The NMEA Marine Electronics Conference is a must-attend event for advancing your business, training your team, and strengthening your industry relationships. From engaging technical sessions and comprehensive certification programs to an expansive product exposition and networking receptions, this is where the marine electronics community comes together to drive innovation and success.
NMEA is making a clear investment in the future of inland marine electronics. These initiatives give dealers, installers, technicians, manufacturers, and distributors more opportunities to learn, connect, and grow in markets that are increasingly important to the marine industry. That is why NMEA is hosting this year's event at the Dallas/Rockwall Hilton Hotel, on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard.
NMEA is also strengthening its commitment with two new installer certification courses designed for distinct segments of the marine industry: BMEI Coastal/Freshwater Installer and BMEI Commercial Installer. These full-day training programs are built around the real-world needs of installers and technicians working on different types of vessels, with practical topics that support better installations, stronger service capabilities, and greater customer confidence.
MEI Coastal/Freshwater Installer — Monday, September 28
This course covers general knowledge, Ohm's Law, EMI, DC wiring, grounds, batteries and chargers, load calculations, displays and black boxes, VHF radios, transducers, stereos, LED lighting, trolling motors, shallow-water anchors, an introduction to NMEA 2000, and digital switching.
MEI Commercial Installer — Friday, October 2
This course covers coax, VHF, DSC, NMEA 0183, BNWAS, swing meters, sonar, marine computers, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and USB, AIS, radar, satellite communications, and heading sensors.
NMEA Conference Highlights
- Manufacturer Product Expo Hall: Explore the latest marine electronics innovations from leading manufacturers.
- Manufacturer Training Sessions: Build product knowledge through focused one- and two-hour technical sessions.
- Business Seminars: Learn practical strategies designed to help owners and managers grow stronger marine electronics businesses.
- Technical Seminars: Stay current on emerging technology, best practices, and installation techniques.
- Full-Day Installer Certification Classes: Earn NMEA installer certifications that support warranty work, service opportunities, and professional credibility.
- Programmer/Developer Courses: Gain deeper expertise in NMEA 2000 and OneNet protocols.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, peers, manufacturers, and future partners in an exclusive trade-only setting.
Register and Join Today
Marine companies can join NMEA as a trade member for $450, which includes one free conference registration and one free full-day installer training course—a $1,500 value.
To learn more and register, visit www.expo.nmea.org.