Keynote Session & World Trade Luncheon

Agenda

Agenda

time iconOctober 15, 2024 11:00 am

EXHIBITOR, TENNIS AND GOLFER REGISTRATION OPEN

time iconOctober 15, 2024 12:00 pm

SPORTS LUNCH FOR GOLFERS AND TENNIS PLAYERS

Golf Clubhouse
time iconOctober 15, 2024 01:00 pm

GOLF SHOTGUN START

Harbor Course at Wild Dunes

**separate registration required**

time iconOctober 15, 2024 01:00 pm

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

Wild Dunes Tennis & Pickleball Center

**separate registration required**

time iconOctober 16, 2024 12:00 pm

REGISTRATION OPEN

Palms Ballroom Foyer
time iconOctober 16, 2024 04:00 pm

WELCOME REMARKS AND COCKTAIL RECEPTION

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Wicks Dickson
SC International Trade Conference General Chair 2024

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 16, 2024 04:10 pm

OPENING SESSION: RelationSHIP Goals: Navigating Your Network and Developing Connections

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April Zobel
The Andersons

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Suzanne Dickerson
South Carolina Council on Competitiveness

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Dawn Jessen
Oshkosh Defense

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Jackie Watts
Continental Tire

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 16, 2024 05:00 pm

OPENING RECEPTION

Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 16, 2024 07:00 pm

REGISTRATION CLOSES

Palms Ballroom Foyer
time iconOctober 17, 2024 07:00 am

REGISTRATION OPEN

Palms Ballroom Foyer
time iconOctober 17, 2024 07:00 am

BREAKFAST

Tides Room A&B, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 08:00 am

WELCOME REMARKS

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Wicks Dickson
SC International Trade Conference General Chair 2024

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Barbara Melvin
SC Ports Authority

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion

Join emcee Mark Szakonyi, Executive Editor of JOC for a day full of educational sessions. 


time iconOctober 17, 2024 08:15 am

LINER SHIPPING 2035

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Lars Jensen
Vespucci Maritime

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 09:15 am

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

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Bo Huge-Jensen
Prologis

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 09:35 am

BREAK

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 09:55 am

INVESTING IN TOMORROW: INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS

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Justin Powell
SC Department of Transportation

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 10:20 am

SHIFTING ECONOMIES: Demographics, Migration, and the Rise of the Sunbelt

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Laura Ullrich
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 10:50 am

BREAK

time iconOctober 17, 2024 11:15 am

WORLD TRADE LUNCHEON WITH KEYNOTE: ELI MANNING

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Eli Manning

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Barbara Melvin
SC Ports Authority

Osprey Ballroom, Sweetgrass Inn

Eli Manning, Two-Time Super Bowl- Winning Quarterback & Two-Time Super Bowl MVP

Pre-registration required for attendance.

time iconOctober 17, 2024 01:15 pm

BREAK

time iconOctober 17, 2024 01:30 pm

NAVIGATING THE SEAS OF CHANGE: An Executive's View of the Ocean Carrier Industry

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Stuart Sandlin
Hapag-Lloyd

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 02:00 pm

JUST-IN-TIME VS JUST-IN-CASE: Rethinking Supply Chain Strategies Post-Pandemic

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Chelsea Morris
Dollar General

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 02:20 pm

REIMAGINING THE SUPPLY CHAIN: Executive Leadership and Collaborative Innovation

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Barbara Melvin
SC Ports Authority

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Raina Avalon
TJX Companies

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 02:40 pm

ALTERNATIVE FUELS: Opportunities and Challenges

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Chris Hicks
Michelin North America, Inc

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Dennis Kunz
Benore Logistics

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 03:00 pm

LATEST STATE OF PLAY IN 3PL WORLD

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Ken Kellaway
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 03:20 pm

RAIL AND SHIPPING: Norfolk Southern Focus

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Alexander Luc
Norfolk Southern Railways

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 03:35 pm

RAIL AND SHIPPING: CSX Focus

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Rob Girardot
CSX

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Mark Szakonyi
S&P Global

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 03:50 pm

CLOSING

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Barbara Melvin
SC Ports Authority

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 17, 2024 05:00 pm

REGISTRATION CLOSES

time iconOctober 17, 2024 06:30 pm

EVENING EVENT - CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!

Osprey Ballroom, Sweetgrass Inn

This event is open to all full-conference attendees and Platinum, Premier, Trade Leader, and Trade Supporter sponsors.

Cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres will be served starting at 6:30 pm, followed by a reception-style dinner and the always-amazing Rising Tide party band! We look forward to hosting you for this golden anniversary.

time iconOctober 18, 2024 08:00 am

BREAKFAST

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 18, 2024 08:00 am

REGISTRATION OPEN

Palms Ballroom Foyer
time iconOctober 18, 2024 09:00 am

REMARKS, PASSING OF THE GAVEL & SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 18, 2024 09:15 am

PartnerSHIP: Smooth Sailing the Supply Chain

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Tobias Hacker
Continental Tire

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Phillip Ousley
ASF Global Logistics

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Michael Rentz
Gnosis Freight

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Wicks Dickson
SC International Trade Conference General Chair 2024

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion
time iconOctober 18, 2024 10:30 am

Collaborative Logistics: KION North America

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Wicks Dickson
SC International Trade Conference General Chair 2024

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Scott Lambert
KION North America

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Jonathan Dawley
KION North America

Palms Ballroom, Sweetgrass Pavilion

Travel & Accommodations

The SCITC group block at Wild Dunes Resort is currently full. To hear available options and to book a room or a villa at Wild Dunes, please call 877-624-3654 and reference group code G-46BS. For any questions, please email info@scitc.org



SCITC is being held at Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Wild Dunes Resort is offering discounted rates for SCITC attendees listed below. In order to receive these discounted rates, please register first, and a booking link will be emailed to you in your registration confirmation.

Guestrooms

$259 per night

One Bedroom Suites

$309 per night

Two Bedroom Suites

$349 per night


All room rates are subject to tax, currently 14% sales and accommodations tax, and a 16% Resort Services Fee per nights. A Charleston County destination fee of $2.00 and a beach re-nourishment fee of $2.00 per room night will also be applied.

For more information on Wild Dunes Resort and accommodations, click here.

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FAQFrequently Asked questions inquire


The early bird rate will end on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The conference rate will increase by $100 starting July 4.
No, you cannot attend only the Keynote Luncheon. In order to attend the World Trade Luncheon, you must purchase a full conference registration and choose the lunch as an add on.
Yes, we are able to invoice you directly for your conference fees. Please email Shannon Jones for assistance.
The hotel room booking link will be sent to you in a confirmation email after you complete your registration. Please proceed with registration first. If you have fully registered and have not received the confirmation email or are still having trouble with booking, please email info@scitc.org or Shannon Jones
Please contact any of the below with questions about the conference.
Wicks Dickson- wicks.dickson@portcitylogistics.com
Taylor Jackson- tjackson@maritimesc.org
General Questions- info@scitc.org
Please contact the below with any questions about sponsoring.
Michael Chase- usa.mchase@usa.cma-cgm.com
Full refunds for registration will be given prior to Friday, September 20, 2024. After this date, no refunds will be issued. Please contact Info@scitc.org or Taylor Jackson , for questions, cancellations, and refund requests.