Sunday, September 21 (all events at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel) AAPA Annual Convention September 21-25, 2008 Anchorage, Alaska 12:30 6:00 p.m. Anchorage Hilton Hotel 6:00 8:00 p.m. Anchorage Hilton Hotel (Alaska Ballroom) AAPA Registration Desk Open (Promenade Top of Stairs) Welcome Reception Hosted by the Port of Anchorage The reception will be held at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel in the Alaska Ballroom. Buses depart the Marriott Hotel 5:45pm 6:15pm and return 7:30pm 8:30pm. Casual/business casual attire. Monday, September 22 (all meetings at the Anchorage Hilton Hotel please see meeting grid for meeting locations not listed here) 7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. AAPA Registration Desk Open (Promenade Top of Stairs) 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Committee Meetings as Called (please see meeting grid) 1:00 2:00 p.m. Regional Caucuses (please see meeting grid) 1:00 2:00 p.m. Caribbean Ports Delegation Meeting (Birch/Willow Room) 1:00 4:00 p.m. Latin American Ports Delegation Meeting (Denali Room) 2:15 3:45 p.m. Canadian Ports Delegation Meeting (Aleutian Room) 2:15 3:45 p.m. U.S. Legislative Policy Council (Dillingham/Katmai Room) 4:00 5:30 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting (Cook Inlet Boardroom) 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tour of Port of Anchorage Pick up from Hilton Hotel at 4:00pm (Please sign up at AAPA Registration Desk) 6:30 8:30 p.m. Reception at the Alaska Native Heritage Center Sponsored by: Branscome, Dutra, Pruhs Construction, Alaska Interstate Construction, CIRI, Doyon, Teamsters Local 929, R&M Consultants/Coffman Engineering, Alaska Independent Longshore Union, Alaska Basic Industries,Tryck-Nyman & Hayes The Alaska Native Heritage Center provides a unique opportunity to experience Alaska s many diverse Native cultures in one location. The Welcome House is a celebration of contemporary Alaska Native peoples, while the outdoor facilities allow the exploration of ancient tradition and stories from the past. The facility boasts of five outdoor distinct native villages describing the subsistence lifestyle of each unique native culture. Enjoy an outdoor Salmon Bake, native dancers, artists, storyteller, historical movie, gift shop and more! Buses Depart the Hilton and Marriott Hotels at 6:00pm and return 8:00pm 8:45pm. Casual attire. Tuesday, September 23 (all meetings at the Dena ina Convention Center) 7:00 8:00 a.m. TOTE Terminal Tour (Please sign up at AAPA Registration Desk) Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE) - 45 minute tour of their Ro-Ro facility. Bus transportation is scheduled to depart both hotels at 7:00am and drop off at Dena ina Center. 7:00-9:00 a.m. Transportation to Dena ina Center from Hilton Hotel 7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. AAPA Registration Desk Open (Pre-Function Lobby Area 7:30 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Sponsored by: URS Corporation Grand Opening of Exhibition (Tikahtnu Ballroom AB
AAPA Annual Convention Page 2 Tuesday, September 23 (continued) 8:00 8:45 a.m. Resolutions Committee Meeting (K enakatnu Executive Boardroom 2 nd floor) 8:45 10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies Sponsored by: TOTE, Horizon, Weaver Brothers Inc., United Freight & Transport Kurt J. Nagle President American Association of Port Authorities Alexandria, VA Gov. William J. Sheffield Port Director Port of Anchorage Responders: United States Monique Moyer Port of San Francisco Canada Ross Gaudreault President and CEO Québec Port Authority CANADA Chairman, AAPA Canadian Delegation Kenneth B. O Hollaren Port of Longview AAPA Chairman of the Board Latin American Armando Duarte Member of the Board Sociedad Portuaria de Santa Marta S.A. COLOMBIA Chairman, AAPA Latin American Delegation Caribbean Paul W. Hurlston Port Director Port Authority of the Cayman Islands CAYMAN ISLANDS Chairman, AAPA Caribbean Delegation 10:00 10:30 a.m. Break (Tikahtnu Ballroom AB Sponsored by: Terracon 10:30 Noon Freight Mobility Goods Movement Challenges This session will look at goods movement challenges facing ports with the phenomenal growth in trade, and how countries in the Western Hemisphere are preparing to address these challenges. Mr. O Hollaren John Horsley AASHTO Capt. Gordon Houston President & CEO Port Metro Vancouver CANADA Bill Deaver President & COO Totem Ocean Trailer Express Federal Way, Washington
