2010 Conference Details
Welcome!
In 2010, our 30th anniversary year, we continue our educational partnership with another exciting program. We are especially pleased to continue our Annual Scholarship Program, sponsored by Avalon Risk Management, Inc., designed to promote professionalism and education in our industry (see section on “Scholarship”).
Learn: Improve your business and your career with workshops, panels, roundtable discussions and town hall meetings on timely topics. Stay informed about the latest industry issues and trends.
Participate and Communicate: Support your industry and let your voice be heard by US regulators and legislators on issues that affect your business. Volunteer for a PCC or WESCCON committee. Find out how you can make a difference.
Network: WESCCON offers the best opportunity to meet people in the global logistics industry. Whether by attending or exhibiting, by finding contacts in the Directory of Registrants, or promoting your name as a sponsor, participation in WESCCON gives you the contacts you need. As we often hear from our WESCCON participants, there is no other conference in this industry that offers the educational, networking and social programs for such a reasonable registration fee.
See you in San Diego!
Jack Hubbard, PCC President
2010 Conference Fees
| |
Before 10/01 |
After 10/01 |
| Broker/Forwarder/NVO |
|
|
|
- 1ST Registrant
|
$450
|
$550
|
|
- Additional Registrants
|
$325
|
$425
|
|
- 1st Time Participant
(Broker/Forwarder/NVO only)
|
$295
|
$395
|
| Federal Government |
$125
|
$125
|
| Other (Attorney, Port, Vendor, etc) |
$495
|
$595
|
| Companion |
$295
|
$395
|
Sorry, but no importers or exporters are permitted to attend
Registration Fee Includes:
· Top-Notch Speakers
· Full Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
· Nightly Entertainment & Hospitality Suites
· Exhibit Hall Access
· Networking Breaks
Cancellation Policy: There is a $50 fee to cancel through October 8. There will be no refunds after October 8, as this is when our first guarantees are due to the hotel. Please note that all check payments must be received in the WESCCON office by October 8 or an additional $25 fee applies. "Early Bird Registrants" who have not paid by this date will be charged the full conference rate.
Register Today! Our on-line registration system allows you to pay by either check or credit card. All check payments must be received in the WESCCON office by October 8 or an additional $25 fee applies.
Hotel Deadline: September 22
We are excited to host WESCCON at the luxurious Loews Coronado Bay Resort. We have negotiated a discounted rate of $175/night -- with NO resort fees and NO charge for self-parking. As in the past, you must be registered for WESCCON in order to reserve your room at the hotel. And be sure to make your hotel reservations by the September 22 deadline, as we cannot assure you the reduced hotel rate – or even a room at the hotel – if you book after the deadline. For a hotel reservation form, or for more information on the Loews Coronado Resort please visit the hotel portion of this site.
Please note that to reserve at the discounted WESCCON rate you MUST have a WESCCON Reservation Code, which you will be given once you have completed the conference registration process.
Transportation
Most major airlines fly into San Diego (Airport Code: SAN). A taxi from the airport to the Loews Coronado Bay Resort will run about $45 each way, or you can take a Cloud 9 Super Shuttle for $16 each way. Cloud 9 Super Shuttle is offering a discount for WESCCON attendees ($2 off each way, or $5 off Sedan service). To receive the discount you must reserve in advance. To reserve, click here and enter REG22 in the Group code field at the bottom of the page.
