We are excited to welcome everyone to Vancouver, Washington for the 2023 West Coast Pilot Conference! The new Vancouver Waterfront has become the go-to waterfront destination on the Columbia River in the Portland/Vancouver area.
We look forward to reacquainting with old friends and meeting new ones as we as we engage in open conversation relevant to our profession.
During this time of rising prices, we have done our best to keep costs low, while still providing a wonderful venue at the Hotel Indigo and exceptional meals by El Gaucho.
Registration Price: $950
Registration closes on March 31.
Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].
We look forward to reacquainting with old friends and meeting new ones as we as we engage in open conversation relevant to our profession.
During this time of rising prices, we have done our best to keep costs low, while still providing a wonderful venue at the Hotel Indigo and exceptional meals by El Gaucho.
Registration Price: $950
Registration closes on March 31.
Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].
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Location
Hotel Indigo
550 Waterfront Way
Vancouver, WA 98660
550 Waterfront Way
Vancouver, WA 98660
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 -
Friday, April 14, 2023
Friday, April 14, 2023
Schedule & Agenda
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
6:00 PM -
9:00 PM
9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Join us at The Witness Tree - a luminous rooftop setting with sweeping views across the Columbia River.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
7:30 AM -
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Conference & Guest Speakers
8:30 AM -
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
Spouse's Event in Hood River, Oregon!
Enjoy a private cookie decorating class with mimosas, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, lunch at Three Rivers Grill, exploring historic downtown Hood River, and wine & crepe tasting at The Pines 1852. Transportation is provided.
6:00 PM -
9:00 PM
9:00 PM
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Friday, April 14, 2023
7:30 AM -
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Conference & Pilot Reporting
Closed Session (Pilots Only)
National & International Reports
District Reports
National & International Reports
District Reports
Speakers
Julianna Marler
PORT OF VANCOUVER USA
Heather Stebbings
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION
WATERWAYS ASSOCIATION
Jeffrey Ferguson
NOAA, OFFICE OF COAST SURVEY
| Additional topics and speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. |
Hotel & Travel
The 2023 West Coast Pilot Conference will be hosted at Hotel Indigo, which is in the heart of the brand-new Vancouver Waterfront district. This new area is right on the Columbia River with many restaurants, shops, wineries and parks. Learn more about the Vancouver Waterfront.
Hotel Indigo
550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA 98660
550 Waterfront Way, Vancouver, WA 98660
Nightly group nightly rate: $249.00 plus taxes + fees
Make a reservation:
Please use the reservation link by Monday, March 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST.
Please note that the group rate will be available one (1) day prior and one (1) day after the event dates.
*Note: Hotel rates are for single/double occupancy. Additional occupants may be subject to an additional charge.
Make a reservation:
Please use the reservation link by Monday, March 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST.
Please note that the group rate will be available one (1) day prior and one (1) day after the event dates.
*Note: Hotel rates are for single/double occupancy. Additional occupants may be subject to an additional charge.
Getting to Vancouver
Closest Airport: Portland International Airport (PDX) - Portland, Oregon - Approx. 12 miles away.
Airport phone: 877-739-4636
Airport phone: 877-739-4636
Getting to Hotel Indigo
Estimated Uber or Lyft fare: Approx. $20-35 (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: Approx. $35-50 (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: Approx. $35-50 (one way)
Join us on April 12
We look forward to hosting you!
Full refund, less $50 processing fee until March 10
50% refund until March 17
No refund March 18 or later
Substitutions are welcome
Full refund, less $50 processing fee until March 10
50% refund until March 17
No refund March 18 or later
Substitutions are welcome