Connecticut’s ports are an important part of the local, state and global economy. These working waterfronts play an important import and export function, create transit-oriented development opportunities and host public and private terminals that create direct and indirect economic benefits. Connecticut’s unique port locations and attributes are well positioned to grow the volume of cargo activity in the ports. We also need to address encroachment from other non-water dependent land uses by strengthening the State’s maritime policies that protect our maritime industry.
You are invited to participate and network with port industry professionals and learn from a diverse panel of experts in the global renewable energy industry, tug boat and barge marine transportation, cruise terminals and operations, and strategic planning of multimodal shipping and maritime projects. We will discuss insights on how Connecticut can optimize our working waterfronts and enhance transportation safety, promote economic growth and protect the port environment.
Speakers
Boone Davis, Principal, Renewables Consulting Group
Capt. Jeffrey Flumignan, Director, Maritime Administration's North Atlantic Gateway
Brian Buckley McAllister, President, McAllister Towing
Amy Powers, Founder, MaineCruisePro
Program
5:30 – 7:00 pm Networking - Drinks and Appetizers Sponsored by Gateway Terminals
7:00 – 7:45 pm Buffet Dinner (Braised Short Ribs or Grilled
Local Sea Bass)
7:45 – 8:30 pm Presentations and Panel Discussion