Louisiana International Trade Conference - World Trade Center of New Orleans

June 20, 2025

The Windsor Court

The LIT Conference, presented by the Port of South Louisiana serves as Louisiana’s premier conference on trade and logistics, bringing together a robust compilation of panel discussions, networking opportunities, keynotes and appearances by high-ranking State and Federal officials, and more. The LIT Conference is a signature event for the World Trade Center New Orleans, serving as a valuable resource to members across the international trade and foreign direct investment community.

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Conference Agenda

8:30 - 9:00 - Conference Registration and Networking

9:00 - 9:45: R3: River, Road, Rail, Pitch Competition

This competition is designed to unearth innovative ideas and concepts that will revolutionize the transportation and logistics sector. We seek ambitious entrepreneurs and forward-thinking teams with tech-enabled solutions that innovatively address critical challenges facing global supply chains.

9:45 - 10:30: On the Horizon: Louisiana's Role as a Future Energy Hub

Moderator

Cam Poole, GNO, Inc.

Panelists

Jason Lanclos, Director, State Energy Development and Planning, Louisiana Economic Development
Justin Marocco, Partner, Jones Walker
David King, Chief Technology Officer, Gulf Wind Technology
Chandra Stacie, Director of Government Affairs and Community Relations, St. Charles Clean Fuels

10:45 - 11:30: State of the Sector: Opportunities and Challenges in International Trade

Moderator

Kristi App, Chief Operating Officer, J.W. Allen

Panelist

Eddy Hayes, Principal Partner, Leake Andersson
Hans Luetkemeire, President, The Dupuy Group
Brett Bourgeois, Executive Director, New Orleans Boad of Trade
Susan Harper, Consul General, Consulate General of Canada to the United States, in Dallas

11:30 - 12:15: Keynote Panel: Lower Mississippi River Deep Draft Port, Fireside Chat

Moderator

Julia Fisher-Cormier, Commissioner, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Multimodal Commerce

Panelists

Jay Hardman, Executive Director, Port of Greater Baton Rouge
Paul Matthews, Chief Executive Officer, Port of South Louisiana
Amanda Coates, Chief Commercial Officer, Port of New Orleans
Ross Gonzales, Director of Administration, St. Bernard Port
Charles Tillotson, Executive Director, Louisiana Gateway Port

12:15 - 12:30: R3: River, Road, Rail, Pitch Competition Awards

12:30 - 1:30: Networking Lunch

R3 Pitch Competition

The World Trade Center New Orleans and StartupNOLA invite idea-stage and early-stage startups to apply for the R3: River, Road, and Rail Pitch Competition. This competition is designed to unearth innovative ideas and concepts that will revolutionize the transportation and logistics sector. We seek ambitious entrepreneurs and forward-thinking teams with tech-enabled solutions that innovatively address critical challenges facing global supply chains.

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