all tHe pieceS for your BuSineSS SucceSS in one place

The NMEA conference

TrainNMEA Installer TrainingABYC Electrical Training

MeetThe industry’s top CEO’s

LearnBusiness and technology seminars

NetworkCultivate relationships withleaders in the industry

ViewManufacturer product ExpoManufacturer demo boats

2017

When:September 26-28, 2017

Where:Bellevue/Seattle, WashingtonHilton Bellevue Hotel

More info:www.expo.nmea.org

INTERNATIONAL MARINE ELECTRONICSCONFERENCE & EXPO

Put the solution to work for you

2017 NMEA INTERNATIONAL MARINEELECTRONICS CONFERENCE & EXPO

BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE

HIGHLIGHTS

GROW YOUR CONTACTS

DEVELOP NEWSKILLS

the 2017 nMea international Marine electronics conference & expo is your once-a-year oppor-tunity to meet with the entire north american marine electronics industry. training and educa-tion, networking, certification, demonstration boats, and new products shown in an expo halldevoted to world-class marine electronics—they’re all part of the complete package.

Most of the training and education is new for 2017. this is one event you can’t afford to miss!

Technical seminars, manufacturer semi-

nars, NMEA training and certification,

and business and marketing seminars

are all part of the many opportunities to

build your knowledge at the 2017 NMEA

Conference and Expo. Your NMEA offers

more educational opportunities in one

place, at one time, than any other event

during the year!

The smartest people in the marine elec-

tronics business attend the NMEA Con-

ference and Expo. Expand your contacts

in the business as you participate in sem-

inars, the expo and the networking so-

cial events! It is your best opportunity of

the year for face-to-face discussions with

the manufacturers! More contacts mean

more business opportunities!

Expand your skills through the best

NMEA training opportunities of the

year, all under one roof. Pre-register

for NMEA day-long installer training

sessions and ABYC electrical training.

See schedule for details.

tHe Solution for your BuSineSS SucceSS

BUILD. GROW. DEVELOP.

@• Manufactururer product expo

• CEO Panel

• NMEA installer training

• ABYC/NMEA combined training (Monday - Thursday)

• Advanced NMEA 2000 training (Friday)

• Technical seminars

• Business seminars

• Manufacturer Product Awards

• Manufacturer training sessions

• Manufacturer demo boats www.nmea.expo.org

A preliminary conference schedule follows.

7:00 AM Continental Breakfast in registration Area

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM• Manufacturer demonstration Boats

(Schedule your time with specific manufacturers)

7:30 AM - 12:15 PM• Exhibitor Setup

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM• NMEA & ABYC Combined Training day 2-

Electrical Exam Must pre-register

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM• Basic NMEA Installer Training (MEI) Must pre-register

8:00 AM - 9:15 AM• Social Media and Your Business (Business Track)• NMEA OneNet Ethernet Standard (Technical Tack) • FlIr Manufacturer Training Session• lowrance Manufacturer Training Session

9:15 - 9:30 AM Coffee Break in registration Area

9:30 - 10:45 AM• Wireless Networking (Technical Track)• Satellite Providers (Technical Track)• digital Yacht Manufacturer Training Session• GOST Manufacturer Training Session

10:45 - 11:00 AM Coffee Break in registration Area

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM• remote Vessel Monitoring and Security (Technical Track)• Modernizing AIS (Technical Track)• lumishore Manufacturer Training Session• IrIS Manufacturer Training Session

12:15 - 1:30 PM• CEO Panel lunch

1:30 - 2:45 PM• Keys to a Solid Autopilot Installation (Technical Track) • Engage and Profit from Marine Apps (Business Track) • Intellian Manufacturer Training Session • Maretron Manufacturer Training Session

2:45 - 8:00 PM• Exhibits Open

5:30 - 7:30 PM• Welcome reception in Exhibit hall

8:30 - 11:00 PM• Manufacturer demonstration Boats

(Schedule your time with specific manufacturers)

tueSday, SepteMBer 26

7:00 AM Continental Breakfast in registration Area

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM • Manufacturer demonstration Boats

(Schedule your time with specific manufacturers)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • NMEA & ABYC Combined Training day 3-

Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) Must pre-register

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • Basic NMEA 2000 Installer Training Must pre-register

8:00 - 9:15 AM• digital Switching (Technical Track) • Modernizing AIS (Technical Track) • Aidyn displays Manufacturer Training Session • Siren Marine Manufacturer Training Session

