Register Now for the Houston East Harris County Chamber of Commerce Port Appreciation Day – Oct 23, 2025 – Houston, TX
Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (CDT)
Overview
Don’t wait—secure your spot now for one of the region’s premier business events. The Port Houston Appreciation Day & Business Expo Luncheon brings together Port leaders, commissioners, industry professionals, and more than 40 premium exhibitors for a day of insight, networking, and business development.
Attendees will hear the State of the Port, meet Port Commissioners, and take advantage of high-value connections across the expo floor. Breakfast and lunch are included.
Agenda
- 9:00 AM – Registration
- 9:30 AM – Breakfast Session
- 10:30 AM – Expo & Networking
- 11:30 AM – Luncheon (State of the Port Address)
- 1:00 PM – Expo & Networking (Continued)
- 1:30 PM – Adjourn
Breakfast Panel Discussion
Inside Port Houston: Insights from the Inside, Opportunities on the Outside
- Moderator: Commissioner Wendy Montoya Cloonan, Port Houston
- Panelist: Candice Armenoff, Chief Strategy Officer, Port Houston
- Panelist: John Moseley, Chief Commercial Officer, Port Houston
- Panelist: Erica Stephens-Lynch, Director of Procurement Services, Port Houston
Location
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017
Fees / Admission
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Individual Seating – Members | $85 |
| Individual Seating – Non-Members | $115 |
Sponsorship Opportunities
Promote your organization to Port leadership, industry stakeholders, and an engaged audience. Sponsorship levels and benefits include:
| Sponsorship Level | Price | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Presenting Sponsor | $10,000 | 2 premium tables of 8; logo recognition on event page for 1 year; opening remarks; promotion in all event e-newsletters; premium expo table; verbal recognition; inclusion in rolling PowerPoint and print materials. |
| Platinum Sponsor | $5,000 | Premium table of 8; logo recognition on event page for 1 year; promotion in e-newsletters; premium expo table; recognition in programs and PowerPoint. |
| Gold Sponsor | $3,000 | Premium table of 8; expo table; logo recognition on event page for 1 year; promotion in e-newsletters; program recognition; verbal recognition during session. |
| Audio & Visual Sponsor | $2,000 | Table of 8; support rental of A/V equipment; recognition in PowerPoint and on event page for 1 year. |
| Silver Sponsor | $1,500 | Table of 8; name recognition on event page for 1 year; promotion in e-newsletters; program recognition. |
| Member Expo Booth | $350 | Members only; includes 1 lunch. |
| Non-Member Expo Booth | $700 | Includes 1 lunch and 1-year membership at the $500 level. |
Why Attend
- Hear the Port Authority’s State of the Port address.
- Meet Port Commissioners and Port leadership.
- Network with industry leaders across 40+ premium expo booths.
- Gain exposure to procurement and partnership opportunities.
- Breakfast and lunch included with registration.
