Conference Schedule (As of August 4, 2025)
The NMEA Conference schedule is a mix of manufacturer training sessions, Business sessions, technology sessions, exhibit hall hours, networking and great food and drink. The schedule has been refined over many years of meeting planning experience and is designed so there is minimal overlap between sessions to ensure solid attendance. Pre registration is not required for most sessions.
Monday, September 22, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Basic NMEA MEI Installer Training (Gardenia 2nd floor) *Must pre-register
- NMEA 2000 Software Developer Course (Lilly 2nd floor) *Must pre-register9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Exhibit Setup (Oceana Ballroom)
- Buffet Lunch (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- Em Trak Manufacturer Training Session (Coral B)
- Sionyx Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Exhibitor Setup (Oceana Ballroom)
- Buffet Breakfast, Welcome Remarks (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- Basic NMEA 2000 Installer Training (Gardenia 2nd floor) *Must pre-register
- Garmin Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- GOST Manufacturer Training Session (Coral B)
- Autopilot installation & troubleshooting (Cypress)
- ABYC Standards Update (Coral A)
- Exhibits Open (10:45am-6:30pm Oceana Ballroom)
- Seaview Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Business Think Tank- "Insurance" (Coral B)
- AI & Machine Learning- The Emerging Technology (Cypress)
- Buffet Lunch (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- Seatronx Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Business Think Tank- "Starting a small business" (Coral A)
- Lithium Batteries & Charging Technology (Coral B)
- Intellian Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Sensar Marine Manufacturer Training Session (Coral B)
- Phoenix Contact Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Siren Marine Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Business Think Tank- "Banking, Bookkeeping, Billing" (Coral B)
- Hands-on connectors (Lounge Area-Expo Hall)
- Welcome Reception in exhibits (Food/ Bar) (Oceana ballroom)
- NMEA Awards Reception (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- NMEA Awards Dinner (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Buffet Breakfast (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- Flat Panel Satellite Communications including Starlink, OneWeb, Kuiper (Coral Ballroom)
- Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training (Gardenia) *Must Pre register
- Lowrance/Simrad/B&G Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Vanemar Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Dinnteco Manufacturer Training Session (Coral B)
- Shadow-Caster Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Boening Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Business Think Tank "Dont leave money on the table" (Coral B)
- Exhibits Open (10:45am-6:30pm Coral Ballroom)
- Maretron Manufacturer Training Session (Coral B)
- Simrad Fisheries Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Trolling Motor Technology Advancements (Cypress)
- NMEA Business Lunch (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- Digital Yacht Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Commercial Sonar Panel Discussion (Coral A)
- Business Think Tank "Shipping" (Coral B)
- CTM Marine Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Metro Marine Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Business Think Tank "Legal- Settling Disputes" (Coral B)
- Marine Audio Systems-Designing, Installing, Troubleshooting (Part 1) (Coral A)
- ABYC Standards Update (Coral B)
- Business Think Tank "Legal- Risk Management" (Cypress)
- Hands-on connectors (Lounge Area- Expo Hall)
- Welcome Reception in exhibits (Food/ Bar) (Oceana ballroom)
- Cornhole Tournament (Event Lawn)
Thursday, September 25, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
- Buffet Breakfast (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- Advanced NMEA Installer Training (AMEI) (Gardenia 2nd floor) *Must Pre Register
- Furuno Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Digital Switching Technology (Cypress)
- Business Think Tank "Job postings, Hiring, Firing, Non-competes" (Coral B)
- Hands-on connectors (Lounge Area- Expo Hall)
- Nobeltec Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Amphenol LTW Manufacturer Training Session (Coral B)
- Maritime Cyber Security (Coral A)
- Exhibits Open (10:45am-1:30pm Oceana Ballroom)
- Si-Tex Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Actisense Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Business Think Tank "How Apps help your employees & customers" (Coral B)
- Buffet Lunch (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- Exhibitor Breakdown (Oceana Ballroom)
- Avikus Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Business Think Tank "How AI tools to help your business" (Coral B)
- LocMarine Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- CPR Certification (Coral) *Must pre-register
- Wif Pro Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Lithium Batteries & Charging Technology (Coral A)
- CPR Certification continued (Coral) *Must pre-register
- Marine Audio Systems-Designing, Installing, Troubleshooting (Part 2) (Coral A)
- AI & Machine Learning- The Emerging Technology (Coral B)
- CPR Certification continued (Coral) *Must pre-register
Friday, September 26, 2025
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
- Buffet Breakfast (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training (Gardenia 2nd floor) *Must pre-register
- NMEA OneNet Software Developer Course (Lilly 2nd floor) *Must pre-register
- Furuno Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Navico (B&G, Lowrance, Simrad) Manufacturer Training Session (Coral B)
- Buffet Lunch (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