Calendar of Events
|
Wednesday, October 20 |
6:00 pm –
8:00 pm |
Early Bird Welcoming Reception sponsored by Simon Gluck & Kane LLP
(Golfers may pick up registration materials) |
| Thursday, October 21 |
| |
|
Exhibit Hall Open 1:00-6:00 pm |
| 7:15 am |
Golfers Meet in Hotel Lobby |
| 8:00 am |
Shot-Gun Tee-Off for Golf Tournament sponsored by Bobac CFS at Maderas Golf Club |
| 1:00 - 6:00 pm |
Conference Registration sponsored by Forward Transportation |
| 3:00 pm |
Tennis Tournament sponsored by Meeks, Sheppard, Leo & Pillsbury |
| 6:00 pm |
Opening Reception Sponsored by Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP |
| After Hours |
Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Navigators Insurance Co. |
| Friday, October 22 |
| |
|
Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| 7:45 am |
Opening Breakfast Featuring PCC Counsel Peter Friedmann. Sponsored by West Coast ports. |
| 9:30 am -Noon |
Concurrent Panels (Export & Import) |
| 10:45 am |
Coffee Break |
| 12:30 pm |
Networking Reception Sponsored by Avalon Risk Management and Great American Insurance Co. |
| 1:30 pm |
Keynote Luncheon Featuring Steven Flynn (invited) sponsored by USC Intermodal |
| 2:30 pm |
Concurrent Panels (Export & Import) |
| 3:45 pm |
Coffee Break |
| 4:15 pm |
Concurrent Panels (Export & Import) |
| 7:30 pm |
Costumed Dinner Event sponsored by Roanoke Trade Services, Inc. "You Oughta Be In Pictures!" Come dressed as your favorite movie Actor/Actress or Character. See more details below. |
| After Hours |
Hospitality Suite Sponsored by International Bond & Marine |
| Saturday, October 23 |
| |
|
Exhibit Hall Open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| 8:00 am |
Breakfast Keynote Address Featuring New CBP Commissioner Alan Bersin (confirmed) Sponsored by Pisani & Roll LLP
|
| 9:30 am -Noon |
Concurrent Panels (Export & Import) |
|
12:30 pm
|
Networking Reception Sponsored by Avalon Risk Management and Great American Insurance Co. |
| 1:00 pm |
Keynote Luncheon Featuring Paul Bingham, IHS Global Insight (confirmed) |
| 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
Concurrent Panels (Export & Import) |
| 6:30 pm |
Island Fever Caribbean Dinner Party. Sponsored by Avalon Risk Management and Price Transfer Group. |
| After Hours |
Hospitality Suite Sponsored by Price Transfer Group |
| Sunday, October 24 |
| 9:00 am |
Closing Breakfast |
| 10:30 am |
WESCCON 2010 Adjourns |
Golf Tournament
Join us for the Annual WESCCON Golf Tournament, Thursday, October 21, sponsored by Bob Haydari of Bobac CFS. All fully registered WESCCON participants and guests may participate in the Tourney for an additional $50 (fee includes golf and lunch). This year's course is at Maderas Golf Club, San Diego's top rated golf course. Designed by Johnny Miller and Robert Muir Graves, Maderas offers a unique combination of golf course strategy and design mastery, while taking the concept of upscale golf in San Diego to exhilarating levels. For more information on the course, click here.
Social Events
Friday, Oct. 22. "You Oughta Be In Pictures!" Themed Dinner Party
Step on the Red Carpet and prepare for your close-up as Roanoke Trade Services brings Hollywood to WESCCON! This year’s theme “You Oughta Be In Pictures!” gives all who step into the spotlight the chance to be a star. Come dressed as your favorite Actor or Character from a Movie -- after all you have 130 years of celluloid to chose from!
Saturday, Oct. 23. Island Fever! Caribbean Dinner Party
Are you feeling hot hot hot?! Put on your beach attire, grab your Bahama Mamma and relax to the cool sounds of a live Reggae band! Sponsored by Avalon Risk Management and Price Transfer Group. Attire is beach/casual.
Weather and Attire
Proper attire for the conference sessions is business casual. We expect temperatures during the day in the mid 80s and at night in the mid 60s. We will be hosting some evening social events outside so you should plan accordingly. We will advise of any special costume or other dress requirements as needed.
Companion Program
We encourage WESCCON attendees to bring a companion. Be sure to register any guests who wish to attend WESCCON functions (including social events and Hospitality Suites), as unregistered guests may not participate in any WESCCON events. Please note that children are not permitted in any WESCCON business sessions, including breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday.
|
COMPANION PROGRAM |
| Be sure to register any guests who wish to attend WESCCON functions (including social events and Hospitality Suites), as unregistered guests may not participate. Please note that children are not permitted in any WESCCON business sessions, including breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday. In addition to all social events, the following activities are planned for registered companions (any additional costs to participate are noted below). |
| Friday, October 22 (11:00 am - 3:00 pm) |
| San Diego Kitchen and Bath/Cooking with Class. Come join in the delicious fun at Cooking with Class, where world class chefs will share their tricks of the trade. All you need is one lesson to learn a few valuable hints that you can use to impress your friends while entertaining or in your everyday cooking. Best of all, you get to eat what you cook, and it comes with wine! Visit www.sdcookingwithclass.com for more information and a sampling of recipes. |
| Saturday, October 23 (9:45 am - 3:00 pm) |
| Viejas Casino/Outlet Shopping. Are you feeling lucky? Place your bets and get ready for action on the most exciting casino floor in town! This trip includes private Texas Hold-em lessons and a private Texas Hold-em Tournament for our group ($20 buy in). If you’re not feeling so lucky, then you can still spend money and enjoy great shopping at the Outlet Center. Outlet stores include COACH, Nike, Reebok, Jones New York, Chicos, Gap and more. Lunch at the Grove Steakhouse is included in the excursion. |
|
|
WESCCON Photos
