CN: AAPA Annual Convention & Expo to be Oct. 6-8 in Quebec City

The American Association of Port Authorities' Annual Convention & Expo—"Seas the Opportunity"—will be Oct. 6-8 in Quebec, Canada. Tariffs, inflation, and shifting trade flows are straining margins, causing operational pressure, and creating volatility and uncertainty. Now, more than ever, we must come together to navigate these changes.

At the October convention, join timely conversations on supply chain shifts, federal funding, and what lies ahead. With leaders from 90 ports and nearly 1,000 maritime executives and professionals in attendance, this is the place to connect, influence, and prepare for what’s next.

Nearly 40 port executives from across the Americas will share practical strategies, joined by Ambassador Katherine Tai, former U.S. Trade Representative, on Keeping Up with Evolving Trade Policy, and Federal Maritime Commissioner Max Vekich on Modernizing Port Infrastructure for Resilience and Redundancy.

To register, click here. 

Take a look below for the new additions to this year's program.

Engaging Content and Expert Speakers

Infrastructure Modernization Track

Modernizing Port Infrastructure for Resilience and Redundancy in a Shifting Global Trade Landscape

NEW! Rahmel Wattley, TNH Media Inc.
Environment & Community Stewardship Track

A Crowded Shore: The Economic, Social, and Environmental Value of Urban Ports

NEW! Patrick Thrasher, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Main Stage

How Important is Outstanding Leadership in Ports?

NEW! Kristine Zortman, Port of Redwood City
NEW! Jonathan Daniels, Maryland Port Authority
Trade Winds and Headwinds: Global Leaders on Tariffs, Growth, and Supply Chain Shifts

NEW! Frédéric Papillon, Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
NEW! John Pickel, National Foreign Trade Council
Bridging Borders: Public Investment, Policy Power, and Port Priorities Across the Americas

NEW! Lauren Gleason, Massachusetts Port Authority
Tide-Sized Talks

Thought Leadership Presentation by KALE Logistics, Inc.

NEW! Sergei Smirnov, KALE Logistics, Inc.