NMTA Announces Marina & Boatyard Conference Program

Early pricing for the Oct. 6-8 event in La Conner, Wash., which includes meetings with industry leaders and innovators, ends Sept. 1.

By David Conway

August 27, 2026

The Northwest Marine Trade Association announced the program for its Marina & Boatyard Conference to be held Oct. 6-8 in La Conner, Wash. Designed to inspire, educate and connect, the program includes meetings with industry leaders and innovators.

Speakers include:

Jake Beattie, CEO, Northwest Maritime Center
Dan Berlin, principal scientist, Anchor QEA
Chris Dolan, vice president of sales and design, Marina Electrical Equipment
Patrick Gallagher, executive director, Marine Exchange of Puget Sound
Dena Horton, Pacific Northwest Waterways Association
Paul Sorensen, BST Associates
Delmas Whittaker, chief operating officer, Maritime Division, Port of Seattle

New this year, a Swinomish Channel and Padilla Bay boat tour Oct. 8 is included with registration, NMTA said in a press release.

Attendees should register by Sept. 1 for an early rate of $400, NMTA said.

View the full program and register here.

David Conway

Senior editor David Conway has been writing about news and issues in the recreational marine industry for more than 20 years. He is the author of Fishing Key West & the Lower Keys and is also a contributor to Saltwater Sportsman, a Firecrown title.