Conference Schedule:

7/13/18 Update: Click here to view or download the 105th Annual Conference program!

Sunday - July 15, 2018
7:00am - Optional Golf Networking Outing at The Reserve at Spanos Park
advance reservations are required
Golf Sponsored by CALAMCO
Golf Transportation sponsored by Port of Stockton 

12:00-4:00pm - Conference Registration/Check-in at the hotel
1:30-3:30pm - Executive Committee Meeting at the hotel
5:30-8:30pm - Depart hotel for Welcome Reception, Dinner, Bar, and Entertainment
for everyone at the Lindley House
Welcome Reception sponsored by Port of Stockton
Dinner sponsored by SSA-Pacific
Transportation sponsored by Port of Skagit
Dinner Bar sponsored by Yardi Systems, Inc.
Entertainment sponsored by Liebherr


Monday - July 16, 2018
8:00-9:00am - Breakfast for everyone at the hotel Sponsored by Port of Long Beach
8:30am - Conference Registration
9:00am-3:00pm - Companions depart lobby on Capitol tour and Underground Tour of Old Sacramento with lunch
Companions' Tour sponsored by NuStar Energy L.P.
Companions' Tour Transportation sponsored by Port of Stockton

9:00am - Welcome Ceremony 
10:00am - Plenary Session
10:30am - Networking & Refreshments Break
Sponsored by Port of Benton 
10:45am - Plenary Session
12:00pm - Luncheon for delegates Sponsored by Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd.
1:00pm- Plenary Session
2:00pm - Networking & Refreshments Break Sponsored by Port of Hueneme
2:15pm - Plenary Session
4:15pm - Free Time
6:00-8:00pm - Dinner, Bar, and Entertainment for everyone at the hotel
Dinner sponsored by Geosyntec Consultants
Entertainment sponsored by Metro Ports
Bar sponsored by NorthSouth GIS

Tuesday - July 17, 2018
8:00-9:00am - Breakfast for everyone at the hotel Sponsored by Compliance First, LLC
9:00am - Open Forum (Member Ports' Reports)
10:15am - Networking & Refreshments Break Sponsored by Port of Redwood City
10:30am - Depart hotel for boat tour of the Port of Stockton with lunch for everyone
Boat Tour & Lunch sponsored by Best Best & Krieger LLP, Attorneys at Law
Transportation to Port Boat Tour sponsored by Herum\Crabtree\Suntag, Attorneys
1:00pm - Free Time and Dinner on your own


Wednesday - July 18, 2018
8:00-9:00am - Breakfast for everyone at the hotel Sponsored by American Samoa Department
of Port Administration

10:00am-3:00pm - Companions depart lobby on Haggin Museum Tour and visit to Michael David Winery and lunch
Companions' Tour sponsored by HDR Inc.
Companions' Tour Transportation sponsored by Port of Stockton

9:00am - Plenary Session
10:30am - Networking & Refreshments Break Sponsored by Port of Benton
10:45am - Plenary Session
12:00pm - Luncheon for delegates Sponsored by Dillon & Murphy Engineering
1:00pm- Plenary Session
2:00pm - Networking & Refreshments Break Sponsored by Port of San Diego
2:15pm - APP Full Board of Directors Meeting (one representative from each member port required)
3:00pm - Free Time
4:45pm - Delegates and Companions meet for Upcoming Events Preview and Door Prizes
Lady Washington Ship Model sponsored by Western Wood Preservers Institute

5:30pm - Delegates and Companions depart hotel for Closing Dinner and Stockton Ports Minor League Baseball Game (note, we will have one bus return to the hotel before the game ends for those that wish to return earlier) Dinner sponsored by Anchor QEA
Baseball Tickets and Transportation sponsored by DR Pipeline Inc.
Bar sponsored by California Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc.
10:00pm - Annual Conference Adjournment
10:00pm - Arrive at hotel

 

Speakers:

You'll hear from these expert speakers:
  • Lauren Brand, Associate Administrator of Ports and Waterways, US Maritime Administration
  • Julie Minerva, Principal, Carpi & Clay, Inc.
  • Dr. Jeffrey Michael, Director, Center for Business and Policy Research, University of the Pacific
  • Kevin White and David Donnenfield, Full Frame Productions
  • Patrick Verhoeven, Managing Director, International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
  • Scott Keillor, Senior Planner, BergerABAM
  • Bruce Blodgett, Executive Director, San Joaquin Farm Bureau
  • Bruce Taylor, VP, California Pavement Maintenance Co., Inc.
  • Geir-Eilif Kalhagen and Lauren Dickson, Metro Ports
  • Rory McBride, Sales Manager, Liebherr Crane 
  • Tien-Kuei Kuo, President, Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Ltd.
  • Daniel Elroi, President & CEO, NorthSouth GIS
  • US Army Corps of Engineers (invited)
  • US Coast Guard (invited)
  • Josh Burnam, Principal, Anchor QEA (invited)
  • Many more to be announced!