Houston International Maritime Conference
The Future of Shipping is Here
We are celebrating the fifth annual Houston International Maritime Conference hosted by Port Houston, the advocate for the number one port in the nation. Houston’s Port is the the busiest U.S. waterway, the #1 gateway for energy products, #1 in steel, and home to the #5 container port in the U.S.
HIMC26 touches on global and local market dynamics forcing stakeholders throughout the supply chain to revisit their strategies and leverage forward-thinking solutions. The Houston International Maritime Conference is once again bringing together industry experts and thought leaders in Houston, TX to network, and discuss business opportunities in maritime trade, supply chain and more. Early bird tickets go on sale May 18, 2026.
Featured Speakers
Stay tuned for announcements on our featured speakers and panelists who will cover key topics shaping the future of our industry.
Interested in speaking at HIMC 2026? Contact us at [email protected]
2026 Conference Agenda & Schedule Coming Soon
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Special Thanks to our 2025 Advisory Committee Members
Chad Burke
President and CEO
Economic Alliance Houston Port Region
Candy Cervantes
Director, Business Development, Gulf Region
EFL Global
Will Connell
President, Gulf Region
IMC
Eloy Cortez
International Vice President and South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Representative
John Cypher
Vice President International Investment and Trade
Greater Houston Partnership
Vincent DiCosimo
Sr. Vice President, Government Affairs
Targa Resources
Shay Downing
Founder
JS&J Solutions
Joey Frederick
Business Development Manager
Top Lift North America
Jon Gold
VP, Supply Chain & Customs Policy
National Retail Federation
John Hark
Director of Chartering
North America Bertling Logistics &
Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M University
Stephanie Hughes
Global Client Manager, Retail & Lifestyle Brands
Maersk
Shaun Leone
President and CEO
Sunburst Truck Lines, Inc.
Davey Miller
Senior Vice President South Region
CMC
Dave Morgan
President and CEO
Cooper/Ports America
Giancarlo Morgera
Executive VP of Export Liner Services
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
John Moseley
Chief Commercial Officer
Port Houston
J.J. Plunkett
Chief Operating Officer/ Port Agent
Houston Pilots Association
Dr. Rupak Rauniar
Professor of Supply Chain Management and Business Intelligence
Lynn Stacy
Managing Director
OEC Liquid Logistics Solutions