Conference on America's Ports

Conference on America's Ports: Supporting Our National Military Objectives

April 30-May 2, 2019

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Co-hosted by the National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA)
and Christopher Newport University's Center for American Studies

in association with:

U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)

U.S. Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC)

American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)

About the Conference

The National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) and Christopher Newport University’s Center for American Studies jointly present the Conference on America's Ports: Supporting Our National Military Objectives, at Christopher Newport University, April 30-May 2, 2019.

Registration

Government/military - $100
Industry member - $345
Industry nonmember - $395

Early-Bird Discount: Until 11:59 p.m. on March 31, all member and nonmember Industry registrations will receive a $50 discount.

Agenda

April 30, 2019

Schedule of events
Time	Event	Location
2:30-4 p.m.	NDTA Port Subcommittee Meeting	Gaines Theatre
5:30-6:45 p.m.	Welcome Reception Hosted by Center for American Studies and NDTA, with remarks by CNU and NDTA.	David Student Union Boardroom

May 1, 2019

Schedule of events
Time	Event	Location
7-8:15 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast	Freeman 101
8:15-9 a.m.	Opening Remarks Dr. Nathan Busch, Professor of Political Science and Co-Director, Center for American Studies, Christopher Newport University Vice Adm. William "Andy" Brown, USN (ret.), President and CEO, NDTA Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Farmen, Commander, SDCC Kurt J. Nagle, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Association of Port Authorities	Gaines Theatre
9-9:45 a.m.	Keynote Address The connection between strategic ports, our military, and the surface transportation network. Rear Adm. Mark H. "Buz" Buzby, USN (ret.), Maritime Administrator and Chair, NPRN Introduced by John F. Reinhart, CEO Port of Virginia (tentative)	Gaines Theatre
9:45-10:45 a.m.	Panel 1: Role of Strategic Ports National Strategic Ports Review: Current Trends and Issues Moderator: Kevin M. Tokarski – Chair, National Port Readiness Network Steering Group (NPRNSG); and Associate Administrator for Strategic Sealift, Maritime Administration (MARAD) Rear Adm. Peter J. Clarke – Director, Strategic Plans, Policy and Logistics (TC J5/J4), U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM); and NPRNSG (invited) COL Lillard D. Evans, Deputy Commander, U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC); and NPRNSG (invited) Representative from AAPA (TBD)	Gaines Theatre
10:45-11:15 a.m.	Networking Break	Freeman 101
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	Panel 2: Working with Strategic Ports Operationalizing Strategic Seaports as a Key Military Readiness Lever Moderator: Ernest Bezdek, - Chair Ports Sub Committee, NDTA Surface Committee; and Director of Trade Development, Port of Beaumont Larry Kelly, CEO, Port of Port Arthur Griffith Lynch, CEO, Port of Savannah Representative from MARAD – TBD	Gaines Theatre
12:30-1:45 p.m.	Luncheon Keynote Address Assessing our ability to use our ports as strategic launch platforms for our military forces. Lt. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, USMC, Deputy Commander, USTRANSCOM (tentative) Introduction by Vice Adm. Brown	David Student Union Ballroom
2-3 p.m.	Panel 3: Challenges for Strategic Ports What are the commercial trends and challenges in the worldwide shipping industry? Moderator: Sean Strawbridge, CEO, Port of Corpus Christi Randa J. Coniglio, CEO, Port of San Diego Paul J. Cozza, CEO, Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City Jeff Theobold, CEO, Port of Philadelphia Chris Lytle, Executive Director, Port of Oakland Lauren K. Brand, Associate Administrator for Intermodal System Development, MARAD	Gaines Theatre
3-3:30 p.m.	Networking Break	Freeman 101
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Panel 4: Enhancing Strategic Ports What are potential initiatives for improvement to strategic ports’ infrastructure to meet military requirements while minimizing disruption to commerce? LMI, TBD John Young, Director of Freight and Surface Transportation Policy, AAPA Arnold Dupuy, Energy Analyst, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy Mario Cordero, Executive Director, Port of Long Beach Stephen Ribuffo, Port Director, Port of Anchorage	Gaines Theatre
4:45 p.m.	Keynote Speaker Rear Adm. Dee Mewbourne, Commander, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Navy (invited)	Gaines Theatre
5:30 p.m.	President's Reception Hosted by CNU and NDTA.	David Student Union Boardroom

