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Move More.

Connect More.

August 12 - 14, 2026

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Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa

Point Clear, Alabama

August 12 - 14, 2026
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
Point Clear, Alabama

about the conference

Where the Waterway Comes Together

For over four decades, the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Conference has brought together the people who move, shape, and experience the corridor — from shippers and ports to economic developers, community leaders, and recreation partners.

Join us for three days of conversations, connections, and insights that keep the waterway working and the region growing.

Make Connections That Move the Corridor

Build relationships with the people driving industry, infrastructure, and investment along the waterway — the conversations here carry beyond the conference.

Hear What's Coming

Get updates and perspectives from industry leaders, partners, and stakeholders shaping what’s next — from operations to opportunities across the region.

See the Whole Corridor

Explore the broader network of ports, communities, and connections that make up the M-65 Marine Highway — and see how each piece plays a role in the bigger picture.

august 12-14, 2026

2026 Schedule at a Glance

Detailed session topics and speakers will be announced closer to the event.

wednesday

August 12

morning

Annual Golf Tournament

Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa

evening

Welcome Reception

thursday

August 13

full day

General Sessions & Networking

evening

Silent Auction & Dinner

friday

August 14

morning

Closing Sessions

Half Day, Conference Adjourns at Noon

Agenda is subject to change. Speaker announcements coming soon.

attendees

Who's in the Room

The conference draws decision-makers from every part of the corridor — those who use the waterway, invest capital, and set policy.

Marine & Shipping

Towing companies, barge operators, port managers, marine service providers, and equipment suppliers

Local & State Government

County supervisors, mayors, water management districts, planning commissions, and state legislators from corridor communities

Federal Agencies

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Coast Guard, MARAD, TVA, and congressional offices that fund and manage the waterway system

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Industry & Engineering

Manufacturers, construction firms, and engineering consultants with waterway-connected operations and projects

Economic Development

Site selectors, economic development organizations, regional planning districts, and utility providers

Tourism & Recreation

CVBs, tourism boards, marina operators, Great Loop cruisers, and outdoor recreation advocates

2026 sponsors

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

The conference is made possible by the support of organizations invested in the corridor's future.

where we're gathering

Experience Point Clear

Join us at the historic Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa on Mobile Bay's eastern shore. Conference attendees receive a special group rate of $239/night. We'll send the booking link with your registration confirmation.

 One Grand Blvd., Point Clear, Alabama 36564

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Three days in Point Clear with the people moving the waterway.

Save $100 when you register by July 11 — $595 early bird vs. $695 standard.