Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce upcoming events

Salute to Industry 2026: Honoring the People Who Move the Harbor (12 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:30:00 GMT

The Salute to Industry is HAIC's marquee evening event and our thank you to the people who move the harbor economy. Terminal operators, engineers, logistics and maritime firms, agency leadership, labor partners, and elected officials fill the room for one night at the close of the year.

This year we honor two of the most consequential engineering leaders in the San Pedro Bay with the 2026 Harbor Beacon Award. Their work shapes the infrastructure that every container, every barrel, and every shift on the docks depends on.

2026 Harbor Beacon Award Honorees
ChrisBrown, P.E., Chief Harbor Engineer, Port of Los Angeles
Monique Lebrun, P.E., D.PE, Chief Harbor Engineer, Port of Long Beach

The Evening

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with an outdoor cocktail reception on the terrace. Hosted beer, wine, and soft drinks, with passed and stationed hors d'oeuvres. Guests move inside at 6:15 for a three-course plated dinner and the program. We start on time and we finish on time. The program concludes at 8:30 p.m.

Bring your team. This is one of the few nights all year when the harbor's operators, engineers, and decision makers are in the same room without an agenda in front of them.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Check-in: 5:30 p.m.
Program and dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Concludes: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Parking: Complimentary on site
Attire: Business

Included with every ticket: outdoor cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres, three-course plated dinner, and hosted beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. A vegetarian entree is available on request during registration.

Tickets

Member: $175
Future Member: $225
Member table of ten: $1,750
Future Member table of ten: $2,000

Sponsorship

Sponsorships run from $1,500 to $7,500 and include reserved seating, program advertising, on-screen and podium recognition, and event branding. One Presenting sponsorship is available. Commit by October 16 to be included in the printed program and on-screen recognition.

For sponsorship, contact Henry Rogers, Executive Director, at henry@greypinegroup.com.

Inside the Port of San Diego: Growth, Opportunity, and Community (18 Feb 2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 21:00:00 GMT

San Pedro Bay doesn't operate in a vacuum. Our neighbors to the south at the Port of San Diego are managing many of the same pressures we are: modernizing cargo terminals, meeting California's clean air goals, and keeping a working waterfront competitive while balancing community and environmental priorities.

Join HAIC for a conversation with leadership from the Port of San Diego. We'll hear how the port is approaching terminal investment, zero-emission equipment and infrastructure, and its role in the Southern California supply chain. We'll also look at where San Diego and San Pedro Bay share common ground and where there's room to work together on policy in Sacramento and beyond.

This is a great chance for members to hear directly from a peer port, ask questions, and walk away with a clearer picture of how the region's maritime economy fits together.

Complimentary for HAIC members.

Inside the Port of Stockton: Growth, Opportunity, and What's Next (24 Feb 2027)

Wed, 24 Feb 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Join HAIC for a conversation with Kirk DeJesus, Port Director at the Port of Stockton, as he shares what's happening at the port right now, where things are headed, and what members should know about doing business in the Central Valley's inland port hub. This 30-40 minute session is casual and conversational, with time for live Q&A. Bring your questions about opportunities, partnerships, and the road ahead for Stockton.

When: Wednesday, February 24, 11:00 am Pacific