PHOTO COURTESY NMEAThe National Marine Electronics Association will hold its annual Conference & Expo at the Omni Hotel in Providence, R.I., Sept. 16-20. The event will include technical training sessions, educational seminars and networking opportunities.
“I am thrilled to see the NMEA Conference & Expo heading to Providence, R.I., a hub for a marine industry professionals in the Northeast,” president and executive director Mark Reedenauer said in a statement. “As we continue to rotate the location of our event nationwide, it enables greater access and participation from our diverse membership.
“This year, we’re excited to once again offer in-person technical training directly from manufacturers, some of which is exclusively available only at the NMEA event,” he added. “We invite industry professionals from all sectors to join use for this unparalleled training and networking opportunity.”
Attendees can engage in more than 20 manufacturer-specific technical training sessions and more than 10 educational tracks covering a range of topics, from business management to advanced installation techniques.
The manufacturer expo hall will showcase the latest in electronics from 10:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and until 1:30 Thursday. There will be receptions on the first two evenings and the NMEA Product of Excellence Awards banquet will be held Thursday night.
Registration will open later this month, with options for full-week or single-day passes. NMEA Dealer, Master Dealer, Boat Builder and Trade members receive complimentary registration.
