Events

Maryland State of the Ports

Annual update on the engines that power global business in the Mid-Atlantic

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Maryland is home to two of the largest
transportation and trade hubs in the United States.

They are the Port of Baltimore and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Once a year, people from throughout the Mid-Atlantic come together to hear about the current challenges the Maryland ports are facing, as well as the major infrastructure projects and other solutions being implemented. 

The event is called State of the Ports and it is hosted by the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI), Ports America Chesapeake and the Maryland Department of Transportation. It is typically held during the winter at the World Trade Center in Baltimore, MD. Read about the last event, held in January 2022.

Get Involved

Attend

All are welcome to attend. In-person attendance is limited to WTCI members and event sponsors. Others can attend via simulcast.

Sponsor

Sponsorships start at $1,000. Learn more about sponsorship below or by contacting Vice President of Programs and Fellowships Astrid-Schmidt King.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Signature Sponsor Opportunity

$5,000

  • Opportunity to host one of the sponsor-exclusive networking sessions
  • Post-event list of attendees (upon request)
  • Opportunity to request post-event introductions to speakers, moderators, sponsors and guests
  • Opportunity to speak at or moderate a breakout session and help WTCI compose panel speakers.
  • Opportunity to share your business’ port industry-related highlight
  • Social media post related to your business and the port industry
  • Inclusion in relevant earned media pitches
  • Inclusion of logo in print and digital marketing materials (e.g., WTCI website, email marketing messages that go to $5,000+ people and on-site event banners/slides)
  • Sponsor ribbons for all employees who attend
Breakout Session Sponsor Opportunity

$4,000

  • Opportunity to speak at or moderate a breakout session and help WTCI compose panel speakers
  • Opportunity to share your business’ port industry-related highlight
  • Social media post related to your business and the port industry
  • Inclusion in relevant earned media pitches
  • Inclusion of logo in print and digital marketing materials (e.g., WTCI website, email marketing messages that go to $5,000+ people and on-site event banners/slides)
  • Sponsor ribbons for all employees who attend
Gold Sponsor Opportunity

$3,000

  • Opportunity to share your business’ port industry-related highlight
  • Social media post related to your business and the port industry
  • Inclusion in relevant earned media pitches
  • Inclusion of logo in print and digital marketing materials (e.g., WTCI website, email marketing messages that go to $5,000+ people and on-site event banners/slides)
  • Sponsor ribbons for all employees who attend

 

Silver Sponsor Opportunity

$1,500

  • Inclusion in relevant earned media pitches
  • Inclusion of logo in print and digital marketing materials (e.g., WTCI website, email marketing messages that go to $5,000+ people and on-site event banners/slides)
  • Sponsor ribbons for all employees who attend

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