Sessions-Manufacturer, Business, Tech, Developers
Manufacturer Sessions
The following Manufacturers will be conducting training sessions for attendees. This is your one event to attend to get all your manufacturer trainings! Pre registration is not required for these sessions. Locmarine, Actisense, GOST, KVH, Airmar, mermAid AI VHF, Nobeltec, Barnacle, Si-Tex, Egis, Maretron, Dinnteco, Digital Yacht, Xantrex, Garmin, Raymarine/FLIR, Lowrance/Simrad, Furuno.
The following Manufacturers will be conducting training sessions for attendees. This is your one event to attend to get all your manufacturer trainings! Pre registration is not required for these sessions. Locmarine, Actisense, GOST, KVH, Airmar, mermAid AI VHF, Nobeltec, Barnacle, Si-Tex, Egis, Maretron, Dinnteco, Digital Yacht, Xantrex, Garmin, Raymarine/FLIR, Lowrance/Simrad, Furuno.
Business Think Tank Sessions
Geared towards business owners and office managers, this series of open moderated forums will contain general business topics for discussion, but audience participation will ultimately dictate where the conversation goes. There will be a dedicated meeting room with set times for this “Business Think Tank” to occur. Importantly, there will be no other sessions going on in this specific room, so if time goes over, and discussions are still happening, there is no pressure to get out of the room. Sometimes unexpected conversations lead to big things! the topics can and will meander based on audience participation. The changing in topics based on questions is what makes these sessions unique and fun! Business topics may include,but are not limited to: Starting a small marine business, Banking, Bookkeeping, Bill pay, Payment options, Insurance, Legal, Apps, AI Automation,Leaving money on the table, Shipping, Customer relationships.
Geared towards business owners and office managers, this series of open moderated forums will contain general business topics for discussion, but audience participation will ultimately dictate where the conversation goes. There will be a dedicated meeting room with set times for this “Business Think Tank” to occur. Importantly, there will be no other sessions going on in this specific room, so if time goes over, and discussions are still happening, there is no pressure to get out of the room. Sometimes unexpected conversations lead to big things! the topics can and will meander based on audience participation. The changing in topics based on questions is what makes these sessions unique and fun! Business topics may include,but are not limited to: Starting a small marine business, Banking, Bookkeeping, Bill pay, Payment options, Insurance, Legal, Apps, AI Automation,Leaving money on the table, Shipping, Customer relationships.
Technical Sessions
Pre registration is not required for these technical and installer sessions. Some of these sessions will repeat twice during the week.
Check the Schedule link above for specific times and meeting rooms.
Multimeter Operation: Tips and Tricks
What if two simple tools could drastically cut your troubleshooting time—and boost your credibility with every fix? In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to effectively use a standard multimeter and a NMEA 2000 specialty meter to diagnose marine electrical and electronics issues in real time. With meters available for practice in a test lab environment, our professional instructors will walk you through practical techniques that save both your customers and your business time and money. This session is perfect for installers and technicians looking to sharpen their diagnostic skills and streamline service calls.
Speaker: John Barry
Hands-on Connectors: NMEA 2000, PL 259, Ethernet
Installers need to master the art of properly fitting widely used field installable connectors onto various cables. In this session, learn the best practices on how to install popular field attachable connectors such as PL259, RJ45 onto their respective cables. Attendees can witness expert installers attach these various connectors onto their specific cables, and will also get to install these cables on their own as guided by the instructor.
Speaker: John Barry
AI at the Helm: Advancements in Electronics and Autonomous Systems
Autonomous systems, AI, and machine learning are rapidly transforming marine electronics, reshaping how vessels are navigated, monitored, and operated. This session explores the latest advancements in autonomous technologies—from assisted navigation and collision avoidance to fully integrated smart vessel systems. We’ll examine how AI-driven data processing is improving decision-making, enhancing safety, and optimizing performance both on the water and behind the scenes. Attendees will gain insight into current capabilities, real-world applications, and what’s on the horizon as intelligent systems become an increasingly integral part of modern boating.
