The National Association of Waterfront Employers looks forward to hosting its 2025 Annual Meeting in Huntington Beach, California from Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa! This year we are excited to welcome guests for insightful programming and ample networking opportunities.

Please review this event website for the program agenda, hotel reservations, sponsors and sponsorship opportunities, and to register for the NAWE 2025 Annual Meeting.

Agenda

NAWE Board Meeting
Committee Meetings
NAWE Welcome Reception
Breakfast
Welcome from NAWE Chairman and State of the Association Report with Tom Saunders, Head of Government Affairs, Ports America and NAWE Chairman of the Board and Carl Bentzel, President, NAWE
Update on NAWE Legislative Priorities
Update on NAWE Legal and Regulatory Priorities
Keynote Presentation on the Global Economic Outlook
Morning Break
Discussion of U.S. Trade Policy/USTR Actions and the Effect on Marine Terminal Operators
Prospects for the U.S. Industrial Base/Domestic Manufacturing
Discussion of the Latest Physical Security and Cybersecurity Concerns/NAWE’s Roles in Protecting Marine Terminals and the Maritime
Lunch
Future Prospects for Increasing Infrastructure Funding and Grant Program Reforms
Creating a Safe Work Environment--Health and Safety Strategies
Afternoon Break
Meeting our Future Environmental and Energy Needs and Requirements
Closing Reception
Breakfast
Golf Tournament

Location

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
Pacific Coast Highway 21500
Huntington Beach, California

Hotel is located 30 minutes from Long Beach Municipal Airport Daughtery Field (LGB); 25 minutes from John Wayne Airport (JWA); 55-60 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

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Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to ckennedy@nawe.us

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