Annual Waterways Symposium

Nov 13, 2024  -  Nov 15, 2024 Omni La Mansión del Rio

November 13-15, 2024

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21st Annual Waterways Symposium
Board of Directors and Annual Membership Meetings

 

Waterways Council, Inc. and The Waterways Journal invite you to join us on The San Antonio River Walk as we facilitate conversation and fellowship around our inland waterways.

 

We'll hear from experts in the elections, geopolitics, and infrastructure arenas. We'll stay at La Mansión, a historic Spanish colonial and European-style Four Diamond grand hacienda in the heart of the River Walk. We'll enjoy elevated Mexican cuisine at The Alamo and experience Texas favorite's - BBQ and seafood - at exclusive Rio-front restaurants. The full agenda is listed below.

 

 

 

 

Registration & Sponsorship

 

Registration is $650 or $325 for government employees.

 

Support the Waterways Symposium by considering a sponsorship of the event. Our combined commitment to the inland waterways and your generosity provides a path for continued success for the future! 

 

Platinum* | $5,000

Gold | $3,500

Silver | $2,000

 

Thank you to our sponsors for championing this experience for our industry and WCI's priorities.
*Platinum sponsorship includes one registration.

 

Please reach out to Amber McClay, amcclay@waterwayscouncil.org or 202/765-2166 for registration and accommodations support.

 

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2024 Agenda

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

12:30 p.m. Waterways Symposium Registration Opens | La Mansión: Madero Foyer (5th Floor)
 
1:30 – 4:15 p.m.

WCI Annual Membership/Board of Directors Meeting | La Mansión: Madero Room (5th Floor) WCI Members Only
 

4:15 – 6:00 p.m. Opening Reception | La Mansión: Four Brothers Restaurant (1st Floor)
 
6:00 p.m.

Dinner | The Alamo, 300 Alamo Plaza
Enter through the Alamo Church to tour and join us in the Alamo Gardens and Ralston Family Collections Center for dinner, dessert, cocktails, and music.

       

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

All sessions in La Mansión: Iberian Room (5th Floor) unless otherwise noted.

7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Buffet Breakfast | La Mansión: Madero Room (5th Floor)  
 
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 

Geopolitical Importance of the U.S. Inland Waterways 
Rodger Baker, Executive Director of the Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics at RANE
 

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.

USACE Update

Edward Belk, Director of Civil Works, US Army Corps of Engineers
 

10:50 – 11:05 a.m.

National Rivers Hall of Fame National Achievement Award 

Presentation to the 2024 Award Recipient, To Be Announced
 

11:05 – 11:30 a.m.  Networking Break | La Mansión: El Cabildo Room (Split Level 4th Floor)
 
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Keynote Speaker | La Mansión: Madero Room
Nathan Gonzales, Editor and Publisher, Inside Elections
 
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

Presentation by
Charles B. Robertson, President and CEO, American Cruise Lines, Inc.
 

1:45 – 2:15 p.m. 
 
Networking Break + Sweet Treat | La Mansión: El Cabildo Room
 
2:15 – 3:00 p.m.  Economic Outlook: Global Supply Chain for Commodities Moving on the Inland Waterways 
Ken Eriksen, Managing Member and Strategic Advisor, Polaris Analytics and Consulting
 
3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks and Adjourn
Tracy Zea, President and CEO, Waterways Council, Inc.
 
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Closing Reception | Ostra Restaurant, Mokara Hotel, 212 W Crockett Street
Join us across the river from La Mansion, using Selena’s Arch Bridge, for cocktails at this seafood destination and riverfront patio.

 

Evening   Dinner | On Your Own
 

 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Buffet Breakfast | La Mansión: Madero Room    
 
     
9:00 a.m.   Adjourn
OMNI LA MANSION DEL RIO

Event Hotel - Group Rate from $249/night, 112 College Street

Utilize this link for reservations to access our rate. Reservations can also be made by referencing our group on a call to 1-800-843-6664. Room block closes Wednesday, October 23.

RESERVE
TRAVEL

San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 9800 Airport Blvd.
About a 16-minute drive to the hotel

Taxi Service from Airport: approximately $23 one way

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PARKING

Valet Parking Rates
(Effective March 1, 2024)

- Overnight Parking | $55
- Daily Parking | $39

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SAN ANTONIO THINGS TO DO

Discover the rich history and entertainment San Antonio has to offer. Check out the list of La Mansión Concierge suggestions

Explore the San Antonio Missions

Our must-do: Historic Market Square

EXPLORE
RESTAURANT SUGGESTIONS

Arriving early or departing late? Need to set up a business dinner? Ready to enjoy local flavor?

We've walked the River Walk and would suggest these restaurants. 

SEE THE LIST

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