Conference Schedule

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 28, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Basic NMEA MEI Installer Training () *Must pre-register
• NMEA 2000 Software Developer Course () *Must pre-register

12:15 PM - 5:00 PM

• Exhibitor Setup ()

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

• Buffet Lunch ()

1:15 PM - 5:00 PM

• Continued- Basic NMEA MEI Installer Training () *Must pre-register
• Continued- NMEA 2000 Software Developer Course () *Must pre-register

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM

• Buffet Breakfast- Lobby restaurant

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Exhibitor Setup (Ballroom)

​7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()​
• NMEA Session()

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Advanced NMEA Installer Training (AMEI) () *Must pre-register
• Manufacturer Demo Boats at city docks (Day & night rides available

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()​
• NMEA Session()
• Demo Boats

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()
• NMEA Session()
• Demo Boats

10:45 AM - 6:30 PM

• Exhibits Open (10:45 AM - 6:30 PM)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()
• NMEA Session()
• Demo Boats

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

• Buffet Lunch ()

1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()
• NMEA Session()
• Demo Boats

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()
• NMEA Session()
• Demo Boats

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM​

• Manufacturer Training Session ()
• NMEA Session()
• Demo Boats

4:45 PM - 6:30 PM

• Welcome Reception in exhibits ()

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

• NMEA Awards Dinner ()

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM

• Buffet Breakfast- Lobby restaurant

​7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()​
• NMEA Session()

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Basic NMEA 2000 Installer Training () *Must pre-register
• Manufacturer Demo Boats at city docks (Day & night rides available)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()​
• NMEA Session()
• Demo Boats

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()
• NMEA Session()
• Demo Boats

10:45 AM - 6:30 PM

• Exhibits Open (10:45 AM - 6:30 PM)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()
• NMEA Session()
• Demo Boats

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

• NMEA Business Lunch ()

1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()
• NMEA Session ()
• Demo Boats

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM​

• Manufacturer Training Session ()
• NMEA Session ()
• Demo Boats

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• Manufacturer Training Session ()
• NMEA Session ()
• Demo Boats

4:45 PM - 6:30 PM

• Welcome Reception in exhibits (Food/ Bar)

​6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

• Cornhole Tournament Poolside ()

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​Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM

• Buffet Breakfast- Lobby restaurant

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

• Manufacturer Level 3 Training Session ()
• NMEA Session ()
• Demo Boats

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training () *Must Pre Register
• Manufacturer Demo Boats at city docks (Day & night rides available)

9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

• Manufacturer Level 3 Training Session ()
• NMEA Session ()
• Demo Boats

10:45 AM - 1:30 PM

• Exhibits Open ()

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

• Buffet Lunch ()

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM​

• Manufacturer Level 3 Training Session ()
• NMEA Session ()

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• Manufacturer Level 3 Training Session ()

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Friday, October 2, 2026
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM

• Breakfast- Lobby restaurant

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Commercial Marine Electronics Installer Training () *Must pre-register
• NMEA OneNet Software Developer Course () *Must pre-register

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

• Buffet Lunch ()

​  End of NMEA Conference Schedule