The 2010 Mid-Year Conference on January 14-15,
2010 at the Marriott Ihilani in Hawaii provided timely and informative
information for APP members and non-members alike. A special thanks
to this year's sponsors: TEC Inc., Matson Navigation, BST Associates,
Hawaii Harbors Division, PND Engineers, Schrader Co. Sales, Kaohsiung
Harbor Bureau, Amergent Techs, and The Maritime Group.
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January 14-15, 2010 Hosted by Hawaii Harbors Division Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa* Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii
Scroll down to view the Conference Schedule. Click here for a companion schedule.
Click here to download electronic copies of the Conference flyer, sponsorship information, and ground transportation options.
We invite you to join your colleagues from throughout the Pacific for the APP 2010 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 exciting new venue, the Ihilani Resort & Spa, is a secluded retreat, located approximately 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 $119 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 14-15, 2010 on your calendar. 2) REGISTER:Click here to register online. You’ll get a $100 early registration discount if you register by December 11, 2009 (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. 12/23/09 Update: The hotel still has rooms available at APP's discounted rates. Please contact APP if you're having difficulties reserving your room at the discounted rates. 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
1/8/10 Update:
The hotel still has rooms available at APP's discounted rates. Please
contact APP if you're having difficulties reserving your room at the
discounted rates.
Mike Formby, Deputy Director, Harbors, Hawaii Department of Transportation
Alan Potts, Sales, Harbor Technologies, LLC
Patrick Shaw, Hawaii Representative, NW CruiseShip Association
Dale Hahn, Public Affairs Representative, Princess Cruises & Holland America Line (Carnival Corporation)
Charles Wurster, President/CEO, Port of San Diego
James Reed, Program Manager, TEC Inc.
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 (Updated 1/8/10) Click here for the companion schedule
Thursday, January 14, 2010: 8:00 a.m. Depart from Lobby for Ko Olina Golf Club (RSVP Required) Sponsored by BST Associates 12:00 p.m. Check-In/Registration begins 2:00 p.m. APP Executive Committee Meeting (Thompson Board Room, Lobby Level) 3:00 p.m. Networking and Refreshments (Ocean Ballroom 1, Lower Lobby Level) Sponsored by PND Engineers 3:30 p.m. Opening Plenary (Ocean Ballroom 1, Lower Lobby Level) Call to Order & Introductions: Kim Puzey, APP 2009-10 President & General Manager, Port of Umatilla, Oregon USA Welcome to Hawaii: Brennon Morioka, Director, Hawaii Dept. of Transportation 3:45 p.m. Plenary: Modernizing Pacific Port Harbors Mike Formby, Deputy Director for Harbors, Hawaii Department of Transportation 4:15 p.m. Plenary: Partnering with MARAD to Build New Port Infrastructure Jim Reed, Program Manager, TEC Inc. Mike Formby, Deputy Director, Hawaii Department of Transportation 5:00 p.m. Plenary: Strengthening Maritime Security Captain Bill Marhoffer, Chief of Prevention, 14th District, U.S. Coast Guard 5:30 p.m. Free Time 6:30 p.m. Dinner Banquet & Upcoming Events Preview: Delegates & Companions (Ocean Ballroom 2, Lower Lobby Level) 8:00 p.m. Recess for Evening
Friday, January 15, 2010: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast: Delegates and Companions (Ocean Ballroom 2) Co-Sponsored by The Maritime Group and Amergent Techs 9:00 a.m. Plenary: Composite Solutions for Marine Infrastructure Needs (Ocean Ballroom 1) Alan Potts, Operations Manager, Harbor Technologies 9:30 a.m. Plenary: Dredging Projects and Practices LTC Jon J. Chytka, District Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 10:00 a.m. Plenary: Strong, Secure, and Green Development at San Diego Charles D. Wurster, VADM, USCG (Ret.), President/CEO, Port of San Diego 10:30 a.m. Networking and Refreshments Sponsored by Schrader Co. 10:45 a.m. Plenary: Maritime Trade in a Fast-Changing Global Economy Vic Angoco, Vice President/Pacific, Matson Navigation Company 11:15 a.m. Plenary: How Can Pacific Ports Maintain and Expand Cruise Business? Patrick Shaw, Hawaii Representative, NW CruiseShip Association Dale Hahn, Public Affairs Representative, Princess Cruises & Holland America Line (Carnival Corporation) 12:00 p.m. Luncheon & Door Prizes (Ocean Ballroom 2) Sponsored by Kaohsiung Harbor Bureau 1:15 p.m. Plenary: Building Effective Port Management Information Systems (Ocean Ballroom 1) Kent Goodhew, Director of Sales, Klein Systems Group 1:45 p.m. Networking and Refreshments Sponsored by TEC 2:00 p.m. APP Full Board of Directors Meeting (Ocean Ballroom 1) (Open to all, but only one representative from each port may vote.) 3:30 p.m. Free Time 4:45 p.m. Depart Lobby for Paradise Cove Luau & Dinner: Delegates & Companions Dinner Sponsored by Matson Navigation 9:00 p.m. Return to Hotel & Conference Adjournment
