- Event Registration OpensBest Western Barclay Hotel Lobby
- Welcome ReceptionWest Coast River Lodge
- Event RegistrationAlberni Hall Foyer
- BreakfastAlberni Hall
- Opening
Master of Ceremonies: Daniel-Robert Gooch, President and CEO, Association of Canadian Port Authorities
- First Nations Blessing: Ken Watts (Tseshaht) and Brandy Lauder (Hupacasath)
- Zoran Knezevic, President and CEO Port Alberni Port Authority
- Ian Hamilton, Chair of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities and President and CEO of the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority
Alberni Hall - Global Ports and Marine Outlook
Jody Kositsky, Senior Director, Economic Analysis and Policy, InterVistas
Alberni Hall - Sponsored Break and Trade ShowAlberni Hall
- Keynote to be announcedAlberni Hall
- Medal of Merit CeremonyAlberni Hall
- LunchAlberni Hall
- BreakAlberni Hall
- The Federal Government Outlook for Supply Chains, Marine Policy and Infrastructure Support
This year sees big developments for Canada’s supply chains, with the National Supply Chain Office operational, and the expected launch of a National Supply Chain Strategy coming on the heels of legislated reform for Canada’s port authorities. How are things going and what can we expect in 2025 and beyond for supply chains, marine policy and building the infrastructure of the future?
Moderator: Ian Hamilton, President and CEO, Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority
Panelists:
- Robert Dick, Assistant Deputy Minister, National Supply Chain Office
- Jennifer Lutfallah, Vice-President, Canada Border Services Agency
- Additional panelists to be announced
Alberni Hall - Sponsored Break and Trade ShowAlberni Hall
- Canada’s Ports Enabling Maritime Clusters
Aquaculture, forestry, cruising – these are all important coastal sectors of Canada’s economy, and a focus for Canadian economic growth. This session will focus on key players in maritime clusters and how ports have enabled this.
Moderator: Zoran Knezevic, President and CEO, Port Alberni Port Authority
Panelists:
- Peter Xotta, CEO, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
- JP Hastey, President, Nova Harvest Ltd.
- Tony Kennedy, President, Canadian Maritime Engineering (CME) Ltd.
- Kevin Sommerville, VP Operations, SAN Group
Alberni Hall - Shuttle service to hotels
- Port Tour
(and transportation to reception)
- Cultural Reception and DinnerMcLean Mill
- Event RegistrationAlberni Hall
- BreakfastAlberni Hall
- Keynote from a Global Port LeaderAlberni Hall
- Sponsored Break and Trade ShowAlberni Hall
- Ports and Community Engagement
There is a symbiotic relationship between ports, their communities and the businesses that operate with and through them. How they interact can raise or lower their health and wealth. This session will feature a discussion by key players of how this interaction occurs and evolves.
Moderator: Bruce Williams, CEO, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Panelists:
- Jason Park, Senior Vice President, Cruise Lines International Association
- Captain Josh Temple, Executive Director, Coastal Restoration Society
- Jolleen Dick, CEO, Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Lisa Spitale, Chief Administrative Officer, City of New Westminster
Alberni Hall - LunchAlberni Hall
- BreakAlberni Hall
- hišukʔiš cawaak (Everything Is One) We are all Connected
Marine shipping is a complex and connected business, where the business decisions of one element will drive the decisions of another element. Infrastructure must match vessels and fuel needs while operations must consider impacts now and into the future. This session brings together the elements of shipping to discuss how they are working together, the changes they are facing and what the future could or should hold.
Moderator: Robert Lewis-Manning, President and CEO, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
Panelists:
- Frank Butzelaar, Chief Operating Officer, Washington Companies
- DP World (to be announced)
- John Jack, Indigenous representative, Huu-Ay-Aht
- Additional panelist to be announced
Alberni Hall - Sponsored Break and Trade ShowAlberni Hall
- Human Capital in Canada’s Marine Sector
Across the Canadian economy, access to skilled labour is a growing concern. Canada’s marine sector is not immune to the challenge. What are industry and government doing to address the challenge, and what else is needed?
Moderator: To be announced
Panelists:
- Eric Gilmore, IAMPE, Director of Business Development, International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (on port certification program)
- Marc Mes, Director General, Fleet and Maritime Services, Canadian CoastGuard
- Julia Fields, Executive Director, Canadian Marine Careers Foundation
Alberni Hall - Closing CeremonyAlberni Hall
- Closing CelebrationRim Rock Casino