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With two days
of logistics presentations, networking, special events and exhibits planned for Oct. 12-13 throughout the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway grounds, here are a few of the highlights:
- Milestone Celebrations - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Ports of Indiana are both celebrating significant
milestones anniversaries this year as Indiana's port authority turns 50 and the Speedway caps off its Centennial Era.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is an American icon and the world's most famous racecourse, while the Ports of Indiana
serves as the state's maritime shipping connection to the world. The 2011 Summit will commemorate both anniversaries
and pay tribute to their history and many accomplishments throughout the years.
 Hall of Fame Museum Reception - A special evening reception will be held inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's
Hall of Fame Museum as attendees will have the opportunity to network with logistics industry executives while walking through
rows of racecars and memorabilia from the world's most famous race. There will be hors d'oeuvres and beverages, bus tours around
the track, visits to the yard of bricks, opportunities for photos inside a racecar and a special presentation by Speedway Historian
Donald Davidson.
- Major Clean Energy Announcement about 6th Largest U.S. Truck Fleet - Kevin Walbridge, the executive vice president
for Republic Services, which operates the sixth largest truck fleet in the United Sates, will be making a major announcement
at the Summit related to clean energy.
 President of the Port of New Orleans - A featured speaker on Day 1 of the Summit will be Gary LaGrange, president and
CEO of the Port of New Orleans since 2001. Under LaGrange's direction, the Port of New Orleans has made major expansions and overcome
major adversity, including coming back into operation within two weeks after Hurricane Katrina, the most extensive natural disaster
in U.S. history. The Port of New Orleans is at the center of the world's busiest port complex and it serves a vital role for the Midwest
by connecting river barge shipments to international ships at the Gulf of Mexico. One of the foremost leaders in the shipping industry,
LaGrange has served as chairman of the National Waterways Conference, the American Association of Port Authorities and the Gulf Intracoastal
Canal Association, and was named to the United Nations Maritime Hall of Fame and the National Rivers Hall of Fame.
 President of Werner Enterprises - A featured speaker on Day 2 will be Derek J. Leathers, president and chief operating officer
of Werner Enterprises, one of the five largest truckload carriers in the United States and a diversified logistics provider throughout
North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia. Throughout his tenure at Werner, Leathers was responsible for the
establishment of Werner's Mexico operations and lead the launch of Werner Global Logistics. He has worked in the transportation industry
for over 20 years and holds a degree in economics from Princeton University. His experience includes advising two U.S. ambassadors to Mexico,
serving on the American Trucking Associations' Cross-Border Advisory Committee for North America, and becoming one of the first foreign
members of CANACAR, Mexico's national trucking association.
 The Intermodal Logistics Development of Will County, Ill. - Will County, Ill., is the site of the largest master-planned
inland intermodal port in North America, located on 6,000 acres just 40 miles southwest of Chicago. John Grueling, President and CEO
of the Will County Center for Economic Development, will be making a presentation about how this project has sparked development for
millions of square feet in commercial real estate space, over 10,000 jobs and $2 billion in private investment over the last 10 years.
- The State of Logistics in America - Part II - John Vickerman stole the show at last year's Indiana Logistics Summit with
his dynamic presentation about U.S. logistics and the Panama Canal's impact on Midwest markets - so much so that he was invited back
for 2011 to provide a sequel presentation. Vickerman is president of Vickerman Associates, a firm specializing in the planning and
design of port, intermodal and freight logistics facilities. He has worked on major logistics projects throughout the world for more
than 30 years, and 67 of the 90 North American deep-water general cargo ports have benefited from Vickerman's strategic port master
planning and development designs.
 Super Bowl Update from Cathy Langham, Langham Logistics - As the Vice Chair of the Indianapolis Super Bowl Committee,
Langham Logistics' President Cathy Langham will provide a first-hand account of the planning and preparations for the upcoming
Indianapolis Super Bowl.
- Downtown Dinner at 120 West Market Fresh Grill - The 120 West Market Fresh Grill, located at the Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites, the official hotel
of the Indiana Logistics Summit, is providing an exclusive VIP dining experience at a special price for Summit
participants on Oct. 12, with market-fresh ingredients indigenous to the Indiana, Great Lakes and Ohio River
Valley region. The menu will include a choice of three appetizers, entrees and desserts, all for $19.95. Click here to see a
full menu. Please RSVP if you would like to attend this dinner by sending an email to Liz Folkerts (lfolkerts@portsofindiana.com).
 Golf at the Brickyard! - The Brickyard Crossing Golf Course is offering this year's Summit participants a special
$70 "ride and play" fee for the morning of Oct. 12 - prior to the start of the Summit. The Brickyard Crossing is ranked in the
top 100 courses in the country and designed by Pete Dye. Four holes of the course are located inside the famed Indianapolis Motor
Speedway oval. Registrations are limited. Call 317-492-6417 before Oct. 10 to reserve your 8 a.m. tee time.
- Special Hotel Accommodations - The Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites is the official hotel of the Indiana Logistics
Summit. This downtown hotel boasts a generous inventory of Indianapolis's largest luxury suites and is conveniently located near all
the city has to offer. Summit participants will receive a special rate of $99 per night as well as free Wi-Fi and $5 parking. Hilton
Indianapolis Hotel & Suites, 120 W. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, 317-972-0600, or visit the summit registration page at
www.indianalogistics.com to reserve a room.
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