Working Waterfronts Part 1: Ports and Cities Supporting Working Waterfronts in the 21st Century

​Around the world, port cities are evolving to meet the needs of the 21st century. For many, this is an opportunity to lean into emerging technologies and to modernize shipping, transportation, and manufacturing to meet the needs of the blue and green economy. These changes also create potential conflicts as waterfront property is developed to accommodate the housing and entertainment needs of growing cities. Hear from leaders from across the globe on solutions to these complex opportunities. Land use, global shipping trends, planning for alternative energy, and port roles in the blue economy will be among the topics discussed.

​8:30am- Breakfast and Networking

​9:00-11:30 Panel Discussions
Facilitator: Rico Quirindongo, Director, Seattle Office of Planning and Community Development

​City Leaders Moderated Discussion: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Dan Strauss, Councilmember, City of Seattle

​Marit Warncke, Mayor of Bergen, Norway

​Fred Felleman, Commissioner, Port of Seattle

Port Panel Discussion: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Ryan Calkins, Commissioner, Port of Seattle
Michael Forland, Director, Port of Bergen
Koji Shirahase, Deputy Director, Port of Kobe
Kristin Ang, Commissioner, Port of Tacoma