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2012 ºÃÉ«TV Centennial Spring Conference

March 19, 2012
Washington, DC

The Spring Conference is one of ºÃÉ«TV's two general membership meetings each year, a gathering of port professionals from throughout the Western Hemisphere. In 2012, a special program was held which included a dinner celebration in honor of the association's Centennial.

to see the historical photos shown during the ºÃÉ«TV Centennial Dinner.

03/19/2012
Spring Conference Kick-off Lunch

Keynote Speaker

• Charlie Cook, publisher of the Cook Political Report and political analyst for NBC News and National Journal

03/19/2012
Global Finance Sources for Hemispheric Port Development

Introduction

• Kurt J. Nagle, President & CEO, ºÃÉ«TV

Speakers

• , Principal Economist, Port Finance and Planning, Moffatt & Nichol
• , Chief Representative, Japan Bank for International Cooperation
• , Managing Director, BMO Capital Markets
• , Senior Investment Officer, Advisory Services Department, International Finance Corporation
• , Senior Investment Officer, Infrastructure and Natural Resources - Latin America and the Caribbean, International Finance Corporation

03/20/2012
Port and Infrastructure Issues in the 112th Congress

Introduction

• Geraldine Knatz, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles

Speakers

• The Hon. Janice Hahn (D-CA), Co-Chair and Founder, Congressional Ports Opportunity, Renewals, Trade, and Security (PORTS) Caucus
• The Hon. Ted Poe (R-TX), Co-Chair and Founder, Congressional Ports Opportunity, Renewals, Trade, and Security (PORTS) Caucus

03/20/2012
Investment in Transportation Infrastructure Pays Dividends in the Long Term

Introduction

• J. Stanley Payne, Chief Executive Officer, Canaveral Port Authority

Speaker

• , President, Martin Associates

03/20/2012
Infrastructure's Role in International Competitiveness

Introduction

• Don Krusel, President & CEO, Prince Rupert Port Authority; Chairman, ºÃÉ«TV Canadian Delegation

Keynote Speaker

• The Hon. Gary Doer, Ambassador of Canada to the U.S.

03/20/2012
The Changing Political Environment and Its Impact on Infrastructure Investment

Moderator

• , Spokesperson & Media/PR Specialist, Port of Oakland; Chairman, ºÃÉ«TV Public Relations Committee

Speakers

• Robert Moran, President, StrategyOne
• Adam Snider, Transportation Reporter, Politico Pro
• Ashley Halsey III, Reporter - Transportation and Policy, The Washington Post

03/20/2012
Centennial Luncheon Program

Introduction

• Jerry A. Bridges, Executive Director, Virginia Port Authority

Keynote Speaker

• The Hon. John L. Mica (R-FL), Chairman, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, ºÃÉ«TV Port Person of the Year