Join us for the 2026 State of the Port Annual Brunch—a signature event bringing together industry leaders, stakeholders, and community partners to reflect on accomplishments, share strategic visions, and celebrate progress at the Port of New Orleans.

🗣️ Hear from Port Leadership

Gain insights into future initiatives and ongoing developments that are shaping the economic impact of our port regionally and globally.

🤝 Connect with Peers

Enjoy a delicious brunch and take advantage of valuable networking opportunities with business, civic, and maritime leaders.

📌 Event Details:

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time:

• Check-in & Networking: 10:30 AM
• Brunch & Program: 11:00 AM
  Location:
  InterContinental 
  444 St. Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70130

Panel Moderator- Beth Branch, President & CEO of the Port of New Orleans and CEO of New Orleans Public Belt. Please click here to read Beth’s full bio. 

Panelists:

Tomeka Watson Bryant, General Manager and Chief Strategy Officer of New Orleans Public Belt. Please click here to view Tomeka’s full bio. 

Greg Rusovich, CEO of Transoceanic Development. Please click here to view Greg’s full bio

Robert Sutton, Rail AI Program Director, UTC Overseas, Inc. Please click here to view Robert’s full bio.

Special hotel accommodations can be made here with the InterContinental Hotel at a discounted rate.

Register HERE