December 6th | 3:30 - 7 pm
World Trade Center Baltimore
(Doors open at 3:30 p.m.)
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Navigating the Complexities of Global Supply Chains |
The supply chain, something that most people have taken for granted, continues to have its moment for all the wrong reasons. The last few years have shown that moving goods and products from point A to B is never as simple as it sounds. No industry has been immune, as supply chain disruptions have led to inflation, product shortages, and other problems.
Featuring:
Dunlop Protective Boots USA
C-Care LLC
Paul Reed Smith Guitars
Nexterus
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Harnessing Maryland's Wind Energy Opportunities |
Wind power is one of the fastest-growing and most effective sources of electricity in the United States. According to Bloomberg, offshore wind capacity will grow 10-fold by 2035. As Maryland eyes opportunities to reduce its carbon footprint and grow its economy, the Port of Baltimore could be ground zero in achieving both - by making the state the home for offshore wind energy on the East Coast. With a new administration embracing this opportunity, how can Maryland businesses be a part of this historic opportunity?
Featuring:
Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
John S. Connor
US Wind
Oceantic Network
Prepare to embark on a delectable journey as we present a remarkable selection of international wines thoughtfully curated by participating embassies:
Argentina
Georgia
Japan
Netherlands
Portugal
South Africa
Ukraine
Mark Schmidt, Vice President & General Manager of Ports America Chesapeake will introduce Maryland's Transportation Secretary, Paul Wiedefeld, who will share the latest updates straight from the helm.
Secretary
Maryland Department of Transportation
Paul J. Wiedefeld is the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), where he oversees MDOT’s six agencies – the State Highway Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Aviation Administration, Maryland Port Administration, and Maryland Transportation Authority. He leads operations and maintenance of state highways, bridges, tollways, transit systems, motor vehicle licensing, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. He serves serve as Chair of the MDTA Board, the Maryland Port Commission, and the Maryland Aviation Commission; and a member of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board.
Secretary Wiedefeld most recently was Vice President with the international architectural and engineering firm HDR, where he served as the US Northeast Transportation Business Director. Prior to joining HDR, he was General Manager/CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) from 2015 to 2022, the CEO of the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport for 10 years, and the Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration.
He was prepared for these executive-level public sector challenges by holding various county, regional, and state-level government positions during his career. Most notably, serving as the Director of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Office of System Planning and Evaluation. Additional private sector experience includes a decade as a consultant with the engineering firm, Parsons Brinckerhoff.
Secretary Wiedefeld has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Towson University and a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University. A Baltimore native, he attended Mount St. Joseph High School.
Secretary
Maryland Department of Transportation
Paul J. Wiedefeld is the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), where he oversees MDOT’s six agencies – the State Highway Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Aviation Administration, Maryland Port Administration, and Maryland Transportation Authority. He leads operations and maintenance of state highways, bridges, tollways, transit systems, motor vehicle licensing, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore. He serves serve as Chair of the MDTA Board, the Maryland Port Commission, and the Maryland Aviation Commission; and a member of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board.
Secretary Wiedefeld most recently was Vice President with the international architectural and engineering firm HDR, where he served as the US Northeast Transportation Business Director. Prior to joining HDR, he was General Manager/CEO of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) from 2015 to 2022, the CEO of the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport for 10 years, and the Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration.
He was prepared for these executive-level public sector challenges by holding various county, regional, and state-level government positions during his career. Most notably, serving as the Director of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Office of System Planning and Evaluation. Additional private sector experience includes a decade as a consultant with the engineering firm, Parsons Brinckerhoff.
Secretary Wiedefeld has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Towson University and a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University. A Baltimore native, he attended Mount St. Joseph High School.
Vice President & General Manager
Ports America Chesapeake
Vice President & General Manager
Ports America Chesapeake
Following the State of the Ports Address, attendees will have the chance to win fantastic prizes, including:
VIP ticket package to Journey's 50th-anniversary tour at CFG Bank Arena on February 18th provided by the Oak View Group.
A pair of tickets from Southwest Airlines anywhere Southwest flies within the continential United States.
A wine basket from Bonner Wines and assorted bottles from around the world donated by our Embassy wine hosts.
The Port of Baltimore and Baltimore / Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are the economic drivers of our region. Once a year, the Secretary of Transportation addresses the current status of Maryland's ports, including the significant upgrades to infrastructure projects and other exciting solutions.
The 2022 State of the Ports was held at the World Trade Center in Baltimore on December 7th. It featured two break out sessions in addition to the State of the Ports Address which was delivered by Bill Doyle, executive director of the Maryland Port Administration and Jim Walsh the CFO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. for more information about last year's event visit the event website.
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