2024 Annual Convention

OCTOBER 1- 3, 2024 | Vancouver, Washington

Overview

As our most popular event of the year, the PNWA Annual Convention offers a prime opportunity to connect with key regional and federal partners, along with nearly 160 PNWA colleagues from the Northwest. This is the ideal time to touch base as the calendar year winds down and we kick-off preparations for the coming year’s vital advocacy efforts.

You’ll have the chance to interact with and learn from experts in our region’s working waterways, transportation corridors, economic development industries, and regulatory community. Beyond networking with your colleagues, our goal is to provide you with the most timely and relevant information.
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Registration
  • Early Registration till Sept 10, 2024 ($470)
  • Registration after Sept 10, 2024 ($520)
  • Congressional Staff: Complimentary (Free)
  • Non-Member Federal/State Staff :10% Discount
    INCLUDES U.S. Dept, USACE, ID, OR, WA agencies
    EXCLUDES Ports and Utilities

Convention & Lodging

Convention Location:
Hilton Hotel
Heritage Ballroom
301 West 6th Street Vancouver WA 98660 I USA

Off I-5, the Hilton Vancouver is  across the street from Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver, WA, USA. And nearby places include the Vancouver Waterfront and its pier, shops, and restaurants are nine minutes’ walk from the hotel. 

Lodging:
Hilton Hotel, Vancouver is sold out. Other nearby hotels include: Hotel Indigo (IHG Rewards, $350 – $380), Comfort Inn (Choice Rewards, $110-$153) , and AC Hotel (Marriott Rewards, $299 – $395)

Holiday Inn
Hotel Reservations

Columbia River Holiday Inn
Just a few minutes over the bridge with wonderful views of the Columbia River is the newly renovated and more affordable Columbia Riverfront Holiday Inn. (IHG Rewards, $130 – $296) 

Draft Agenda

Tues, Oct 1

09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Executive Committee Meeting

12:00 PM  – 1:00 PM
Registration

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
General Session with Featured Speakers

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanders Panel
  • U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound and Columbia River Presentation
  • Energy Presentation

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Honor Reception

WED, Oct 2

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
General Session with Featured Speakers
and Lunch Buffett

  • NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region Update
  • Impacts of Invasive Species Panel
  • Political Predictions
  • Agriculture & Irrigation Panel
  • Cascadia/Tsunami Panel

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM Break

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
IPNG Meeting

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hosted Happy Hour

Thurs, Oct 3

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
PNWA Member Meeting
All Attendees Welcome

Thank you to our Sponsors

Ballard
Port of Portland
Northwest Seaport Alliance
Washington Wheat Growers
Tidewater Vertical
Schwabe
Port of Kalama
Shaver Transportation Company
United Grain
Port of Grays Harbor
Port of Longview
Port of Vancouver
Columbia River Pilots
Port of Lewiston 2024
Desimone
Port of Walla Walla

Hosted Happy Hour Sponsors

Ecological Land Services
Van Ness Feldman

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship increases your visibility with over 150 PNWA member organizations including Northwest ports, shippers, grain growers, and public utilities. We welcome contributions at any level, offering sponsors recognition at events and exposure on our website, distribution to over 1,500 members and industry partners, and over 3,000 social media followers. Click here to learn more.

If you need more information, please contact Mary Wiley at mary.wiley@pnwa.net.  You can sign up to become a sponsor though the registration form.