Conference Schedule (Updated June 20, 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-register
- Raymarine Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- FLIR Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- KVH Manufacturer Training Session (Coral B)
- Exhibit Setup (Oceana Ballroom)
- Buffet Lunch (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- Humminbird Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Em Trak Manufacturer Training Session (Coral B)
- Garmin Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Pitch night Coral ballroom
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
- Hands-on connector lab - open all day (foyer/registration)
- Airmar Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Barnacle Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Business Think Tank "Introduction" (Coral B)
- 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" (Coral B)
- Welcome Reception in exhibits (Food/ Bar) (Oceana ballroom)
- Cornhole Tournament (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
- Hands-on connector lab - open all day (Foyer/Registration)
- Across Ocean Systems 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)
- Marine Stereo Technology (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 "Ways to get paid" (Coral B)
- Trolling Motors for larger vessels (Coral A)
- Welcome Reception in exhibits (Food/ Bar) (Oceana ballroom)
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
- Hands-on connector lab - open all day (Foyer/Registration)
- Hatteland Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Skyhawk Oversea Manufacturer Training Session (Cypress)
- Business Think Tank "Job postings, Hiring, Firing, Non-competes" (Coral B)
- 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)
- 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
- Dometic Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- AI & Machine Learning- The Emerging Technology (Coral B)
- NMEA Awards Reception (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
- NMEA Awards Dinner (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
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
- Hands-on connector lab - open until noon (Foyer/Registration)
- Furuno Manufacturer Training Session (Coral A)
- Navico (B&G, Lowrance, Simrad) Manufacturer Training Session (Coral B)
- Buffet Lunch (Coral Ballroom & Event Lawn)
