and confirmed speakers page.
Welcome Sunset Dinner Cruise:
APP's Welcome Sunset Dinner Cruise is generously sponsored
by the Port of Stockton, California USA.
Please join us for fine dining on the Upper Deck with gorgeous
views of the West Maui Coastline and working harbors in
action. We will be aboard the Maui Princess, a 120 foot
yacht.
As we need to purchase the cruise tickets in advance, RSVP is required.
Companion Tour:
This year's companion tour is generously sponsored by
Port of Umatilla.
On the morning of Friday, January 13, companions will be treated to a a special tour and lunch in the historic and spectacular beachfront town of Lahaina. Companions will enjoy tours of the culturally significant Baldwin Home and Wo Hing Temple Museums, along with lunch at an oceanfront cafe.
We need to make tour reservations in advance so RSVP is required.
Closing Dinner and Upcoming Events Preview:
Our conference will conclude on Friday, January 13th,
with a delicious dinner and bar generously sponsored
by Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP.
Please be sure to join us for an upcoming events preview
featuring our 105th Annual Conference in American
Samoa and lively entertainment.
Conference Registration Rates:
We accept credit card payments through PayPal!
You may also pay by cash, check, or traveler's checks.
EARLY Conference Registration Rates:
Register by November 28, 2016 to receive these great rates!
Member Rate: $695 USD
Non-Member Rate: $995 USD
Rates increase by $150 on November 28, 2016
-- SPECIAL INCENTIVE TO REGISTER EVEN EARLIER -- 
REGISTER BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2016
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 11, 2016.
Substitutions in personnel are accepted until January 11, 2017.
Please contact us with any questions about this policy.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Our valued sponsors receive recognition with:
- Logos on the conference poster & in the conference program
- Recognition in all newsletters, Facebook, event webpages, and conference mailings prior to and after the conference
- Opportunity to include brochures and promotional items in the conference bags
- Verbal recognition at the specific event being sponsored
- Sponsorships of $1,500 and higher also receive podium time to say a few words to the attendees at the event being sponsored, if so desired.
We have numerous fantastic sponsorship opportunities to choose from:
Sponsorships can be confirmed during online registration or
by calling us at (503) 653-5868.