Economic Development Council Lunch
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM) (PDT)
Description
The Chamber is pleased to welcome Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, as our August speaker. The Port of Los Angeles is the busiest container port in North America. The Port has experienced a series of record-breaking performances since his appointment, which was confirmed by the Los Angeles City Council in June 2014. In addition to setting multiple monthly and quarterly cargo records, Los Angeles is the first and only port in the Western Hemisphere to process more than 10 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in a year – a milestone the Port has achieved three times.
Seroka has distinguished himself as a leader throughout his illustrious career in shipping, global logistics and executive management. In 2026, he received the LA Ports Cooperative Agreement Changemaker of the Year Bizzi Award from BizFed for accelerating zero-emissions operations across the port complex. In 2024, the Los Angeles Times profiled Seroka as part of its “L.A. Influential” series, a collection of the city’s top leaders. In 2023, he received the esteemed Stanley T. Olafson Award from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, recognizing his work in the world trade industry and leadership of the nation’s busiest container port. Also, in 2023, the Asian American Architects/Engineering Association honored him with its President Award.
The Containerization & Intermodal Institute named Seroka the 2021 recipient of the Connie Award, one the most coveted honors in the maritime industry. Lloyd’s List has recognized him as the preeminent source on the supply chain, which earned him a spot in the 2021 Top 100 most influential people in shipping. Also, in 2021, the Inland Empire Economic Partnership honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing decades of leadership and accomplishments in the supply chain, logistics and maritime industry.
As chief of America’s top port, Seroka is responsible for managing a $2.6 billion budget, advancing major capital projects, growing trade volume and promoting innovative, sustainable practices that strengthen the region’s economy. Under his direction, the Port has taken a leadership role in adopting cutting-edge technologies to improve the reliability, predictability and efficiency of the flow of cargo across global seaborne trade.
Seroka holds an MBA and Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of New Orleans.
Advance registration is encouraged as seating is limited.
Pricing
Registration is available to EDC members and guests
Gravitas Club (58483)
433 N Camden Dr. STE 733
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 United States
433 N Camden Dr. STE 733
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 United States
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM)
(PDT)
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