Keynote Speakers Confirmed for Revitalizing the Maritime Industry, May 7-8, CCMIT
The forum will feature several industry leaders, including keynote addresses from former U.S. Representative, Helen Bentley; Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Transportation, John Porcari; and Virginia Secretary of Transportation and former MARAD Administrator, Sean Connaughton.
Hosted by The Maritime Executive, this forum will serve as the beginning of a national campaign to jumpstart the American maritime sector. Much more can be done to rebuild America’s industrial base and generate much needed jobs.
America’s marine highways have been underutilized for decades due to failed federal policies and inadequate funding mechanisms. Today, while the infrastructure is in place, U.S. vessel operators, shipbuilders, training institutions and port authorities have been overlooked as vital assets in the U.S. economic recovery plan. The Maritime Executive, with your support, aims to change that perspective in Congress and, most importantly, among the American people. Join us for this important event.
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Luncheon Keynote, Day 1 (May 7): Hon. Helen Bentley President & CEO, Helen Delich Bentley & Associates, Inc.; Former U.S. House of Representatives, State of Maryland, 2nd District |
Dinner Reception Keynote, Day 1 (May 7): John Porcari Deputy Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation |
Luncheon Keynote, Day 2 (May 8): Sean Connaughton Virginia Secretary of Transportation; Former Maritime Administrator, U.S. Maritime Administration |
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The conference features four panels of discussion:
Panel 1: Requirements & Realities: Do we have the resources to make America’s Marine Highway a reality? What are the major challenges?
Panel 2: Fleet & Infrastructure: Who will build the next generation of vessels for the U.S. Fleet and related infrastructure? Where will the funding come from?
Panel 3: Opportunities & Feasibility: Why Short Sea Shipping Makes Sense Now.
Panel 4: Public Opinion, Government Policy & Maritime Education: Public/private partnerships are the key to nurturing job creation and economic renewal.
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