Port Everglades Association
Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Fall is revving up across Port Everglades as back‑to‑school season meets Labor Day weekend, kicking off with our sold‑out Business Luncheon and the excitement of college football returning. September is packed with activity, and momentum carries straight into October with our sold‑out Annual Seaport Golf Tournament. Mark your calendars now and join us—Fall is shaping up to be a high‑energy season that showcases Port Everglades as the powerhouse economic engine driving Broward County forward.
Friday, September 4, 2026. Our next Port Everglades Association Business Luncheon at Lauderdale Yacht Club, 11.30am-1.30pm steers us into the first big weekend of college football season! We feature, Piloting Our Port, to kick off Labor Day weekend! Capt. Joshua Kornblum will be at the helm. He is one of the elite group of mariners applying exceptional skill in ensuring safe passage and berthing of mega containerships and some of the world’s largest cruise vessels as they call Port Everglades. Capt. Kornblum is among the carefully chosen cadre of 16 harbor pilots – dual-licensed by the State of Florida and U.S. Coast Guard – who provide complete maneuvering service to and from berth to point of embarkation/disembarkation, including docking and undocking. The Port Everglades Pilots Association has been moving ships safely since 1931. Joseph Morris, CEO & Port Everglades Director, will update us as we navigate our way into the long weekend. Many thanks to our sponsors, Atkins Realls, Becker, GFC Crane Consultants, & Orion. We are SOLD OUT! www.portbiz.org or call 954.463.2801
Friday, October 23, 2026. Port Everglades Association Seaport Golf Tournament is right around the corner at Plantation Golf Course and Club. Full hot breakfast at 7.30am, Shotgun start at 9am. Full barbecue lunch after play with Tournament Winners and Raffle Prizes. All Members are invited, even if you don’t play, cheer on our players and enjoy the barbecue! We are SOLD OUT! See you there! 954.463.2801
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Marine Industries Association of S. Florida hosts an inside look at Broward College South Campus’ Marine Technology Center during our Member Connect. Tour the facility, meet students and faculty, learn about the Marine Engineering Management Program. The Campus is located at 7200 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines. [email protected]. 954.524.2733.
Monday 14 – Wednesday 16, September, 2026. Americas Food & Beverage Show, Miami Beach Convention Center. Stop by Port Everglades booth, 978 to discuss how Port Everglades can help you expand your trade. Robert Barcelo 954.253.4407.
Monday, September 21, 2026. Combating Unfair Trade: Understanding New AD/CVD Orders and Reporting Evasion to CBP Webinar. 2pm. This webinar will provide an overview of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s new antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) orders and how to report AD/CVD evasion to CBP, with an emphasis on the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) program. Free, must register [email protected]
Monday, 21 – Thursday 24, September, 2026. Lima, Peru. Port Everglades will be represented by Robert Barcelo at the Expo Alimentaria, 2026 as well as speaking at various seminars and speaking on panels represented by Prom Peru & Trade Training Peru. In 2025, trade between Port Everglades and Peru exceeded US$436 million ranking #15 trade partner. If you are attending, contact Robert Barcelo to efficiently transport Peruvian goods via Port Everglades. Contact 954.468.0177 Mobile: 954 253 4407
Monday 28 – Wednesday 30, September, 2026. American Association of Ports Association, (AAPA) Annual Convention & Expo. New Orleans Marriott. As global trade, energy demand, and geopolitical uncertainty reshape the maritime landscape, ports are being called upon to play an even greater strategic role. [email protected]
Thursday, October 22, 2026. Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization presents the 5th Annual State of the Region & Annual Awards at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. We honor a distinguished group of leaders, Senator James Scott (Lifetime Achievement Award,) Steve Braun, FDOT District 4 (Community Impact Award, Coree Cuff Lonergan (Visionary Award,) Lisa Scott Founds (Champion Award.) [email protected] (954).876.0073
Saturday, October 24, 2026. 30th Annual International Golden Compass Award Gala at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Port Everglades Pilots Association is being honored this year. The Pilots Association celebrated 95 years of Leadership and Dedication to the maritime industry. They are an elite group of carefully chosen mariners who have demonstrated exceptional qualities of skill, dedication, and commitment to service in the maritime industry. We are honored they are members of Port Everglades Association. The prestigious Compass Golden Compass Gala is Seafarer’s House’s largest Annual Fundraiser. Make your reservation now [email protected]. Sponsorships 786.985.6049. Mark your calendars now!
Wednesday October 28 - Sunday 1, November, 2026. 67th Annual Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. As the world's largest in-water boat show, it spans multiple waterfront locations featuring over 1,300 boats, luxury superyachts, and marine exhibits. It brings $1.79 billion economic impact plus 100,000 jobs across Florida. Tickets now available wwwflibs.com
Wednesday 4 – Friday 6, November, 2026. 18th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Hosted by Broward County, this year's theme is "Capitalizing on Climate: Action Through Innovation. For sponsorship/registration information, contact Dr. Greg Mount, [email protected]; 954.519.0356 and Kirk Zieser [email protected] 954.519.1294. Now taking reservations. drive climate solutions. Join Port Everglades Association in becoming a sponsor. Early bird registration ends soon August 31st. www.broward.org/Climate/Summit2026/
2026 Bimini Retreat
Gain first-hand knowledge of ideas and plans which affect Port Everglades and port businesses at the city, county, state and federal levels.