May 2, 2019

Schedule of events
Time	Event	Location
7:30-8:15 a.m.	Continental Breakfast	Freeman 101
8:15-9 a.m.	Keynote Speaker William Woodhour, President and CEO, Maersk Line, Limited	Gaines Theatre
9-10 a.m.	Panel 5: Enhancing Port Readiness How does the U.S. military ensure our ports receive military exercise throughput to ensure readiness? What issues may impact strategic port readiness and resilience in a hybrid contested environment? How should strategic port resilience to impact of rising sea levels be addressed? Moderator: Louis Cooper Sr. Director, Security and Labor Relations or Dustin Stoker, Director of Operations, Port of Tacoma U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) – Flag officer (TBD) U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) – Flag officer (TBD) Bruce A. Busler, Director, Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center, USTRANSCOM	Gaines Theatre
10-10:30 a.m.	Networking Break	Freeman 101
10:30-11:30 a.m.	Panel 6: Enhancing Field Support to Military Deployments through Strategic Ports What are the issues? How can these issues be addressed? Moderator: Eric Green, CEO, Port of Jacksonville Theresa A. Lorinser, Chair, NDTA Rail Subcommittee Joseph A. Conroy – Chief, Office of Maritime Security Response Policy; and NPRNSG, USCG SDDC Transportation Brigade Commander – CO, 596th TTB or 597th TTB Maj. Gen. Patrick Kelly, USA (ret.), Director, Military Operations, International Longshoremen’s Association	Gaines Theatre
11:30-noon	Keynote Wrap-up Speaker Maj. Gen. Stephen E. Farmen, Commander, SDDC	Gaines Theatre
Noon-12:15 p.m.	Closing Thoughts Vice Adm. Andy Brown, USN (ret.), President & CEO, NDTA	Gaines Theatre

Become a Sponsor

This program provides high visibility to a key executive audience. The program includes high-level speakers from government and industry to explore the latest advancements, insights and issues affecting strategic ports.

Platinum Sponsor ($3,000)

Complimentary registrations for three individuals to attend the full conference – a potential value of up to $1,185
Exhibit table – a $750 value
Exclusive sponsor of the welcome reception
Co-sponsor of Wednesday and Thursday continental breakfasts
Co-sponsor of Wednesday luncheon
Co-sponsor of all coffee breaks
Recognition via signage with company logo
Your company logo will link to your website on registration website
Recognition by company logo in event program
Recognition by company logo in event emails
Listing in the DTJ magazine with your logo
Recognition in the NDTAGram (weekly e-newsletter) with your linked logo

Gold Sponsor ($2,300)

Complimentary registrations for two individuals to attend the full conference – a potential value of up to $790
Exhibit table – a $750 value
Co-sponsor of Wednesday and Thursday continental breakfasts
Co-sponsor of Wednesday luncheon
Co-sponsor of all coffee breaks
Recognition via signage with company logo
Your company logo will link to your website on registration website
Recognition by company logo in event program
Recognition by company logo in event emails
Listing in the DTJ magazine with your logo
Recognition in the NDTAGram (weekly e-newsletter) with your linked logo

Silver Sponsor ($1,600)

Complimentary registrations for one individual to attend the full conference – a potential value of up to $395
Exhibit table – a $750 value
Company name listing via signage
Company name listing in event program
Company name listing in event emails
Company name listing in the DTJ magazine
Company name listing in the NDTAGram (weekly e-newsletter)

Exhibitor ($750)

One 6’ skirted table in the exhibit area. Your table can be staffed or used for display of marketing materials.

Corporate Sponsorship Registration

Location

Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place in Gaines Theatre in the Freeman Center.

If you’re flying to the area, you have several choices of airports. You can also get to Newport News by train or by bus. Parking is available throughout the campus.

Conference attendees are encouraged to park in the Parking Deck (building 24 on the campus map) and Lot A, both of which are adjacent to the Ferguson Center.

As you enter campus from J. Clyde Morris / Avenue of the Arts, the road will curve to the right and you will see the parking garage on your right. You may park anywhere in the garage.

We have negotiated a group rate with the Newport News Marriott at City Center for Port Conference attendees. Please click the link below to reserve your room.

Directions

Accommodations

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