Mar
5
10:00 AM10:00

Hydrogen Home Tour

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The [H2] Innovation Experience is North America's first-ever clean hydrogen powered microgrid and home. This project demonstrates how carbon-free gas made from renewable electricity can be used in pure form or as a blend to fuel energy systems and communities of the future.

Named a World-Changing Idea by Fast Company and awarded the U.S. Green Building Council of L.A.’s Sustainable Innovation Award, the [H2]IE features clean hydrogen production and storage along with a nearly 2,000 square-foot home that can draw power from solar panels and convert excess renewable energy into clean hydrogen.

Free to FuturePorts Members (tours last 45-minutes; starting at 10am & 11am)

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Feb
9
5:30 PM17:30

Annual Membership Meeting & Fireside Chat

Join us on the evening of Feb 9, starting at 5:30 pm, for an insightful discussion on the shifting dynamics of global trade and retail. The event, moderated by FuturePorts Chair, Kat Janowicz, will spotlight a Fireside Chat with prominent figures: Assemblymember Mike Gipson, Chair of the Select Committee on Ports and Goods Movement, Chris Shimoda, Senior VP of Government Affairs at the California Trucking Association; and Rachel Michelin, President & CEO of the California Retailers Association.

The evening will begin with a networking session and include the Installation of FuturePorts' board of directors.

Our discussion will explore the impact of trade policies on global commerce, including how tariffs and shifts between Just-In-Time and Just-In-Case strategies, along with geopolitical events, are reshaping trade patterns and affecting California. A significant development in 2023, where the U.S. imported more goods from Mexico than from China for the first time in two decades, signals a profound change in trade dynamics. This backdrop will guide our conversation on navigating California's unique trade challenges and opportunities, aiming to promote growth in the region's retail and trade sectors.

This event is a must-attend for professionals seeking to understand the current trends, confront the challenges, and seize the opportunities in the global trade sector. Engage with experts, connect with peers, and contribute to shaping a sustainable future for our industry.

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FREE Webinar: The Role Of Technology In Modernizing Supply Chains
Oct
3
9:00 AM09:00

FREE Webinar: The Role Of Technology In Modernizing Supply Chains

The freight transportation sector has always been a leader in leveraging new technologies to improve operational speed, efficiency, and safety. With domestic and global supply chains upended due to COVID, issues attracting workers, and declining roadway safety, the role of technology to address these concerns is paramount. In this webinar, we will hear from representatives from the trucking, railroad, and port sectors about the new technologies and strategies they are using to address long term objectives related to safety, decarbonization, and efficiency.

Speakers:

Cary Davis, Vice President, Government Relations and General Counsel, AAPA

Kari Gonzales, President and CEO, MxV Rail

Kevin Grove, Director, Safety & Technology Policy, American Trucking Association

Paul Lewis, Chief Finance Officer and Policy Director, Eno Center for Transportation

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2022 Economic Forecast
Feb
14
12:00 PM12:00

2022 Economic Forecast

Join FuturePorts for our first virtual member meeting of the year February 14, 2022 with an in-depth economic forecast for the Southern California Ports, sponsored by WSPA, Mitsubishi Cement Corporation, and Dewberry. Featuring a panel of speakers from the Ports of Hueneme, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and San Diego as well as special guests Economist Walter Kemmsies and Michele Grubbs of PMSA, this is a not to be missed deep dive into what's ahead for 2022.

Members - Free
Non-members - $50


Lunch delivery sponsored by Keesal Young & Logan; Uber Eats code and Zoom link will be sent upon registration and receipt of payment.

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