Conference Schedule

 The NMEA Conference schedule is a mix of manufacturer training sessions, NMEA 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 18, 2023
8:00am - 5:00pm  Basic NMEA Installer Training (MEI) (Garden A)  *Must pre-register
12:00pm - 1:30pm  Kickoff Buffet Lunch (Tiffany Patio)
1:30pm - 3:30pm  Raymarine / FLIR Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)
5:30pm - 7:30pm Cornhole Tournament #1 Poolside

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
7:00am

• Continental Breakfast in Registration Area

7:30am - 12:00pm

• Exhibitor Setup (Park Ballroom)

7:30am - 8:30am

• Simrad/Lowrance/B&G Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A )

8:00am - 5:00pm

• Basic NMEA 2000 Installer Training (Garden A)  *Must pre-register
  

8:30am - 8:45am

• Continental Breakfast in Registration Area

8:45am - 9:45am

• Mastervolt Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)
• Specialty Tools (Garden C)

9:45am - 10:00am

• Coffee Break in Registration Area

10:00am - 11:00am

• GOST Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)
• Hands on Connectors (Garden C)

11:00am - 11:15am

• Coffee Break in Registration Area

11:15pm - 12:15pm

• KVH Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)
• Commercial Sonar Panel Discussion (Harbor B)

12:15pm - 1:30pm

• Buffet Lunch - Opening Remarks (Tiffany Patio)

1:30pm - 2:30pm

• Wave Wi-Fi Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)
• Sell Safety with your Marine Electronics (Harbor B)

1:30pm - 6:30pm

• Exhibits Open (Park Ballroom)

4:30pm - 6:30pm

• Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall with Food and Drinks (Park Ballroom)

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
7:00am

• Continental Breakfast in Registration Area

7:30am - 8:30am 

• Garmin Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)

8:30am - 8:45am

• Continental Breakfast in Registration Area

  8:45am - 9:45am

• Garmin Manufacturer Training Session continued (Harbor A)
• Get Familiar with OneNet (Harbor B)

9:45am - 10:00am

• Coffee Break in registration area

10:00am - 11:00am

• Intellian Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)
• Engage with your local trade school (Harbor B)

11:00am - 11:15am

• Coffee Break in registration area

11:15am - 12:15pm

• Si-Tex Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)
• The future of satellite communications (Harbor B)

12:15pm - 1:30pm

• NMEA Annual Business Buffet Lunch (Park A-C)

1:30pm - 2:30pm

• Cobham Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)
• AIS Advancements (Harbor B)

1:30pm - 6:30pm

• Exhibits Open (Park Ballroom)

4:30pm - 6:30pm

• Reception in Exhibit Hall with food and drinks (Park Ballroom)

6:30pm - 10:00pm

• Exhibit Breakdown

7:30pm - 9:00pm

• Cornhole Tournament #2 Poolside

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
7:00am

• Continental Breakfast in Registration Area

7:30am - 8:30am

• Furuno Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)

8:00am - 5:00pm

• Advanced NMEA Installer Training (AMEI) (Garden A)  *Must pre-register

8:30am - 8:45am

• Continental Breakfast in Registration Area

8:45am - 9:45am

• Furuno Manufacturer Training Session Continued (Harbor A)

9:45am - 10:00am

• Coffee Break in Registration Area

10:00am - 11:00am

• IRIS Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)
• Specialty Tools (Garden C)

11:00am - 11:15pm

• Coffee Break in Registration Area

11:15am - 12:15pm

• Actisense Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)
• Hands-on Connectors (Garden C)

12:15pm - 1:30pm

• Buffet Lunch (Tiffany Patio)

1:30pm - 2:30pm

• Nobeltec Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)

2:30pm - 2:45pm

• Coffee Break in Registration Area

2:45pm - 3:45pm

• Airmar Manufacturer Training session (Harbor A)

3:45pm - 4:00pm

• Coffee Break in Registration Area

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•  Seatronx Manufacturer Training session (Harbor A)

6:30pm - 7:30pm

• NMEA Awards Reception (Poolside)

7:30pm-9:00pm

• NMEA Awards Dinner (Poolside)

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Friday, September 22, 2023
7:00am

• Continental Breakfast in Registration Area

8:00am - 5:00pm

• Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training (Garden A)  *Must pre-register

9:00am - 9:15am

• Continental Breakfast in Registration Area

9:15am - 10:15am

• Pivotel Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor B)

10:15am - 10:30am

• Coffee Break in Registration Area

10:30am - 11:30am

• Maretron Manufacturer Training Session (Harbor A)

11:30am - 1:00pm

• Buffet Lunch (Tiffany Patio)

 End of NMEA Conference Schedule