Detailed Program

Tuesday, June 11

TimeEvent
10:30 – 17:00 Registration and Visitor Services
Sheraton Times Square

Pick up your event materials at the registration desk in the hotel lobby. Speak with one of our visitor services representatives for recommendations on places to eat and things to do while in New York City.

Branded items presented by SMS Cruises & Flynn Cruiseport Boston
11:45 – 16:00 Optional Excursion *** SOLD OUT ***
Bus will depart & return to Sheraton Times Square

Tour of Brooklyn Cruise Terminal (BCT) and Shore Power System with Watts Marine and Ports America. Meeting point in lobby of Sheraton Times Square by 11:30 a.m. Buses will drop attendees at E34 Street ferry landing for ferry ride (approx. 20 min) to Red Hook ferry landing.  Lunch will be offsite at the Red Hook Lobster Pound before tours begin at BCT.

Attire for terminal and shore power tour is smart casual
(no sandals, heels, or opened-toed shoes).
17:30 Buses depart Sheraton Times Square for Pier 81, Manhattan
18:00 – 21:00 Opening Night Networking Cocktail Reception and Dinner
aboard The Atlantis & Tour of New York Harbor presented by Ports America and Destinations North America

Entertainment presented by Bermello Ajamil & Partners

Attire for Opening Night is business casual
21:00 Buses depart Pier 81 for Sheraton Times Square

Wednesday, June 12

TimeEvent
07:45 – 16:00 Registration and Visitor Services
Sheraton Times Square

Pick up your event materials at the registration desk in the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Speak with one of our visitor services representatives for recommendations on places to eat and things to do while in New York City.

Attire for daytime program is business professional

MCs
07:45 – 08:15 Buses depart Sheraton Times Square for Manhattan Cruise Terminal
08:00 – 09:00 Continental Breakfast Buffet & Networking Opportunity
Presented by Port Baie-Comeau
09:00 – 09:20 Official Welcome from New York City Economic Development Corporation & Opening Remarks from Cruise Canada New England Co-Chairs
09:20 – 09:45 Charting the Course Together: Creating Canada New England Alliance
René Trépanier, Executive Director, Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association
09:45 – 10:15 Understanding the Value of Cruise to Our Region
Chris Mastrippolito, Director, Global Research, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
10:15 – 10:30 Refreshment Break
10:30 – 11:15 Regional Updates and Long-Term Planning Outlook
Presented by Montréal Cruises

Moderator:
Yves Gilson, Associate Director, Cruises, Port of Montréal

Panelists:
  1. Lauren Gleason, Chief Administrative Officer - Maritime at Massachusetts Port Authority
  2. Jennifer Marmanillo, Director, Itinerary Planning, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
  3. Captain Thomas Hinderhofer, Senior Director, Terminal Operations and Systems, Royal Caribbean Group
  4. Nicolai Skogland, Executive Director - Port Operations and Government Relations, Viking Cruises
11:15 – 12:00 Destination Management and Social Acceptability
Presented by Montréal Cruises

Moderator:
Sarah Flink, Executive Director, CruiseMaine

Panelists:
  1. Alexandra (Alix) Pierce, Visitor Industry Director, City and Borough of Juneau
  2. Kelly Curtin, Executive Vice President, NYCTourism + Conventions
  3. Robert Mercure, General Manager, Destination Québec cité
  4. Danielle Timmons, Vice President, Cruise Operations & Shore Excursions, Aquila Tours
12:00 – 13:15 Lunch
Presented by The Great Lakes Cruise Association & Adelte
13:30 – 14:30 The Marketplace: One-on-One Networking Opportunities
Presented by Promotion Saguenay
14:30 – 14:45 Refreshment Break
14:45 – 16:00 The Marketplace: One-on-One Networking Opportunities
Presented by Promotion Saguenay
16:00 Buses depart Manhattan Cruise Terminal for Sheraton Times Square
17:45 Buses depart Sheraton Times Square for 30 Hudson Yards
18:30 – 20:30 Closing Night Networking Cocktail Reception the Peak at the Edge
Presented by the Port Halifax, Discover Halifax & Tourism Nova Scotia

Entertainment presented by F.K. Warren Ltd.

Attire for Closing Night is business casual
20:30 Buses depart 30 Hudson Yards for Sheraton Times Square

Thursday, June 13

TimeEvent
07:45 – 12:00 Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Attire for daytime program is business professional

MCs
08:45 – 09:15 Buses depart Sheraton Times Square for Manhattan Cruise Terminal
08:45 – 09:45 Continental Breakfast Buffet & Networking Opportunity
Presented by Arconas Corporation & Intercruises - Shoreside & Port Services
10:00 – 10:30 New Year, New Regulations and Milestones
Jason Park, Managing Director in North America and SVP for Global Government Affairs, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
10:30 – 11:15 The Waterfront, Regulatory Changes, and Opportunities
Presented by Montréal Cruises

Moderator:
Anne Kalosh, Editor of Seatrade-Cruise.com

Panelists:
  1. Mike Watts, Founder and President, Watts Marine
  2. Sandra Weir, Global Government Relations & Public Affairs, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
  3. Luis Ajamil, PE, President, CEO, Principal-in-Charge, Bermello Ajamil & Partners
  4. Nancy Houley, Director of Business Development, Cruise the Saint Lawrence Association
  5. Max, Taffet, Senior Vice President, Ports, Waterfront, and Transportation, NYCEDC
11:15 – 11:30 Creating a Regional Commitment to Sustainability
Sarah Rumley, Executive Director, Cruise Atlantic Canada
11:30 – 11:45 Closing Remarks from Cruise Canada New England Co-Chairs
12:00 Buses depart Manhattan Cruise Terminal for Sheraton Times Square