Speakers: TocaroBlue, Lookout, Sea.AI, Avikus
Pre registration is not required for these technical and installer sessions. Some of these sessions will repeat twice during the week.
Check the Schedule link above for specific times and meeting rooms.
Multimeter Operation: Tips and Tricks
What if two simple tools could drastically cut your troubleshooting time—and boost your credibility with every fix? In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to effectively use a standard multimeter and a NMEA 2000 specialty meter to diagnose marine electrical and electronics issues in real time. With meters available for practice in a test lab environment, our professional instructors will walk you through practical techniques that save both your customers and your business time and money. This session is perfect for installers and technicians looking to sharpen their diagnostic skills and streamline service calls.
Speaker: John Barry
Hands-on Connectors: NMEA 2000, PL 259, Ethernet
Installers need to master the art of properly fitting widely used field installable connectors onto various cables. In this session, learn the best practices on how to install popular field attachable connectors such as PL259, RJ45 onto their respective cables. Attendees can witness expert installers attach these various connectors onto their specific cables, and will also get to install these cables on their own as guided by the instructor.
Speaker: John Barry
AI at the Helm: Advancements in Electronics and Autonomous Systems
Autonomous systems, AI, and machine learning are rapidly transforming marine electronics, reshaping how vessels are navigated, monitored, and operated. This session explores the latest advancements in autonomous technologies—from assisted navigation and collision avoidance to fully integrated smart vessel systems. We’ll examine how AI-driven data processing is improving decision-making, enhancing safety, and optimizing performance both on the water and behind the scenes. Attendees will gain insight into current capabilities, real-world applications, and what’s on the horizon as intelligent systems become an increasingly integral part of modern boating.
Speakers: TocaroBlue, Lookout, Sea.AI, Avikus
- Flat Panel Satellite Technology using LEO Constellations*
- Trolling Motor Manufacturer Panel*
- Lithium Batteries
- Bass Boat Rigging Techniques*
- Complex Stereo Installations*
- NMEA 2000 Diagnostics a deep dive*
- Radar & Antenna Theory*
- Autopilot Installation & Troubleshooting*
- NMEA Cloud & OneNet Standard Convergence*
NMEA 2000 Developer Workshop (Monday September 28, 9am-3pm)
The NMEA 2000 developer workshop is a 6-to-8-hour class geared towards programmers and technical product managers. Dave Morschauser, CEO of Mystic Valley Communications and Chris Quigley, CEO of Warwick Control are both NMEA 2000 implementation experts and will go into detail on how to implement the NMEA 2000 standard into your products. Morschauser and Quigley specialize in helping companies implement and certify products to the NMEA 2000 Standard. Manufacturers who already have NMEA 2000 Certified products are highly encouraged to send new hire engineers to learn from the pros.
The topics covered during the day long class include the following subjects: General Requirements vs Parameter Group Requirements, Communication requirements vs application requirements. How to understand a PGN definition. What are request requirements, what are command requirements, and what do the Request/Command requirements flags mean. How to use the NMEA Command / Request / Acknowledgement group function. What is a NMEA 2000 stack and why do manufacturers need these? Hardware Requirements, and the NMEA 2000 Certification Process and hardware tool. Development and certification cycle, White labeling, Staff/Support changes that may happen after the first NMEA 2000 product. Individual Modules including Alerts/Entertainment/Waypoints. The importance of NMEA 2000 Appendix D- Application notes.
Software developers and project managers will benefit from this workshop. This is also a great networking and learning opportunity to enjoy the NMEA Conference on Tuesday through Friday, which is 100% focused on the marine electronics trade.
The registration cost for this day long workshop is $520 for NMEA member companies and $1040 for non-members, and this also includes a registration to the entire week so developers and programmers can enjoy the entire NMEA Conference.
The NMEA 2000 developer workshop is a 6-to-8-hour class geared towards programmers and technical product managers. Dave Morschauser, CEO of Mystic Valley Communications and Chris Quigley, CEO of Warwick Control are both NMEA 2000 implementation experts and will go into detail on how to implement the NMEA 2000 standard into your products. Morschauser and Quigley specialize in helping companies implement and certify products to the NMEA 2000 Standard. Manufacturers who already have NMEA 2000 Certified products are highly encouraged to send new hire engineers to learn from the pros.
