Once a year, leaders from the Mid-Atlantic come together to learn about the challenges and opportunities at Maryland’s ports. It happens at the Annual State of the Ports & Global Flavor Showcase. Beyond getting the lowdown from port leaders, at this event you will have the chance to:
- Sample wines and food from around the world at the Global Flavor Showcase
- Learn about key challenges impacting international trade at our breakout sessions
- Network with the influential leaders driving economic growth in our region
- Hear the State of the Ports address directly from Maryland’s Secretary of Transportation
2024 State of the Ports Agenda
4:00pm - Breakout Sessions
Known Unknowns on the Horizon for Supply Chains
Change is on the horizon for the supply chain, and it’s not just a feeling. A new law is making its way through congress, there’s rumblings of a merger from a trusted client, or perhaps there’s a national election on the horizon. You want to be ready, but the outcome is uncertain. How do you prepare when you don’t know exactly what you’re preparing for? Join us for a conversation around future planning where the only wrong move is to do nothing.
Featuring:
Houston Mason
Ryan Polakoff
Vaishali Patel
Vicki Juel Isaksen
The Logistics of Workforce Development
Our ports, airports, roadways, and warehouses would be rendered moot without the dedicated individuals working there and keeping things moving. But hiring and retaining that workforce is a constant challenge – especially in the face of ongoing technological disruption. However, instead of fearing this change, we should embrace it and push back on the narrative. New technologies are helping our employees, making them more efficient than ever before, freeing them up to develop their skills even further. Our workforce is our strongest asset, and providing the tools, time, and support can bring dividends.
Featuring:
Brooke Rodgers
Mariano O. Presas
Tom Regnante
William Hutton
5:00pm - Global Flavor Showcase & Reception
Sample food and beverages from across the world without leaving Baltimore at our global flavor showcase. Featuring food and beverages from:
6:00pm - State of the Ports Address
Maryland is home to two of the largest transportation and trade meccas in the United States: the Port of Baltimore and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Once a year, we are fortunate to welcome port leaders to give their take on the challenges and opportunities confronting our ports.
Featuring:
Paul Wiedefeld
Mark Schmidt
6:30pm - Reception Continutes
Networking and tasting continues, followed by raffle and special giveaways.
2024 State of the Ports Highlights
In case you missed it, click here to see the 2024 State of the Port & Global Flavor Showcase highlights. It featured two breakout sessions in addition to the State of the Ports Address, which was delivered by Paul Wiedefeld, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation, and Mark Schmidt, President & CEO of Ports America Chesapeake.
State of the Ports Address
Sponsorship Opportunities
To learn about sponsorship, contact Jeremy Rosendale or download our sponsor information packet.
$5,500
- 8 Tickets to the event
- Opportunity to request post-event introductions to attendees
- Opportunity to speak at or moderate a breakout session to and help WTCI choose panel speakers
- Pre- and post-event list of attendees (upon request)
- Display table (upon request)
- Premium seating
- Inclusion of logo in print and digital marketing materials
- Sponsor ribbons for all employees who attend
$4,000
- 6 Tickets to the event
- Opportunity to speak at or moderate a breakout session to and help WTCI choose panel speakers
- Pre- and post-event list of attendees (upon request)
- Display table (upon request)
- Premium seating
- Inclusion of logo in print and digital marketing materials
- Sponsor ribbons for all employees who attend
$3,000
- 6 Tickets to the event
- Pre- and post-event list of attendees (upon request)
- Display table (upon request)
- Premium seating
- 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
$1,500
- 4 Tickets to the event
- Inclusion in relevant earned media pitches
- Inclusion of logo in print and digital marketing materials
- Sponsor ribbons for all employees who attend
2024 State of the Ports Sponsors
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