Savannah CEO (and Low Country CEO) had the privilege of talking with Savannah Market President Patrick O’Neil with Bank of America Merrill Lynch. O’Neil shares a glimpse of this year’s lineup for the upcoming 2016 Global Logistics Trade and Policy Symposium to be held on November 14 at the Coastal Georgia Center located at Georgia Southern University in Savannah, Georgia. This symposium is being hosted by Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Georgia Southern University, Savannah Maritime Association and the Propeller Club Port of Savannah.

O’Neil explained, “Savannah and Coastal Georgia are very important markets to Bank of America.  As one of the world’s largest international banks, we are always excited to create opportunities to share industry knowledge regarding trade and logistics. “

The 2016 Global Logistics Trade and Policy Symposium is a complimentary half-day event that includes a powerful group of keynote speakers and an expert panel discussion on future, legal, insurance and monetary risks. Attendees can register online or at the event itself. The symposium starts with a complimentary southern buffet lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Attendees will then hear from the symposium speakers from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on a wide rage of issues including the state of Georgia post election, implications for the port, the global macro environment and FX markets, and considerations for business owners in utilizing the port.

The lineup of symposium speakers includes:

• John Shin, Senior G10 FX Strategist

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Research

• Leslie Griffin, Senior Vice President

International Public Policy UPS

• Dr. Gerard J. Burke, Chair of the Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Georgia Southern University

• Hayes Howard Publisher and CEO

American Shipper Magazine

O’Neil added, “We are very fortunate to have some very prominent national speakers join us, and there will also be a very insightful industry panel featuring local experts.”

The panel discussion will be led by the following industry experts:

• Nicholas E. Puhala, Director

Seacrest Partners, Inc.

• Colin A. McRae, Partner

Hunter Maclean Law Firm

• Cynthia A. Flores, Vice President

Global Banking & Trade at Bank of America

After the symposium, attendees will have the opportunity to network with the expert panel and one another at the business reception from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. This entire program including onsite parking is complimentary.  

To register for your seat, follow the link provided here, or contact Patrick O’Neil direct at 912-652-9494. (Registration link: https://gems.bankofamerica.com/public/overview-home?menuName=RegisterForEvent&eventId=MMVtFGKHmTo=#/overview)