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Port Houston is the host port for Breakbulk Americas on September 30 – October 2, 2025. Breakbulk Americas features a full lineup of sessions and networking opportunities, with Port Houston leaders playing a central role throughout the program. Events include: opening remarks that set the stage, stories of emerging talent, and an evening reception that brings the community together, these highlights showcase the people and partnerships driving the future of global trade.<\/p>\n

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After-Party at The Rustic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong>
Keep the celebration going immediately following the Welcome Reception. Enjoy live music, Texan BBQ, and networking with Breakbulk Americas attendees. Entry is included with your Breakbulk Americas pass.<\/p>\n

Date & Time:<\/strong>
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
8:00 p.m. \u2013 10:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>
The Rustic
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Welcome and Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speaker:<\/strong>
Ryan Mariacher, Chief Port Operations Officer, Port Houston<\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong>
Ryan Mariacher will open the program with remarks highlighting Port Houston\u2019s operational leadership, commitment to safety and sustainability, and the port\u2019s role as a vital gateway for global trade.<\/p>\n

Date & Time:<\/strong>
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
10:20 a.m. \u2013 10:35 a.m.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>
Main Stage<\/p>\n

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Education Day Session: Alumni Success Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n

Panelist:<\/strong>
Cody Hernandez, Terminal Manager \u2013 Bayport Container Terminal, Port Houston<\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong>
Emerging leaders at top logistics companies share their journeys from university to industry success. Hear firsthand how they navigated early career challenges, accelerated professional growth, and built leadership in the maritime industry.<\/p>\n

Date & Time:<\/strong>
Thursday, October 2, 2025
9:40 a.m. \u2013 10:15 a.m.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>
McKinney Balcony<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","excerpt":"","slug":"breakbulk-americas-2","image":false,"all_day":true,"start_date":"2025-09-30 00:00:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"09","day":"30","hour":"00","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2025-10-02 23:59:59","end_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"10","day":"02","hour":"23","minutes":"59","seconds":"59"},"utc_start_date":"2025-09-30 05:00:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"09","day":"30","hour":"05","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2025-10-03 04:59:59","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2025","month":"10","day":"03","hour":"04","minutes":"59","seconds":"59"},"timezone":"America\/Chicago","timezone_abbr":"CDT","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"$","currency_code":"USD","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"https:\/\/americas.breakbulk.com\/home","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":9744,"author":"21","status":"publish","date":"2024-08-27 11:49:20","date_utc":"2024-08-27 16:49:20","modified":"2024-08-27 11:49:20","modified_utc":"2024-08-27 16:49:20","url":"https:\/\/porthouston.com\/venue\/george-r-brown-convention-center-2\/","venue":"George R. Brown Convention Center","slug":"george-r-brown-convention-center-2","address":"1001 Avenida De Las Americas","city":"Houston","province":"Texas","zip":"77010","phone":"(713) 853-8000","website":"http:\/\/www.grbhouston.com\/attendees\/events-calendar\/","stateprovince":"Texas","json_ld":{"@type":"Place","name":"George R. Brown Convention Center","description":"","url":"","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1001 Avenida De Las Americas","addressLocality":"Houston","addressRegion":"Texas","postalCode":"77010"},"telephone":"(713) 853-8000","sameAs":"http:\/\/www.grbhouston.com\/attendees\/events-calendar\/"},"show_map":false,"show_map_link":false,"global_id":"porthouston.com?id=9744","global_id_lineage":["porthouston.com?id=9744"]},"organizer":[],"custom_fields":[],"json_ld":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Event","name":"Breakbulk Americas","description":"<p>Port Houston is the host port for Breakbulk Americas on September 30 - October 2, 2025. Breakbulk Americas features a<\/p>\\n","url":"https:\/\/porthouston.com\/event\/breakbulk-americas-2\/","eventAttendanceMode":"https:\/\/schema.org\/OfflineEventAttendanceMode","eventStatus":"https:\/\/schema.org\/EventScheduled","startDate":"2025-09-30T00:00:00-05:00","endDate":"2025-10-02T23:59:59-05:00","location":{"@type":"Place","name":"George R. Brown Convention Center","description":"","url":"","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1001 Avenida De Las Americas","addressLocality":"Houston","addressRegion":"Texas","postalCode":"77010"},"telephone":"(713) 853-8000","sameAs":"http:\/\/www.grbhouston.com\/attendees\/events-calendar\/"},"performer":"Organization"}}