Preliminary Program
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
10:00am–6:00pm
Registration and Visitor Services (guest check-in at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, 811 7th Avenue at 53rd St., New York, NY 10019)
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.
12:00pm–4:00pm
Excursion: Lunch and Shore Power Tour w/Watts Marine at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
Fully booked-You can get on the waiting list via your online profile.
Group will depart the Sheraton at 12:00pm. Space will be limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and will return at 4:00pm.
Duration: 4 hours, including travel
5:30pm
Depart Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for Opening Night Reception
6:00pm-9:30pm
Opening Night Reception aboard private dinner yacht Atlantis in NY Harbor, departing from Pier 79
Attire: Business Casual
9:30pm
Buses depart Pier 79 for the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12
8:00am
Buses Depart Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for Manhattan Cruise Terminal Pier 88
8:30am–9:15am
Breakfast and Networking Opportunity presented by Port of Baie-Comeau
9:15am
Welcome by CCNE Co-Chairs and EDC Leadership
9:30am
“Understanding the Value of Cruise to our Local Economies” with Chris Mastrippolito Director, Global Research for CLIA
10:00am
Panel 1: “Regional Updates and Long-term Planning Outlook”
11:00am
Coffee Break
11:15am
Panel #2: “Destination Management and Social Acceptability: Cruise and Tourism Impacts in the CCNE region”
12:15pm
Lunch at Manhattan Cruise Terminal
1:30pm
One-on-One Networking Opportunities:
An important opportunity for ports and cruise lines to discuss key business issues.
2:30pm
Coffee Break
2:45pm
One-on-Once Networking Opportunities
An important opportunity for ports and cruise lines to discuss key business issues.
4:00pm
Depart Pier to Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
6:00pm
Depart Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for The Peak at The Edge for the Evening Reception
6:30pm
Evening Reception at The Peak at The Edge - 30 Hudson Yards
Attire: Business Smart
9:45pm
Buses depart The Edge for the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
8:45am
Buses Depart Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel for Manhattan Cruise Terminal Pier 88
9:15am
Breakfast and Networking Opportunity
10:00am
Welcome from co-chairs and CCNE Regional Sustainability Update from Executive members
10:30am
“New Year, New Regulations and Milestones”
11:00am Panel #3: “Regulatory Challenges & Opportunities''
12:00pm
Buses depart Manhattan Cruise Terminal for the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
END OF SYMPOSIUM
*Elements subject to change