AAPA Annual Convention Page 3 Tuesday, September 23 (continued) Noon 12:45 p.m. Pre-Luncheon Refreshments (Tikahtnu Ballroom AB 12:45 2:30 p.m. Luncheon Program: Keynote Address Sponsored by: Pilecap 2:30 3:45 p.m. Presiding: Mr. Gaudreault Speaker: Vice Adm. Thomas Barrett, USCG-ret. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Project Financing As ports face financial constraints in terminal development, they are looking at new and creative ways to fund infrastructure development. This panel will discuss public-private partnerships and other options. Discussion Leader: Bruce Hollingsworth President and CEO Port of San Diego Frederick R. Ferrin Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Jeffrey D. Holt Vice President Goldman, Sachs & Co. Public Sector & Infrastructure Banking San Francisco, CA 3:45 5:00 p.m. 2007-08 Board of Directors Meeting (K enakatnu Executive Boardroom 2 nd floor) 3:30 5:30 p.m. Buses Depart Dena ina Center to Hilton Hotel 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tour of Port of Anchorage Pick up from Hilton Hotel at 4:00pm (Please sign up at AAPA Registration Desk) 6:00 9:00 p.m. Reception at the Sourdough Mining Company Sponsored by: Port of Galveston (Host of the 2009 Annual AAPA Convention) The Port of Galveston is offering up a Taste of Texas with a unique Galveston twist. This is a true western-style event, so dust off your western wear and join the Port of Galveston for succulent Texas barbecue. Buses will run continuously between hotels and the Sourdough Mining Company. The first bus departs at 5:30 p.m. and the last bus returns at 9:30 p.m. Casual attire. Wednesday, September 24 (all meetings at the Dena ina Convention Center) 7:00-9:00 a.m. Transportation to Dena ina Center from Hilton Hotel 7:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. AAPA Registration Desk Open (Pre-Function Lobby Area 7:30 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Tikahtnu Ballroom AB Sponsored by: Port of Tacoma
AAPA Annual Convention Page 4 Wednesday, September 24 (continued) 8:30 10:00 a.m. Port of Anchorage Intermodal Expansion Project The Port of Anchorage Intermodal Expansion Project, involving road and rail extensions and marine terminal redevelopment, will serve as a case study in this session. Speakers will discuss bringing the organization and agency stakeholders together as partners, cooperative funding efforts, and the role of the U.S. Maritime Administration as the lead federal agency with responsibility to administer federal, State, and local dollars and its efforts to cut through government red tape, answer environmental concerns, secure both public and private talent and funds, and gain approval in record time. Discussion Leader: Governor Sheffield Colonel Kevin J. Wilson District Engineer, Alaska District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK Dennis Nottingham, President PND Engineers, Inc. Anchorage, AK 10:00 10:30 a.m. Break (Tikahtnu Ballroom AB Sponsored by: Port of Los Angeles 10:30 11:45 a.m. Diana Carlson Program Manager ICRC Anchorage, AK Michael Carter Director, Office of Environmental Activities U.S. Maritime Administration Washington, D.C. Port Capacity as a National Priority Addressing Land and Waterside Access Issues National transportation policies must address port access issues in order to promote economic growth and prosperity. The speakers will discuss the role that national governments can play in addressing port capacity issues. Mr. Nagle Hon. Sean Connaughton Administrator U.S. Maritime Administration U.S. Dept. of Transportation Hon. John Paul Woodley, Jr. Chairman, U.S. Section, International Navigation Association (PIANC) Assistant Secretary, U.S. Army, Civil Works 11:45 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Pre-Luncheon Refreshments (Tikahtnu Ballroom AB 12:30 2:15 p.m. Luncheon Program: Highlighting AAPA Awards Sponsored by: ICRC Presiding: Mr. Hurlston 1:45-2:45 p.m. Transportation from Dena ina Center to Hilton Hotel
