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Alaska and Puget Sound Leadership Summit October 10-13, 2016 – Anchorage & Kenai, Alaska (updated 10/8/16) Monday, October 10 11:15 am Puget Sound Delegates arrive in Alaska Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Afternoon Tour Opportunities Port of Anchorage, Alaska Native Science & Education Program 6-8:30 pm Delegates’ Reception and Dinner Lt. Governor Byron Mallott, State of Alaska Governor Inslee's Chief of Staff, David Postman & WA State Representative Gael Tarleton Captain Cook Hotel, Anchorage Tuesday, October 11 Puget Sound Delegates’ Introduction - Captain Cook Hotel, Anchorage 8:00 a.m. Opening Remarks and Welcome Commissioner Chris Hladick - AK Dept. of Commerce 8:20 a.m. Current State of Alaska's Economy Larry Persily - Former Director of Alaska Natural Trans. Projects 8:50 a.m. Discussion Panel - What is at Stake? Brian Holst - Juneau Economic Development Council Jim Dodson - Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation Bill Popp - Anchorage Economic Development Corporation Grace Greene - TOTE Maritime 9:30 a.m. Renewable Energy in Alaska Chris Rose - Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) Matt Ganley - Bering Straits Native Corporation Ethan Shutt - Cook Inlet Region Native Corporation (CIRI) 10:15 a.m. UW Arctic Studies - City Diplomacy Moh Kilani - Arctic Studies Graduate Fellow 10:30 a.m. Closing Remarks WA State Representative, Gael Tarleton Anchorage Mayor, Ethan Berkowitz 11:00 a.m. Networking Coffee and Media Opportunities Noon Depart for Kenai via Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center Motor Coach Travel for Soldotna Aspen Inn 5-7 p.m. Welcome Reception - Alaska Chamber of Commerce Fall Forum US Senator Dan Sullivan Kenai Visitors Center Wednesday, October 12 8 a.m. Summit and Conference Welcome Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, Kenai 10 a.m. Morning Sessions Industry Updates Governor's Panel Governor Sean Parnell Governor Bill Sheffield Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, Kenai Noon Keynote Luncheon Address Congressman Don Young Marianne Kah - ConocoPhillips Kenai Shopping Center (Old Carrs Mall) 1:30 p.m. Plenary Address: Governor Bill Walker 2 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions Tourism and Cruise Fishing Fleet Modernization Infrastructure and Transportation Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, Kenai 6-8 p.m. Top Business Awards Reception The Cannery Lodge, Kenai Thursday, October 13 8 a.m. Summit and Conference Proceedings Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, Kenai 9:30 a.m. Morning Sessions and Breakouts Alaska LNG Outlook Workforce and Academic Partnerships Challenger Learning Center of Alaska, Kenai Noon Special Lunch Presentation US Senator Lisa Murkowski Kenai Shopping Center (Old Carrs Mall) 1:45 p.m. Tour of Tesoro’s Kenai Refinery Kenai, Alaska 6 p.m. Depart for Anchorage via Motor Coach Check in at Hotel Captain Cook Friday, October 14 8 a.m. Depart for SeaTac International Airport (Optional) 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Guided Fishing Excursion (~$275 per person) Trophy, Rainbow and Silver Salmon The agenda is in coordination with the Alaska Chamber’s Fall Forum in order to garner the most participation from Alaska’s leadership and business community. Registration includes all accommodations, food and ground transportation in Alaska. Airline flights are NOT included; however, Alaska Airlines has offered a significant Discount Code for Summit Participants. |
Planning Committee
Washington Department of Commerce
Washington Maritime Federation Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Tacoma – Pierce Co. Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Industrial Council Port of Tacoma Port of Seattle Port of Everett Transportation Institute American Waterways Operators Freezer Longline Coalition Groundfish Forum |
Alaska Airlines
TOTE Maritime Lynden, Inc Vigor Industrial Foss Maritime Saltchuk Iquique US Banner Bank US Bank Seattle Children’s Hospital Swedish Hospital |
Alaska Department of Commerce
Alaska Chamber of Commerce Anchorage Chamber Port of Anchorage Alaska Oil and Gas Association Alaska Native Regional Corp. CEO’s Teamsters Resource Development Council At-Sea Processors Association McDowell Group Alaska Miners Association Alaska Cruise Association - CLIA Alaska |
For sponsorship opportunities and further information, contact:Joshua Berger,
Joshua.berger@commerce.wa.gov- 206-256-6104
Joshua.berger@commerce.wa.gov- 206-256-6104