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Special Events
Icebreaker Reception
Sunday, May 23, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
A terrific time to meet colleagues and browse the exhibits before the conference begins. This reception will be held Sunday, May 23, at the conference hotel, The Westin Galleria Hotel. One ticket to this event is included with each Full Registration; additional tickets are available in advance or onsite at the Conference Registration Desk. The cost per ticket is $50.
Awards Luncheon
Monday, May 24, 12:00 Noon - 1:30 pm
Keynote Speaker: Alberto Alemán Zubieta, Panama Canal Administrator
Join us for this notable lunch that includes a presentation
from Alberto Alemán Zubieta, Panama Canal
Administrator. His talk will revolve around the current
facilities and future for the Panama Canal.
Alberto Alemán Zubieta graduated from Texas A&M University with dual degrees in industrial and civil engineering. Born in Panama City, Republic of Panama, he began his professional career in the field of construction at a very young age. He served as CEO of one of the largest construction companies in the country before undertaking a career change in 1996 to become the Administrator of the Panama Canal under U.S. government authority. In 1998, he was appointed Administrator of the Panama Canal Authority, the new Panamanian entity tasked with the administration of the waterway upon its transfer from the U.S. to the Republic of Panama. During the two following years, Alemán Zubieta served simultaneously as Administrator of the Panama Canal Commission and the Panama Canal Authority, ensuring that the decisions taken under Commission administration would have continuity under the new Canal Authority. As Canal Administrator, Alemán Zubieta is responsible for achieving maximum efficiency in the administration, operation, and maintenance of the Panama Canal. He is fully committed to transforming the Canal enterprise into a world leader in services to the maritime industry, cornerstone of the global transportation system, and a model of excellence, integrity, and transparency.
Alemán Zubieta's lifetime career achievements have also won him many awards and recognitions, including the William Ross Medal, CAPAC's most prestigious award, Federal Engineer of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Businessman of the Year 2002 from the Panamanian Business Executives Association (APEDE), and the Friendship Award from the U.S.-Panama Business Council.
This lunch will also include the presentation of the highly regarded Moffatt-Nichol Award. This award was established in 1977 and was endowed by the firm of Moffatt & Nichol Engineers, in honor of John G. Moffatt and Frank E. Nichol. The award is designed to recognize new ideas and concepts that can be efficiently implemented to expand engineering or construction techniques available for harbor and coastal projects. Each year, the Moffatt-Nichol Award is given to a member of ASCE who has made significant contributions to the field of Harbor and Coastal Engineering, either through written publication or practical service.
One ticket to this event is included in a Full
Registration; additional tickets are available
in advance or onsite. Please visit the
Conference Registration Desk for additional
tickets. The cost per ticket is $30.
Exhibit Hall Luncheon
Tuesday, May 25, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Enjoy a boxed lunch in the Exhibit Hall and learn about exciting new developments in ports with each Full Registration. Additional tickets are available in advance or onsite. Please visit the Conference Registration Desk for additional tickets. The cost per ticket is $25.
The George Ranch Rodeo and Barbeque
Tuesday, May 25, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Join us on Tuesday evening and step back in time to experience more than 100 years of Texas history. The sights, smells, sounds and tastes of a Texas gone by will bring your senses alive. Set amid 23,000 acres of working ranch and farmland, the Historical Park shares the stories of Texas with visitors in authentic historical settings. Visit the George Ranch website at http://www.georgeranch.org/index.html.
We will begin the evening with a non-rough stock rodeo and move onto a genuine Texas BBQ! There will be lots of fun for the takin' so don't miss out on this chance to experience a real life Texas ranch. Dress is casual: western shirts, jeans, and cowboy boots are appropriate. One ticket to this event is included with each Full Registration; additional tickets are available in advance or onsite at the Conference Registration Desk. The cost per ticket is $75.
Speaker BreakfastsMay 24, 25, and 26, 7:00 am-8:00 pm
Rise and shine a little early to meet up with your fellow presenters for a speakers-only breakfast on the morning of your presentation. Tables will be set for each session. This is a great opportunity to meet with your moderator and the other speakers in your session. This breakfast is only offered to speakers, and verification must be provided showing that you are speaking that day.
Spouse/Guest Program
Spouses and guests of conference attendees are warmly welcomed to register for the Ports Spouse/Guest program. This program includes a ticket to each of the following events:
- Icebreaker Reception, Sunday, May 23, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Spouse/Guest Breakfast, Monday-Wednesday, May 24-26, 8:30 am-10:00 am
- Spouse/Guest Pre-Tour of The George Ranch, Tuesday, May 25, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
- The George Ranch Rodeo and BBQ, Tuesday, May 25, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
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