The American Boat & Yacht Council is calling for proposals for the biennial SUR/TECH conference, scheduled for March 23-24, 2027. The two-day hybrid event will offer in-person attendance in Annapolis, Md., and online participation, focusing on the technologies, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of marine service and surveying, ABYC stated in a press release.
Nearly 300 industry professionals attended the 2025 conference, including manufacturers, surveyors, installers, repair technicians, engineers, consultants and educators.
ABYC is seeking presentation proposals on the following topics:
- artificial intelligence: security, privacy, accuracy and risk
- lithium-ion battery systems
- 48-volt and other emerging electrical systems
- new diagnostic tools and technologies
- evolving marine systems and equipment
- standards and compliance considerations
- risk management and lessons learned from the field
- emerging trends affecting the future of marine service and surveying
- legal case studies
- insurance panel discussions
- wiring and charging system upgrades
- fuel systems
Proposals must be submitted by Nov. 30. Submit a proposal here.
