January 13-14, 2011 Hosted by Hawaii Harbors Division Marriott Ihilani Resort Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii
**February 2011 Update: The 2011 Mid-Year Conference was very successful! A special thanks to conference sponsors, speakers, and attendees!
Click here for photos from the 2011 Mid-Year Conference.
Click below to download individual PowerPoint presentations from the 2011 Mid-Year Conference. Please contact each speaker directly regarding terms of use.
Click here for a PDF version of the Conference program (includes companion program).
Click here to download a PDF version of the mailing that was recently sent regarding the Mid-Year Conference. It includes sponsorship information and driving directions.
We invite you to join your colleagues from throughout the Pacific for the APP 2011 Mid-Year Conference in Hawaii. Network, learn, and take home valuable information regarding key port industry issues and trends that will benefit your port or business. Outstanding speakers, plentiful networking time with new and current APP members, and a beautiful setting await you.
Our Conference venue, the Ihilani Resort, is a secluded retreat, located 20 miles from the Honolulu Airport. It offers a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere and excellent conference and golf facilities. Room rates for this year's Conference are very affordable, starting at just $129 per night!
Your companion is welcome and we have special tours set up to entertain them. One companion is allowed at no additional cost.
Please take several actions right now:
1) CALENDAR: Reserve January 13-14, 2011 on your calendar. 2) REGISTER:Click here to register online. You’ll get a $100 early registration discount if you register by December 17, 2010 (discount is reflected in early registration price). 3) RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM: Call the Marriott Ihilani at (808) 679-0079. Be sure to mention Association of Pacific Ports to get discounted room rates (see below). Scroll down for online room reservations and more information. 4) BOOK YOUR TRAVEL: Make your plans to fly to Honolulu. Also be sure to arrange transportation to/from the Ihilani Resort. The hotel is in a secluded area so you may wish to rent a car. See below for details.
Hotel Information: JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa 92-1001 Olani Street Kapolei, Hawaii 96707 Telephone (808) 679-0079 Fax (808) 679-0080 Email: info@ihilani.com Web: www.ihilani.com
Reservations: CLICK HERE to reserve your room online.
You may also reserve your room by calling the hotel at (808) 679-0079and mentioning Association of Pacific Ports to get the discounted roomrates.
Our discounted hotel room block rates are available from January 12-17, 2011.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FROM HONOLULU INT’L AIRPORT (HNL)
The
Ihilani Resort & Spa is located on the beach 20 miles west of
Honolulu International Airport. The hotel is in a secluded area so you
may wish to rent a car. We suggest you use a site such as www.kayak.com
to aid in your search. We have a discounted overnight parking rate of
$10 per night arranged at the Ihilani Resort.
You may also hire
an Airport Shuttle to and from the hotel. Prices vary depending on the
number of people in your party. VIP Transportation (www.viptrans.com)
and Passport Taxi Shuttle (www.passportshuttle.com) are two options.
Feel free to contact APP staff with any questions.
Driving Directions from Airport: -- Take Interstate H-1 Freeway, West toward Waianae. -- Stay on the freeway for approximately 17 miles, continue onto Farrington Hwy HI-93 West. After two miles, watch for Ko Olina exit and make a slight right onto Aliinui Drive. -- Pass the security gate and turn right on Olani Street.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 13, 2011: 6:30 a.m. Depart from Lobby for Ko Olina Golf Club: Delegates & Companions (RSVP Required) 12:00 p.m. CHECK-IN / REGISTRATION (Ocean Ballroom, Lower Lobby Level) 1:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (Matsonia Room) 3:00 p.m. NETWORKING & REFRESHMENTS (Ocean Ballroom 1, Lower Lobby Level) Sponsored by BST Associates 3:30 p.m. OPENING PLENARY (Ocean Ballroom 1, Lower Lobby Level) ● Dick Dodge, Port of Redwood City Commissioner and APP Second Vice President ● Introductions 3:45 p.m. MODERNIZING ISLAND PORT HARBORS ● Davis Yogi, Harbors Administrator, Hawaii Dept. of Transportation 4:15 p.m. REPAIRING THE KEWALO BASIN HARBOR ● Victor Szabo, Project Engineer, Moffat & Nichol 4:45 p.m. SAFETY IN BERTHING & MOORING FACILITIES AT PACIFIC PORTS ● Tom Spear, Partner, Schrader Company 5:15 p.m. Free Time 6:30 p.m. Dinner Banquet & Upcoming Events Preview: Delegates & Companions (Ocean Ballroom 2, Lower Lobby Level) Sponsored by Port of Long Beach ● Bo Irvine, Stand-Up Comedian, Inspirational Speaker, Risk Management Specialist 8:00 p.m. Recess for Evening
Friday, January 14, 2011: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast: Delegates and Companions (Ocean Ballroom 2, Lower Lobby Level) Sponsored by CH2M Hill Inc. 9:00 a.m. CONNECTING AMERICA WITH THE WORLD: THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF U.S. WEST COAST PORTS (Ocean Ballroom 1, Lower Lobby Level) ● Jahan Byrne, Business Development and Marketing Executive, Port of Oakland 9:40 a.m. BUILDING EFFECTIVE SOFTWARE TO BUILD MORE EFFECTIVE PORTS ● Kent Goodhew, North American Sales Director, Klein Systems Group 10:15 a.m. NETWORKING & REFRESHMENTS Sponsored by ALX Technology 10:45 a.m. FOSTERING BUSINESS & JOB GROWTH AT SMALLER PORTS ● Roy Keck, Commissioner, Port of Benton 11:00 a.m. ROUNDTABLE FORUM: CREATING JOBS AND NEW CARGOES AT PACIFIC PORTS 12.00 p.m. Luncheon & Door Prizes (Ocean Ballroom 2) Co-Sponsored by Port of Umatilla and Port of Pasco 12:35 p.m. REAFFIRMING THE INVINCIBILITY OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT (Ocean Ballroom 2) ● Captain Jerry Coffee, U.S. Navy (Retired) and former Prisoner of War 1:45 p.m. NETWORKING & REFRESHMENTS Sponsored by Port of St. Helens 2:00 p.m. APP Full Board of Directors Meeting* (Ocean Ballroom 2) *All ports are entitled to one vote, anyone may attend. 3:00 p.m. Free Time 3:15 p.m. Depart Lobby for boat tour of Honolulu Harbor with dinner and entertainment Dinner & Entertainment Sponsored by Matson Navigation Company ● Captain Ed Enos, Vice-President, Hawaii Pilots Association 8:30 p.m. Return to Hotel, Mid-Year Conference Adjournment
