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 unless noted below.

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

• Basic NMEA MEI Installer Training Coastal/Freshwater (Ampitheater room) *Must pre-register
• NMEA 2000 Software Developer Course (Admiral room) *Must pre-register

12:15 PM - 5:00 PM

• Exhibitor Setup (Bella Harbor Ballroom)

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

• Buffet Lunch (Pergola)

1:15 PM - 5:00 PM

• Continued- Basic NMEA MEI Installer Training Coastal/Freshwater (Ampitheater room) *Must pre-register
• Continued- NMEA 2000 Software Developer Course (Admiral room) *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 (Bella Harbor Ballroom)

​7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

• Manufacturer Session- LOCMARINE (Schooner room)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Advanced NMEA Installer Training (AMEI) (Ampitheater room) *Must pre-register

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Manufacturer Session ACTISENSE (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- AI at the Helm: Advancements in Electronics and Autonomous Systems (Windjammer room)
• Business Session- Think Tank- Introduction (Catamaran room)

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

• Manufacturer Session- GOST (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Trolling Motor Technology (Windjammer room)
• Business Session- Think Tank (Catamaran room-various topics/open forum discussion)

10:45 AM - 6:30 PM

• Exhibits Open (Bella Harbor Ballroom)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

• Manufacturer Session- KVH  (Schooner room)
• Technology Session-  The Art of Troubleshooting (Windjammer room)
• Business Session- Think Tank (Catamaran room-various topics/open forum discussion)

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

• Buffet Lunch (Pergola)

1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

• Manufacturer Session- AIRMAR  (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Multimeters and Specialty Tools (Windjammer room)

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

• Manufacturer Session- MERMAID AI VHF (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Bass Boat Rigging Techniques (Windjammer room)
• Business Session- Think Tank (Catamaran room-various topics/open forum discussion)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM​

• Manufacturer Session- NOBELTEC (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Flat Panel Satellite Technology (Windjammer room)

4:45 PM - 6:30 PM

• Welcome Reception in exhibits (Bella Harbor Ballroom)

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

• NMEA Awards Dinner (Pergola)

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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 Session-BARNACLE (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Hands on Connectors (Windjammer room)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Basic NMEA 2000 Installer Training  (Ampitheater room) *Must pre-register

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Manufacturer Demo Boats (On the docks)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

• Manufacturer Session- SI TEX  (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Lithium Battery Technology (Windjammer room)
• Business Session- Think Tank (Catamaran room-various topics/open forum discussion)
• Demo Boats- Outside Hotel at the Docks

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

• Manufacturer Session-EGIS (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Autopilot Installation & Troubleshooting (Windjammer room)
• Business Session- Think Tank (Catamaran room-various topics/open forum discussion)
• Demo Boats- Outside Hotel at the Docks

10:45 AM - 6:30 PM

• Exhibits Open (Bella Harbor Ballroom)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

• Manufacturer Session- MARETRON (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- RF Antenna Theory (Windjammer room)
• Demo Boats- Outside Hotel at the Docks

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

• NMEA Business Lunch (Pergola)

1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

• Manufacturer Session- DINNTECO  (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- NMEA Cloud & OneNet Standard Convergence (Windjammer room)
• Business Session- Think Tank (Catamaran room-various topics/open forum discussion)
• Demo Boats- Outside Hotel at the Docks

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM​

• Manufacturer Session- DIGITAL YACHT (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Complex Stereo Installations (Windjammer room)
• Business Session- Think Tank (Catamaran room-various topics/open forum discussion)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• Manufacturer Session- XANTREX (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Remote Vessel Monitoring Options (Windjammer room)

4:45 PM - 6:30 PM

• Reception in exhibits (Food/ Bar)

​6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

• Cornhole Tournament Poolside (open format)

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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 Session- GARMIN (Schooner room)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Advanced NMEA 2000 Installer Training (Ampitheater room) *Must Pre Register

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

• Manufacturer Demo Boats (On the docks)

9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

• Manufacturer Session- RAYMARINE/FLIR (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Complex NMEA 2000 Diagnostics- A Deep dive (Windjammer room)
• Demo Boats- Outside Hotel at the Docks

10:45 AM - 1:30 PM

• Exhibits Open (Bella Harbor Ballroom)

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

• Buffet Lunch (Pergola)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM​

• Manufacturer Session- NAVICO LOWRANCE/SIMRAD  (Schooner room)
• Technology Session- Radar Theory- A Deep Dive (Windjammer room)
• Demo Boats- Outside Hotel at the Docks

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

• Exhibitor Breakdown (Bella Harbor ballroom)

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• Manufacturer Session FURUNO (Schooner room)

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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 (Ampitheater room) *Must pre-register
• NMEA OneNet Software Developer Course (Admiral room) *Must pre-register

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

• Buffet Lunch (Pergola)

1:15 PM - 5:00 PM

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