November 13-15, 2024
21st Annual Waterways Symposium
Board of Directors and Annual Membership Meetings
Waterways Council, Inc. and The Waterways Journal invite you to join us on The San Antonio River Walk as we facilitate conversation and fellowship around our inland waterways.
We'll hear from experts in the elections, geopolitics, and infrastructure arenas. We'll stay at La Mansión, a historic Spanish colonial and European-style Four Diamond grand hacienda in the heart of the River Walk. We'll enjoy elevated Mexican cuisine at The Alamo and experience Texas favorite's - BBQ and seafood - at exclusive Rio-front restaurants. The full agenda is listed below.
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Registration & Sponsorship
Registration is $650 or $325 for government employees.
Support the Waterways Symposium by considering a sponsorship of the event. Our combined commitment to the inland waterways and your generosity provides a path for continued success for the future!
Platinum* | $5,000 Gold | $3,500 Silver | $2,000
Thank you to our sponsors for championing this experience for our industry and WCI's priorities.
Please reach out to Amber McClay, amcclay@waterwayscouncil.org or 202/765-2166 for registration and accommodations support.
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2024 Agenda
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
| 12:30 p.m. | Waterways Symposium Registration Opens | La Mansión: Madero Foyer (5th Floor) |
| 1:30 – 4:15 p.m. |
WCI Annual Membership/Board of Directors Meeting | La Mansión: Madero Room (5th Floor) WCI Members Only |
| 4:15 – 6:00 p.m. | Opening Reception | La Mansión: Four Brothers Restaurant (1st Floor) |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Dinner | The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza |
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
All sessions in La Mansión: Iberian Room (5th Floor) unless otherwise noted.
| 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Buffet Breakfast | La Mansión: Madero Room (5th Floor) |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
Geopolitical Importance of the U.S. Inland Waterways |
| 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. |
USACE Update Edward Belk, Director of Civil Works, US Army Corps of Engineers |
| 10:50 – 11:05 a.m. |
National Rivers Hall of Fame National Achievement Award Presentation to the 2024 Award Recipient: Capt. Joy Manthey, American Queen Voyages |
| 11:05 – 11:30 a.m. | Networking Break | La Mansión: El Cabildo Room (Split Level 4th Floor) |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and Keynote Speaker | La Mansión: Madero Room Nathan Gonzales, Editor and Publisher, Inside Elections |
| 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. |
American Cruise Lines: The Many Uses and Benefits of Inland Waterways
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| 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. |
Networking Break + Sweet Treat | La Mansión: El Cabildo Room |
| 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. | Economic Outlook: Global Supply Chain for Commodities Moving on the Inland Waterways Ken Eriksen, Managing Member and Strategic Advisor, Polaris Analytics and Consulting |
| 3:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Adjourn Tracy Zea, President and CEO, Waterways Council, Inc. |
| 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
Closing Reception | Ostra Restaurant, Mokara Hotel, 212 W Crockett Street |
| Evening | Dinner | On Your Own |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
| 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Buffet Breakfast | La Mansión: Madero Room |
| 9:00 a.m. | Adjourn |
