Register by this Friday, December 17th to qualify for the early registration discount (just $395 for APP members or $595 for non-members) for APP's Mid-Year Conference in Hawaii.
Network with your
port colleagues from throughout the Pacific, learn from informative
speakers, and take home valuable information about timely port
industry issues and trends that will benefit your port or port-related
business:
Thursday/Friday, January 13-14, 2011
Hosted by Hawaii Harbors Division
Marriott Ihilani Resort
Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii
Here are two examples of the outstanding speakers at this year's Mid-Year Conference:
Victor Szabo, Project Manager, Moffatt & Nichol
Victor Szabo is a
Structural Engineer and Project Manager with the marine and waterfront
design firm Moffatt & Nichol and has worked on various projects
throughout the Pacific Northwest, U.S. West Coast, and Pacific
Rim. Victor has over 15 years of experience in the planning,
design, and construction supervision of port, marine, transportation,
and small craft harbor facilities. His projects have included
container terminals and materials handling facilities, piers and
wharves, marinas, ferry terminals, waterfront bulkheads, bridges, and
specialized analysis and design of floating concrete pontoon
structures. Victor is also a certified inspection diver, with
extensive experience in the underwater inspection of steel, concrete,
and timber marine structures.
Jahan Byrne, Business Development and Marketing Executive, Port of Oakland
Jahan
Byrne is the marketing and business development representative for the
Port of Oakland -- America's fifth-busiest port and the
third-largest U.S. West Coast port. He helps market the
Oakland seaport and airport to operators, carriers, and importers and
exporters around the world -- providing strategic counsel,
outreach, matchmaking, and technical and supply chain advice.
Jahan leads the port's Export Promotion Program to help
create operational and strategic advantages for U.S. companies using
the Port of Oakland as an export gateway. With more than 12 years
in the maritime industry, he joined the Port of Oakland in
2009. Previously, he was manager of global brand
management and marketing for ocean carrier APL, posted in
both Oakland and Singapore. Earlier in his career, Jahan was
a news reporter in Hawaii, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka.
In addition to informative presentations from expert speakers, you'll also experience a special first-hand boat tour aboard the Hoku Nai'a (pictured at right) to see the working Honolulu Harbor in action. Onboard you'll be treated to authentic Hawaiian cuisine and entertainment as the sun sets over the Pacific.
Our Conference venue, the Marriott Ihilani Resort,
is a secluded retreat located 20 miles from Honolulu International
Airport. It offers a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere and excellent
conference and golf facilities.
Our discounted hotel room rates for this year's Conference are very affordable, starting at just $129 per night! Click here to make your hotel room reservation.
Your companion is welcome to join you in Hawaii and participate in a special companion tour on Friday featuring lunch and a tour of Hawaii's Plantation Village, an outdoor history museum that tells the story of life on Hawaii's Sugar Plantations.
Stay tuned to our website for updated information.
Click
here for more information and to register online. Remember, this
Friday is the deadline for the early registration discount!
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