Host Hotel
Loews Chicago Hotel hosted 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.
Conference Overview
On August 8th & 9th, the American Great Lakes Ports Association hosted its 2024 Annual Conference in downtown Chicago.
More than 250 people registered for the conference, 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 included subject matter experts from government and industry who addressed current port challenges such as:
- infrastructure modernization
- automation and AI
- navigation safety
- shipyard development
- decarbonization
- PFAS and ports
- funding opportunities
- federal regulation
See Who Attended!
Presenters

Adam Tindall-Schlicht
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Cary Davis
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David Cummins
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Jean Fahmy
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Jim Athanasiou
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Bill Paape
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Dr. Robert Moorcroft
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Mark Schrupp
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Paul C. LaMarre III
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Fredric Andes
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Kevin McDaniel
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Jack Meloche
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Nick Zager
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Paul Mazzeno
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Adam Hamm
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Patrick Kelly
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Additional Speakers
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