Host Hotel
Loews Chicago Hotel will host the AGLPA 2024 Annual Conference. This contemporary, 400-room property sits near the junction of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. The hotel is steps from Navy Pier attractions, Michigan Avenue shopping, and is surrounded by iconic architecture.
A special room rate of $329/night will be available for conference registrants who book prior to July 17
Conference Overview
Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the largest maritime conference on the Great Lakes!
On August 8th & 9th, the American Great Lakes Ports Association will host its 2024 Annual Conference in downtown Chicago. This event is open to the public and all are welcome.
Join colleagues on a glittering dinner cruise on Lake Michigan. Network with 150+ industry leaders, including seaport managers, terminal operators, shipping company executives, maritime trade associations, educators, state and federal government officials and the many service providers who help ensure the industry’s success.
Featured Topics
Conference presentations will include subject matter experts from government and industry who will address current port challenges such as:
- infrastructure modernization
- automation and AI
- navigation safety
- shipyard development
- decarbonization
- PFAS and ports
- funding opportunities
- federal regulation
Presenters
![GLS Administrator Tindall-Schlicht (Official Portrait) GLS Administrator Tindall-Schlicht (Official Portrait)](https://www.greatlakesports.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/GLS-Administrator-Tindall-Schlicht-Official-Portrait-qnov2jmxeswb28zpxjvicy8dsv2y7jnudi0y9kfr20.jpg)
Adam Tindall-Schlicht
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![cary-davis Cary Davis](https://www.greatlakesports.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/cary-davis-qm7rvexvjilk01dlw0qh26iv58ycse04tmfj2ziw8o.jpg)
Cary Davis
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David Cummins
Presentation
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Jean Fahmy
Presentation
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Jim Athanasiou
Presentation
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Bill Paape
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Dr. Robert Moorcroft
Presentation
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Mark Schrupp
Presentation
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Paul C. LaMarre III
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Fredric Andes
Presentation
![Kevin McDaniels Kevin McDaniels](https://www.greatlakesports.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Kevin-McDaniels-1-e1715372359267-qnyz65d8y87vdpgsqdw3kajgfxde3txui45d01nv7c.jpeg)
Kevin McDaniel
Presentation
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Jack Meloche
Presentation
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Nick Zager
Presentation
![Paul Mazzeno Paul Mazzeno](https://www.greatlakesports.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Paul-Mazzeno-scaled-qobhquoned4zkbzn7vgtt1z21zl94109z5497r2bp4.jpg)
Paul Mazzeno
Presentation
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Adam Hamm
Presentation
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Patrick Kelly
Presentation
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Additional Speakers
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