9:15 - 9:30 AM Coffee Break in registration Area

9:30 - 10:45 AM • Satellite Providers (Technical Track) • Business Sense live (Business Track) • GMdSS Task Force Meeting • Nobeltec Manufacturer Training Session

10:45 - 11:00 AM Coffee Break in registration Area

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM• Wireless Networking (Technical Track)• Business Sense live (Continued) • GMdSS Task Force Meeting (Continued)• Actisense Manufacturer Training Session

12:15 - 1:30 PM• luncheon with Keynote Speaker Tim Connor

1:30 - 2:45 PM• NMEA OneNet Ethernet Standard (Technical Track)• remote Vessel Monitoring and Security (Technical Track) • Airmar Manufacturer Training Session• KVh Manufacturer Training Session

2:45 - 8:00 PM • Exhibits Open

5:30 - 7:30 PM• IMEA reception in Exhibit hall

8:00 - 11:00 PM• Manufacturer demonstration Boats

(Schedule your time with specific manufacturers)

• Exhibit Breakdown(Option to break down at 7:30 AM Thursday 9/28)

WedneSday, SepteMBer 27

7:00 AM Continental Breakfast in registration Area

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM• Manufacturer demonstration Boats

(Schedule your time with specific manufacturers)

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM• NMEA & ABYC Combined Training day 4-

NMEA 2000® Installer Must pre-register

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM• Advanced NMEA Installer Training (AMEI)

Must pre-register

8:00 - 9:15 AM• Furuno Manufacturer Training Session• B & G Manufacturer Training Session

9:15 - 9:30 AM Coffee Break in registration Area

9:30 - 10:45 AM• Keys to a Solid Autopilot Installation (Technical Track)• raymarine Manufacturer Training Session

10:45 - 11:00 AM Coffee Break in registration Area

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM• Social Media and Your Business (Business Track)• SI-TEX Manufacturer Training Session• Power Products Manufacturer Training Session

12:15 - 1:30 PM• NMEA Business luncheon

1:30 - 2:45 PM• Engage and Profit from Marine Apps (Business Track)• digital Switching (Technical Track)• Simrad Manufacturer Training Session• Fusion Manufacturer Training Session

2:00 - 5:00 PM• Manufacturer demonstration Boats

(Schedule your time with specific manufacturers)

3:00 - 4:45 PM• Garmin Manufacturer Training Session

6:30 - 7:30 PM• NMEA Awards reception

7:30 - 9:00 PM• NMEA Awards dinner

tHurSday, SepteMBer 28

2017 PrElIMINArY SChEdulE

September 26 – 28, 2017Bellevue/Seattle, Washington • hilton Bellevue hotel

for More inforMation& eXpo/SponSor SaleS

The Bellevue/Seattle metropolitan area is home to the largest fleet of recreational boats in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, and oneof the world’s largest commercial fishing fleets. In fact, this area is the marine electronics supply base for Alaska, the nation’s leading state forcommercial fishing. The area is also a commercial and industrial hub linking Japan, China and other Pacific rim nations, and it is easily accessibleto marine electronics dealers and others based in British Columbia.

Surrounded by magnificent natural beauty, Bellevue/Seattle offers the ultimate in shopping, dining and cultural attractions. Vibrant, modern andgrowing, it is the gateway to the entire Puget Sound region. Within minutes you can explore the area’s unique culture and history, waterfrontparks and galleries, or tour the Nothwest’s wine country, home to over 100 tasting rooms and some of the world's best wines.

Attend the 2017 NMEA Conference and Expo to learn and networkwith the best in the business and know you will be staying at abeautiful hotel in one of the nation’s great metropolitan areas:Bellevue/Seattle!

The hilton Bellevue is only 20 minutes from Seatac Airport and downtown Seattle, and only three hoursfrom Vancouver, B.C. It is located on the east side of lake Washington, which is connected to PugetSound and the Pacific Ocean through the Ballard locks.

The hilton was recently renovated and offers first-class conference facili-ties, large guest rooms, free WiFi and self-parking. demonstration boatswill be within a 2-minute shuttle ride from the hotel. Your NMEA has ne-gotiated a special group rate of $169/night for attendees. A governmentrate is also available.

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hIlTON BEllEVuE

BEllEVuE/SEATTlE

www.expo.nmea.orgPh: 410–975–9425 Fx: 410–975–9450 email: info@nmea.org

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