2025 Coalition Annual Event

May 19-20, 2025

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.

Agenda

This agenda is tentative and subject to change. All activities will be held at Old Dominion University unless otherwise noted.

Monday, May 19, 2025

Start Time End Time Activity
11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Advisory Board Meeting and Luncheon (Invitation only)
1:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. The Port of Virginia Tour (Pre-registration required)
3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Registration
4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Interactive Activity on Sustainability Myth Perceptions
5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception
6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Dinner and Keynote Speaker
  • Rich Ceci, Virginia International Terminals

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Start Time End Time Activity
9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. 9:40 a.m. Welcome and Coalition Activities Update
  • Dr. Myra Blanco, CEO of D2D Coalition
9:40 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Carbon-Neutral & Sustainable Freight Session
  • Alleyn Harned, Virginia Clean Cities
  • Ed Cronin, Virginia Department of Energy
  • Sara Graf, ESTES Express Lines
10:30 a.m. 11:20 a.m. Connected & Automated Vehicles Session
  • Clark Reed, Norfolk Southern Railroad
  • Tiana McNeil, T-Mobile
  • Craig Suydam, Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America
11:20 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Transition Time
11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. ODU Presentation: School of Supply Chain, Logistics, & Maritime Operations
12:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Lunch and Networking
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, LegacyEV
2:05 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Hermes Assistant Demo
2:30 p.m. 3:20 p.m. Funding Opportunities Panel
  • Erin Burcham, Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance
  • Nancy Grden, Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable
  • Chelsea Olivieri, Tech Center Research Park
3:20 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Closing Remarks/End
3:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. The Port of Virginia Tour (Pre-registration required)

Location

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University

5115 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529
757-683-3000

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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.