Agenda

TradeVisions 2005
A Region in Motion: Land, Sea, Air.

Wednesday, May 18, 2005 (1:30 pm – 8:00 pm)

1:30 – 2:15 Opening keynotes:

Economist John Husing: “Jobs in Logistics & Distribution: Path to Upward Social Mobility”
One of California’s foremost authorities on world trade and economic trends, Jock O’Connell.

2:30 – 5:30 Industry Breakout Sessions
2:30 – 3:45 “Optimizing Efficiency: The Right Port for the Right Job”

Moderator: George Cunningham (confirmed) – Principal, The Cunningham Report
Interactive panel discussions on regional infrastructure and labor changes and improvements affecting cargo deployment

Ing. Carlos Jauregui Gonzalez, Director General, Port of Ensenada
Bryan Brandes, General Manager Regional Dispatch, APM Maersk
Ron Popham, Senior Director, Maritime, Port of San Diego
Tom Teofilo, Managing Director of Maritime Services, Port of Long Beach

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 “The Airport Equation: Airports of the 21 st Century – Why Airports and Air Cargo Matter

Moderator: Steve Erie, (confirmed) - Professor of Political Science UCSD and an authority of regional infrastructure
Forward thinking dialogue on air cargo transport evolution and trends; new technologies related to security

*David Wirsing, Executive Director, Air Freight Forwarders Assn
Jock O’Connell, one of Calfornia’s foremost authorities on world trade and economic trends, and Principal Consultant, The Clark Street Group
Bill Capone, Account Manager, Korean Air

4:00 - 5:30 “Regional Intermodal Transport: The Smart Combination”

Moderator: Richard Nordahl – Chief, Office of Goods Movement, California Department of Transportation
Panelists share insight on Southern California and Baja’s need for increased rail lines/decreased truck congestion and what combinations provide the best platform for moving goods

William J. Boyer, Director, National Accounts, NYK Logistics Americas
Sylvia Casas, President, Casas International Brokerage
*LaDonna DiCamillo, Director, Government Affairs, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railways
Adele Fasano, Director of Field Operations, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection

5:30 – 6:45 Cocktail and Networking Reception
6:45 – 8:00 Signature Dinner and Keynote Address:

*Mike Ducker, EVP International, FedEx - Presentation of U.S. District Export Council “Bill Ivans International Trade” Award

*invited speakers yet to confirm

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