AGENDA

0930: Registration & Welcome – Coffee and Pastries

1000: Setting the Stage – Introducing NAMEPA’s Regions Initiative, Co-Founder and CEO, Carleen Lyden Walker, NAMEPA

1015: Regional Gathering Panel:

• Engaging the Community: Molly Dushay, Executive Director, NAMEPA 
• Promoting Resilient Coastal Communities: Ashley Hill, Florida Regional Coordinator, NOAA Marine Debris Program
• Advancing Environmental Stewardship in the Cruise Industry: Richard Pruitt, Vice President Environmental Operations, Carnival Cruise Line
• Port Perspectives: Driving Sustainable Growth and Innovation: Glenn Wiltshire, Deputy Port Director, Port Everglades

1130 – 1215: Networking Lunch

1215 – 1345: Workshop Sessions

• Marine Environmental Stewardship: Emphasizing the maritime industry’s commitment to sustainable practices, environmental compliance, and protecting marine ecosystems as key components of its value to society. 
• Workforce Development: Strengthening the maritime value proposition by developing a skilled workforce through education, certifications, and career pathways that support economic growth and innovation. 
• Community Engagement: Promoting the maritime industry’s critical role in local and global economies, while inspiring the next generation through outreach, education, and awareness of its diverse opportunities and contributions.

1345: Wrap-up and Conclusion