The Program
The program will be held virtually over two days. The schedule includes a dynamic mix of plenaries, breakouts, and virtual tours.
Conference Host
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is a voluntary association of Central Ohio governments and regional organizations which envisions and embraces innovative directions in transportation, energy, housing, land use, the environment and economic prosperity. Our makeup is representative of the rural, urban and suburban communities that comprise our burgeoning region. Our transformative programming and innovative public policy are evident throughout the 15 counties we serve.
MORPC serves the fastest-growing region in Ohio and reaches across the boundaries of cities, villages, townships, and counties to improve the quality of life for all Central Ohio residents. MORPC is committed to collaboration and developing bold new strategies that continue to make the region stand out both nationally and globally.
MORPC provides a unified voice with the strength to make Central Ohio competitive in the global marketplace. MORPC is dedicated to attracting the best and the brightest, transforming existing communities, and promoting sustainability.
ABOUT THE OHIO CONFERENCE ON FREIGHT
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), The Ohio Association of Regional Council (OARC), and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are pleased to announce the Ohio Conference on Freight in Columbus. The Ohio Conference on Freight attracts over 300 professionals from the private and public sectors and from numerous states and the provinces in the U.S. and Canada who are deeply involved in freight and the economy.
The conference removes barriers between each mode of goods and between the public and private sectors. It is a vital forum to support economic growth in Ohio and the surrounding Great Lakes region through and integrated, multimodal industry.
PANEL SPEAKERS
Ferzan Ahmed, PE
Executive Director, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Committee
Mark Locker, AICP
Program Manager, Ohio Department of Transportation – Maritime, Freight and Logistics
Megan McClory
Secretary/Treasurer, Ohio Rail Development
Howard Wood
Executive Director, DriveOhio
CONFERENCE AGENDA
The Ohio Conference on Freight will be held virtually over two days. The program will include dynamic mix of plenaries, breakouts, and virtual tours.
THURSDAY, MAY 20
FRIDAY, MAY 21
9:00
Opening Session with Keynote -Freight on the Frontline Transportation Leaders Panel
9:00
Breakout Sessions
10:15
Breakout Sessions
10:00
Amazon FC Live Virtual Tour
11:30
Break
11:00
Break
11:45
Breakout Sessions
11:15
Closing Session - Adjournment
PRESENTING SPONSORS
PROGRAM SPONSORS
We are looking for conference sponsors – agencies, organizations, foundations and companies! Conference opportunities offer many ways to interact with participants and underscore your commitment to the important issues to be addressed through this event.
For more details, please contact Amanda McEldowney at amceldowney@morpc.org
