Boat Tour featuring WTS-LA Directors at Large and VIPs

Join WTS-LA, Port of Los Angeles, and Port of Long Beach in networking with the WTS-LA Directors at Large and prominent industry leaders during an evening boat cruise through the ports!

This is networking like no other with proceeds going directly towards WTS-LA Scholarships, with a goal of distributing $100,000 annually! WTS-LA, the Directors at Large, and Ports know that scholarships are important as we look to the future of the transportation industry. Thank you to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for sponsoring this event!

Confirmed VIP Attendees:

• Dina Aryan-Zahlan, Port of Los Angeles, Deputy Executive Director of Development
• Eric Shen, USC, Professor
• Laura Rubio-Cornejo, LADOT, General Manager
• Lisa Bahr, Metrolink, Chief Customer Experience Officer
• Lisa Levy Buch, Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority, Chief Communications Officer
• Sue Lai, Port of Los Angeles, Assistant Chief Harbor Engineer of Engineering Division

• Theresa Dau-Ngo, Port of Long Beach, Director of Port Planning

Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Boarding: 5:00-5:30pm Departure promptly at: 5:30pm Tour Returns to Dock: 7:00pm

Location: Banning's Landing Community Center, 100 East Water Street, Los Angeles, California 90744

Cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres available.

A cash-based raffle will be available for prizes!!

All registration funds will be donated towards WTS-LA scholarships!

WTS-LA Members: $120

Public Sector Members, Educator Members, and Student Members: $80

Non-Members: $160 (Not a Member? JOIN NOW!)

Consider sponsoring a student when you register!

Diamond Event Sponsor (Cocktail Reception): $1,000. Specific to this event only. 1 available. Your sponsorship will provide one drink ticket to each attendee. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event. Please email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to [email protected], and include the names and email addresses of event attendees. Eventbrite fees waived if paid by check.

Ruby Event Sponsor (Trivia Game): $600. 2 available. Specific to this event only. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event. Please email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to [email protected], and include the name and email address of event attendee. Eventbrite fees waived if paid by check.

Emerald Event Sponsor (Small Business): $450. Specific to this event only. 4 available. Company recognition during the presentation (1-minute introduction of your company at the event) and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event. Please email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to [email protected], and include the name and email address of event attendee. Eventbrite fees waived if paid by check.

Scholarship Sponsorships

To provide additional donations towards WTS-LA scholarships, please visit https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/los-angeles/sponsor-scholarship or contact Sara Bashir at [email protected] for more information.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Set your driving directions to Banning's Landing Community Center, 100 East Water Street, Los Angeles, California 90744. There are two parking lots adjacent to the boat dock.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have any questions about this event or how to register, please contact Mahsa Pan of the Port of Los Angeles at [email protected].

Registration is closed, can I still register for the event?

Once registration is closed, you will no longer be able to register through the Eventbrite page. Walk-in registrations will not be available on the day of the event. The boat has a limited capacity and tickets may sell out! Buy yours early!

Will corporate sponsor vouchers be accepted for this event?

Corporate Partner vouchers will NOT be accepted for this event. Vouchers are accepted for regular single tickets at monthly Programs. Note that vouchers can not be redeemed for event sponsorship ticket types, 1+1 sponsored student ticket types, scholarship fundraiser events, or the November Scholarship & Awards Gala, and they typically expire at the end of the calendar year. If you have any further questions about the Corporate Partner benefits or vouchers, please don't hesitate to contact WTS-LA Corporate Relations Chair Allison Kooiman of Mark Thomas at [email protected].

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You can either bring your printed ticket or display your ticket on your mobile device using the Eventbrite app.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

No refunds will be available for this event, but you may be eligible to transfer your registration. Please notify us in advance if transferring your registration. We appreciate your support of the WTS-LA Scholarships program!

What if I want to pay with a check?

If you want to pay with a check, please contact Ana Rios of HDR at [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Banning's Landing Community Center, 100 East Water Street, Los Angeles, United States