Virginia Maritime Association

Welcome!

The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) and American Shipper take great pleasure in extending to you an invitation to attend our annual conference May 10^th and 11^th. 

On Thursday, May 10^th, the conference begins with VMA’s 2007 International Trade Symposium at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott.  This years theme is Navigating Future Growth and the symposium will consist of a morning speaker, two morning panel sessions, a luncheon session and an afternoon session.  Since our first International Trade Symposium in 2004 the event has experienced tremendous growth and our partnership with American Shipper magazine has further enhanced the quality and numbers of participants and attendees.  In 2006 the International Trade Symposium drew attendance of over 350 executives and business leaders involved in international shipping from across the country.

The day will conclude with the VMA’s 87^th Annual Maritime Banquet with anticipated attendance of over 900 in the ballroom of the Norfolk Waterside Marriott.   This is the premier and most anticipated annual event for Virginia’s maritime industry.  Our keynote speaker will be the Honorable Jim Webb, United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

On Friday, May 11^th, the annual Maritime Golf Outing will be held at Cedar Point Country Club.  In 2006 approximately 200 golfers participated in what has become the industry’s largest golf outing.

Please view the agenda for speaker and subject details and other event information.