2025 Coalition Annual Event

May 19-20, 2025

The image features a bustling port with a large container ship docked and being loaded or unloaded by a massive gantry crane. The ship's deck is stacked with numerous shipping containers, reflecting the incredible scale of modern global logistics and trade. The scene also includes trucks and smaller cranes, adding to the industrial atmosphere.

2025 Event Photos

Agenda

All activities will be held in the Webb Center of Old Dominion University, except for Port Tours. The dress code for this event is business casual.

Monday, May 19, 2025

Start Time End Time Activity Location
11:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Advisory Board Meeting and Luncheon (Invitation only) Hampton/Newport News Rooms
2:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. The Port of Virginia Tour (Pre-registration required. Most spots reserved for Advisory Board members; few additional spots available by request.)  
3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Registration Outside North Cafeteria
4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Interactive Activity on Sustainability Myth Perceptions North Cafeteria
5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception North Cafeteria
6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Dinner and Keynote Speaker
  • Rich Ceci, Virginia International Terminals
 North Cafeteria

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Start Time End Time Activity Location
9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Registration Outside North Cafeteria
9:30 a.m. 9:40 a.m. Welcome and Coalition Activities Update
  • Dr. Myra Blanco, CEO of D2D Coalition
 North Cafeteria
9:40 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Carbon-Neutral & Sustainable Freight Session
  • Ed Cronin, Virginia Department of Energy
  • Sara Graf, ESTES Express Lines
  • Alleyn Harned, Virginia Clean Cities
  • Julie Manzari, Dominion Energy
 North Cafeteria
10:35 a.m. 11:25 a.m. Connected & Automated Vehicles Session
  • Rese Drucker, DroneUp
  • Tiana McNeil, T-Mobile
  • Clark Reed, Norfolk Southern Railroad
  • Craig Suydam, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America
 North Cafeteria
11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. ODU Presentation: School of Supply Chain, Logistics, & Maritime Operations
  • Dr. Kuntal Bhattacharyya
 North Cafeteria
12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Lunch and Networking North Cafeteria
1:15 p.m. 2:05 p.m. Workforce Development & Community Engagement Session
  • Keith Brandis, Volvo
  • Caley Edgerly, Sonny Merryman
  • Dudley Harris, Bay Electric Company
  • Mavrick Knoles, Legacy EV
 North Cafeteria
2:05 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Hermes Assistant Demo North Cafeteria
2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Funding Opportunities Panel
  • Erin Burcham, Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance
  • Nancy Grden, Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable
  • Eric Jehu, Virginia Economic Development Partnership
  • Chelsea Olivieri, Tech Center Research Park
 North Cafeteria
3:20 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks/End North Cafeteria
3:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m. The Port of Virginia Tour (Pre-registration required)  

Location

Old Dominion University

Webb University Center

1301 W 49th St
Norfolk, VA 23529
757-683-5914

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Visitor Information

Lodging

We are not able to provide shuttling services, so please arrange your own transportation to Old Dominion University.

Airports

Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation or have dietary restrictions, please contact Christina Zombar at czombar@vtti.vt.edu or 540-231-0397 during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.