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March 24-25, 2026
Hilton University of Houston
Houston, TX

IRPT Gulf & Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting

Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting
In conjunction with Port of the Future

Gulf and Intracoastal Waterways Basin Meeting

Hosted by Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) — a focused discussion on the opportunities, challenges, and evolving priorities shaping the inland river transportation system.

Meeting Details

Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Palacios del Rio, Hilton University Houston
Address: 4450 University Dr., Houston, TX
Cost: No cost to attend

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) invites maritime professionals, industry stakeholders, and community partners to attend this Basin Meeting to share insights and discuss priorities impacting inland waterways.

RSVP is required. Please RSVP to tessakandres@irpt.net.

Note: This Basin Meeting is being held in conjunction with the Port of the Future Conference.

Basin Meeting Topics

  • IRPT News and Resources
  • Board of Directors Election
  • 2025 Legislative Success and 2026 Priorities
  • Federal Updates
  • Funding Opportunities
  • Port and Terminal Resilience

Who Should Attend?

IRPT members and non-members — maritime service providers, shippers, economic development representatives, and all stakeholders connected to the inland waterway system — are encouraged and welcome to participate.

About IRPT

Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals (IRPT) is a nationwide trade association dedicated to advocating for and strengthening the inland river transportation system. IRPT provides tools, resources, and a unified voice to support ports, terminals, and the industries that rely on them while ensuring policymakers understand the economic importance of resilient and efficient inland waterways.

Register for the Port of the Future Conference

The Port of the Future Conference offers free registration to one representative from each participating port. In return, it requests that the conference post the logo of each participating port on its website. Contact KClement@PortoftheFutureConference.com for a registration code.