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30 Years of Sharing Ideas... 1977-2007

PORTS™ 2007 will be the eleventh in this series of international port and harbor development specialty conferences held on a tri-annual basis since 1977


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Join us March 25-28, 2007, in San Diego, CA, for PORTSTM 2007-the keystone event for all ports and harbor professionals.

In the PORTS™ Conference tradition, PORTS™ 2007 places special emphasis on providing a practical international and national forum for issues and ideas related to ports and harbors, inland waterways, and navigational improvements.

Facilities development is undergoing exciting and significant challenges in response to the world's ever-changing trade, economic, and political conditions. Attend this keystone event for all ports and harbors professionals and stay on the leading edge.

PORTS™ 2007 offers an encompassing array of professional/technical papers covering the progress of port and harbor facilities development. Sessions will address the complex, innovative, and state-of-the-art technical aspects associated with the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of worldwide port and harbor facilities.

Network with a diverse group of your peers engaged in the successful development and operations of port and harbor facilities. Exchanges ideas; debate points of view; discuss case studies, methods, procedures, standards, and techniques; and share experiences, innovative solutions, knowledge, and lessons learned.

Explore the Beauty and excitement of La Costa Resort & Spa and nearby San Diego

San Diego is the home to such world-famous attractions as SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, the Wild Animal Park and LEGOLAND California, as well as historic cultural gems Balboa Park and Old Town. Where blue skies keep watch on 70 miles of beaches and a gentle Mediterranean climate.
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Conference Format

This four-day conference will include:
  • Technical short courses
  • Plenary session
  • Concurrent technical sessions
  • Exhibition
  • Technical field tours to sites of interest in San Diego Harbor
Additional events, intended for renewing acquaintances and meeting new colleagues, include:
  • Welcome reception
  • Awards luncheon
  • Evening social events, including a Gala Event aboard the U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier
Conference proceedings will be published on CD and provided to all full conference registrants as part of the registration fee. Conference proceedings will not be published in hard copy.