Networking Events

Breakbulk Americas is more than a project cargo and breakbulk event — it’s where meaningful business connections are made. Through a curated program of social and professional gatherings, you’ll connect with key decision-makers, discover new partners, strengthen existing relationships and expand your network in engaging settings both on and off the show floor. From hosted receptions to interactive activities and after-hours socials, every event is designed to help you build relationships that move business forward.

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Monday

Golf Tournament - SOLD OUT

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | 8:00 AM

Tee off Breakbulk Americas with a day of networking on the green at Jersey Meadows Golf Club. This friendly 18-hole scramble combines business with fun, offering the perfect opportunity to connect with industry peers in a relaxed setting before the event begins. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and range balls, making it an unforgettable start to the week.

Tuesday

Cargo & Cowboys: The Welcome Reception

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Kick off Breakbulk Americas Texas-style at the Welcome Party! Grab a taco, raise a tequila, and soak up the sounds of live music as the project cargo and breakbulk community comes together for an unforgettable evening. With a sea of cowboy hats, great food, cold drinks, and even better company, it's the perfect opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections, and start the week in true Texas style.

Women in Breakbulk Breakfast

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Start your day by connecting with women from across the global project cargo and breakbulk community over a breakfast buffet before the exhibition floor opens. Featuring a welcome from Leslie Meredith, Product Director, keynote speakers, industry panels, interactive sessions, and a surprise wellness activity, it's the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and be inspired.

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NextWave 30 Networking Hour

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Continue the celebration after the NextWave 30 Awards Ceremony by connecting with the industry's rising stars. Celebrate this year's winners, expand your network with fellow young professionals, and build relationships with the next generation of leaders shaping the future of the global project cargo and breakbulk industry.

Wednesday

Maritime Throwdown

DURING SHOW HOURS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Think you've got what it takes? Step into the Maritime Throwdown and test your skills in the ultimate rope-throwing challenge. Open throughout show hours, this fun, interactive competition invites attendees to show off their accuracy, compete with friends and colleagues, and see if they have what it takes to top the leaderboard. Stop by, take your shot, and join the friendly competition on the show floor.

Golf Simulator

DURING SHOW HOURS | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Take a break from the show floor and test your swing at the Golf Simulator. Open throughout show hours, this interactive experience is the perfect place to challenge colleagues, meet new connections, or simply unwind between meetings. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or picking up a club for the first time, everyone is welcome to take their best shot.

BUSINESSrun

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 | 7:30 AM

Start your day on the right foot with the BUSINESSrun at Breakbulk Americas. Choose between a 5K or 10K route and join fellow industry professionals for an energizing networking run starting and finishing at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Open to all fitness levels, it's a fun and active way to make new connections before the exhibition floor opens. Learn more

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