The topics covered during the day long class include the following subjects: General Requirements vs Parameter Group Requirements, Communication requirements vs application requirements. How to understand a PGN definition. What are request requirements, what are command requirements, and what do the Request/Command requirements flags mean. How to use the NMEA Command / Request / Acknowledgement group function. What is a NMEA 2000 stack and why do manufacturers need these? Hardware Requirements, and the NMEA 2000 Certification Process and hardware tool. Development and certification cycle, White labeling, Staff/Support changes that may happen after the first NMEA 2000 product. Individual Modules including Alerts/Entertainment/Waypoints. The importance of NMEA 2000 Appendix D- Application notes.
Software developers and project managers will benefit from this workshop. This is also a great networking and learning opportunity to enjoy the NMEA Conference on Tuesday through Friday, which is 100% focused on the marine electronics trade.
The registration cost for this day long workshop is $520 for NMEA member companies and $1040 for non-members, and this also includes a registration to the entire week so developers and programmers can enjoy the entire NMEA Conference.
NMEA OneNet Developer Workshop (Friday October 2 9am-3pm)
NMEA’s newest standard, the OneNet Ethernet Standard will host a 6-to-8-hour workshop geared towards programmers and technical product managers. Alex Polmans, primary developer of the OneNet certification tool will give an overview of the OneNet certification process and explain in detail specific sections of the tool as it relates to the standard. The day delivers an overview of the implementation and custom requirements a OneNet application and device should consider. The workshop covers implementation for a OneNet application, and the resources needed. The Workshop also provides examples of OneNet on platforms such as Windows, MacOs, Linux. NMEA will show an example of a Java Script containing the necessary technology mix of solutions required for certification and interoperability (IPv6, UDP, TLS, DTLS, crypto, mDNS, HTTP). Developers will meet venders providing early market penetration opportunities demonstrating pre built OneNet solutions.
Attendees will gain access to NMEAs new developers sandbox repository containing source code to help implement your first OneNet application. Access to source code is available to manufacturers with NMEA membership in good standing.
We will have OneNet product plug-fest demonstrating examples for attendees. Software developers and project managers, will benefit from this workshop. This is also a great networking and learning opportunity to enjoy the NMEA Conference on Tuesday through Friday, which is 100% focused on the marine electronics trade.
The registration cost for this day long workshop is $520 for NMEA member companies and $1040 for non-members, and this also includes a registration to the entire week so developers and programmers can enjoy the entire NMEA Conference.
NMEA’s newest standard, the OneNet Ethernet Standard will host a 6-to-8-hour workshop geared towards programmers and technical product managers. Alex Polmans, primary developer of the OneNet certification tool will give an overview of the OneNet certification process and explain in detail specific sections of the tool as it relates to the standard. The day delivers an overview of the implementation and custom requirements a OneNet application and device should consider. The workshop covers implementation for a OneNet application, and the resources needed. The Workshop also provides examples of OneNet on platforms such as Windows, MacOs, Linux. NMEA will show an example of a Java Script containing the necessary technology mix of solutions required for certification and interoperability (IPv6, UDP, TLS, DTLS, crypto, mDNS, HTTP). Developers will meet venders providing early market penetration opportunities demonstrating pre built OneNet solutions.
Attendees will gain access to NMEAs new developers sandbox repository containing source code to help implement your first OneNet application. Access to source code is available to manufacturers with NMEA membership in good standing.
We will have OneNet product plug-fest demonstrating examples for attendees. Software developers and project managers, will benefit from this workshop. This is also a great networking and learning opportunity to enjoy the NMEA Conference on Tuesday through Friday, which is 100% focused on the marine electronics trade.
The registration cost for this day long workshop is $520 for NMEA member companies and $1040 for non-members, and this also includes a registration to the entire week so developers and programmers can enjoy the entire NMEA Conference.