AAPA Annual Convention Page 5 Wednesday, September 24 (continued) 2:45 3:15 p.m. Transportation from Marriott and Hilton Hotels to Rail Station 3:00 p.m. Rail Tour Sponsored by: Flint Hills Resources, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, Continental Energy, BP, Petro-Star, Peak Oilfield, Service Company, Conoco-Phillips Alaska, Shell, Nabors Alaska Drilling, Alyeska Pipeline, Pioneer Natural Resources Departing from the nearby rail station, just a short walk downhill from the Hilton Hotel, this 4 hour (round trip) rail excursion will travel south of Anchorage aboard the famous Alaska Railroad to beautiful Grandview. Food and refreshments will be available as the train provides panoramic views of the Alaskan wilderness, including Spencer Lake and the Placer River. Buses will provide transportation from the hotels beginning at 3:00 p.m. The train will prepare to depart from the rail station at 3:30 p.m. Casual attire. Thursday, September 25 (all meetings at the Dena ina Convention Center) 6:30-8:30 a.m. Transportation to Dena ina Center from Hilton Hotel 7:30 a.m. Noon AAPA Registration Desk Open (Pre-Function Lobby Area 7:00 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Tikahtnu Ballroom AB 8:00 9:15 a.m. Innovative Approaches to Port Challenges This session will feature a roundtable discussion highlighting best practices and lessons learned from award winning port projects and activities in the areas of communications, environmental management, and facilities engineering. Armand J. Reixach Executive Port Director Port Freeport Freeport, TX Communications Awards Arley Baker Director of Public Relations and Legislative Affairs Port of Los Angeles 9:15 9:45 a.m. Break (Tikahtnu Ballroom AB 9:45 11:15 a.m. Environmental Awards Darrell Desjardin Director, Environmental Programs Port Metro Vancouver CANADA Facilities Engineering Awards Mr. Ferrin Challenges and Opportunities in the Cruise Market The session will feature challenges and opportunities in the growing cruise market, including environmental challenges, security considerations and other hot topics. Agustín Díaz Managing Director Curaçao Ports Authority NETHERLANDS-ANTILLES Chairman, AAPA Cruise Committee Bill Morani Vice President, Environmental Management Systems Holland America Line Seattle, WA Charlie Ball President Princess Tours Seattle, WA Michael Crye Executive Vice President Cruise Lines International Association Arlington, VA
AAPA Annual Convention Page 6 Thursday, September 25 (continued) 11:15 a.m. Noon Special Guest Speaker: Doing the Impossible" Noon 12:45 p.m. Speaker: James Bradley Noted Author of New York Times #1 Best-seller Flags of Our Fathers Pre-Luncheon Refreshments (Tikahtnu Ballroom AB 12:45 2:00 p.m. Luncheon Program: Chairman s Address 2:00 2:30 p.m. (K enakatnu Executive Boardroom 2 nd floor) 2:30 3:00 p.m. (K enakatnu Executive Boardroom 2 nd floor) Presiding: Mr. Duarte Speaker: Kenneth B. O Hollaren Port of Longview AAPA Chairman of the Board Annual Membership Meeting and Installation of Officers 2008-2009 Board of Directors Meeting 1:30 3:00 p.m. Transportation from Dena ina Center to Hilton Hotel 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tour of Port of Anchorage Pick up from Hilton Hotel at 4:00pm (Please sign up at AAPA Registration Desk) 6:15 7:30 p.m. Transportation from Hilton & Marriott Hotels to Dena ina Center 6:30 11:00 p.m. Chairman s Reception and Gala Sponsored by: PND, Transystem, Parsons Brinkerhoff, Goldman-Sachs & Company, AT&T/Webtech, First Southwest, Chambers, Conlon & Hartwell/ Blank, Rome, Gregg Drilling, ZPMC 10:00 11:30 p.m. Transportation from Dena ina Center to Hilton & Marriott Hotels