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2025 Combined Regions Annual and Safety Meeting

Nashville, TN
February 19-20, 2025
Join fellow AWO members in Nashville for the Combined Regions Annual and Safety Committees’ Meeting! The first part of this meeting serves as one of AWO's two annual safety meetings, while the second part is the annual regional meeting for the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Southern Regions.
First, attend the Safety Committee’s Meeting. Safety remains a significant factor that unifies all elements of the tugboat, towboat and barge industry, and the maritime industry.  This meeting will highlight the challenges and opportunities that exist as our industry navigates our transitioning safety landscape and provide updates on the different AWO safety initiatives and programs.
Next, join AWO for the regional meeting for an opportunity to learn about key industry issues and to strengthen business relationships. The primary focus of this meeting is on current regional advocacy and regulatory efforts. We will also be joined by guests from local U.S. Coast Guard sectors to talk about prevalent regulatory issues.
Evening receptions will be offered during both parts of the meeting for an opportunity to network and get to know your fellow AWO members!
This event is open to AWO members and invited guests. Contact meetings@americanwaterways.com with any questions.

Social Dinner

Join us for a social dinner to network and meet fellow AWO members. Location is currently TBD. Additional RSVP required during registration, and cost of dinner will be invoiced after the event.

Hotel Information

W Nashville
300 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 Get Directions

For member convenience, AWO has reserved a block of rooms for a group rate of $329.00, excluding taxes and fees. The room block is available until January 28, 2025 5:00 p.m. or until the room block is full.
Book your group rate for American Waterways Operators AWO 2025 Combined Regions Annual Meeting or call 1-800-228-9290 and reference American Waterways Operators 2025 Combined Regions and Safety Meeting.

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Sponsorships

Sponsoring an AWO Event offers a unique opportunity to promote your products and services while demonstrating your commitment to the tugboat, towboat and barge industry. Sponsors gain visibility and receive special benefits and acknowledgement in the AWO app and website, room upgrades, and more!

View the Sponsor Prospectus and contact Caitlin Clark to claim your sponsorship.

 

Schedule At-A-Glance

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Safety Subcommittee Meetings
Subcommittee members only
Strategy 1-2
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Safety Education Session 
All Welcome to Attend
Great Room
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Reception
Living Room

Thursday, February 20, 2025

8:00 am - 9:00 am
Safety Education Session, cont.
All Welcome to Attend
Great Room
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Safety and Combined Regions Education Session
Keynote Speaker: Dean Lee
All Welcome to Attend
Great Room
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Combined Regions Annual Meeting
All Welcome to Attend
Great Room
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Reception
Great Room Terrace
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Social Dinner
TBD