Events Calendar
We’ve compiled upcoming events, workshops, seminars, and opportunities from the northwest maritime industry.
Seattle Boat Show, Seattle, WA
The Seattle Boat Show stands as a testament to the deep-rooted love for all things nautical, showcasing an impressive lineup of boats, yachts, and cutting-edge marine technology. At the Seattle Boat Show, you’ll be able to view hundreds of boats, and learn all about them from Seattle Boat Show exhibitors. You can also attend our free one-hour seminars during the show.
2025 NWWN Conference, San Diego, CA
The National Working Waterfront Network’s Conference is the only national event that brings together people from across North America to connect with one another and showcase initiatives that protect and promote working waterfronts. Working waterfronts include waterfront lands, waterfront infrastructure, and waterways that are used for water-dependent activities, such as ports, marinas, small recreational boat harbors, and fishing docks.
ACTE’s Work-based Learning Conference, Bellevue, WA
Build strong education-workforce connections, opportunities and experiences.
Cultivate a comprehensive and collaborative work-based learning ecosystem.
Provide students with core employability, technical and career-readiness skills.
Mari-Tech Conference & Exhibition, Montréal, QC
Quebec has a long maritime history in shipbuilding, ship design, and high ice class vessel operations. Quebec is also a province with a number of storied shipowners who operate globally as well as locally and in the arctic. Quebec is also a province with world leading strategies to develop fuel technologies for marine, land and energy.
This conference will focus on sustainable technologies to build and power ships operating around the globe into a decarbonized future from digital solutions to ship design to propulsion technologies. We will bring together world class shipbuilders, Naval Architects, digital development companies, research and development institutions, Classification societies, Regulatory organizations, and vessel operators to have open and thoughtful dialogue on how we can prepare ourselves for the challenges of the future, and share best practises already in use today.
Green Tech | Green Marine, New Orleans, LA
Green Marine is heading to the Gulf of Mexico, more precisely to New Orleans, Louisiana! Save the dates: the conference will take place from Monday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 11 at the Hilton Riverside Hotel.
GreenTech is the not-to-be-missed event of the year for anyone interested in the maritime industry, green technologies, and innovation in sustainable maritime transportation.
The program includes renowned speakers, the exhibit hall showcases state-of-the-art exhibitors, and the event is full of networking opportunities with a large array of people keenly interested in sustainable maritime transportation, and more!
The annual conference allows Green Marine to pursue its mission since the profits generated by the event are entirely reinvested in the improvement of the environmental certification program.
Navtech Conference, Seattle, WA
Attention deep water and ocean towing masters, pilots, fleet management administrators, regulators and navigation operations professionals!
MARITIME INDUSTRY ECONOMIC FORECAST BREAKFAST, Seattle, WA
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For the past 12 years, business, labor, community organization and government leaders have attended the annual Maritime Industry Economic Forecast Breakfast at Pacific Marine Expo.
The Breakfast provides a tremendous opportunity to address the opportunities and challenges facing the region’s maritime and fishing industries. It also serves to showcase the important contribution of the King County maritime and fishing industries to the region’s economy and quality of life.
Pacific Marine Expo, Seattle, WA
The Largest Commercial Marine Trade Show on the West Coast, Serving Commercial Mariners From Alaska to California
International Workboat Show, New Orleans, LA
Commercial Mariners from around the world will unite once again in New Orleans for the International WorkBoat Show.
Marine Log Ferries 2024, Seattle, WA
Marine Log’s 37th annual FERRIES Conference will take place in Seattle, WA, on October 29 & 30, 2024. FERRIES 2024 is an opportunity for the North American ferry industry to come together to share experiences, network, and discover new products and services.
Sea Sisters Retreat 2024, Sausalito, CA
The Sea Sisters Retreat is all about bringing maritime women together for fun, rest, relaxation and network building! This is our second annual event, and we look forward to building on the experience of our 2023 retreat.
The event will be held at NatureBridge Golden Gate, located at Fort Cronkhite in Sausalito, California. We hope you'll join us!
DEI Training Summit 2024, Seattle, WA
Hosted by the Equity Engagement Team at Maritime Blue. This two-day event is designed specifically for maritime employers to tackle important DEI topics and trends, helping to diversify the workforce in our industry. Led by the experienced Jenny Johnson from Maritime Inclusion Partners, participants will gain valuable insights and tools to create more inclusive workplaces.
International Propeller Club Annual Convention, Tampa, FL
The Propeller Club – Port of Tampa is pleased host the 2024 International Propeller Club Convention. Hundreds of maritime leaders from across the world will be in attendance.
The theme for the Tampa Convention is “On the Horizon”. Conversations and programs during the gathering will focus on what is next for the future of the maritime industry – from workforce, to Artificial Intelligence, to the geopolitical landscape for trade.
TWSBA 2024 Conference at Mystic Seaport, in Mystic, CT
The Teaching With Small Boats Alliance holds a biennial conference to bring together maritime educators and programs that strive to create a more maritime-based education standard. The goals of the conference are to facilitate collaboration, encourage idea sharing, identify and share best practices and projects, and strengthen connections between organizations and individuals.
FABTECH Orlando, FL
Led by some of the best powerhouse speakers, the FABTECH Conference will provide insights, spotlight innovative strategies, and offer solutions to your ongoing list of manufacturing and production challenges. The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA), SME (formerly known as Society of Manufacturing Engineers), Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), American Welding Society (AWS) and Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI), co-sponsor the sessions on cutting, laser, finishing, forming & fabricating, job shop, management, marketing/sales, lean, automation, smart manufacturing, stamping, workforce development, and 3D/additive manufacturing.
Northwest Marina & Boatyard Conference, Bremerton, WA
Are you a marina or boatyard operator? You don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind conference covering all of the unique topics related to marinas and boatyards. From the latest developments in coatings and and antifouling paints, crane and travelift inspections, stormwater treatment, insurance, electrical, and – of course – the always anticipated presentation on the state of boating and moorage. Registration opens July 2024
Women Offshore Conference 2024, Galveston, TX
Join us for the 7th-Annual Women Offshore Conference, set to inspire and connect, October 10-11, 2024.
The 2024 Women Offshore Conference will unfold in person at Texas A&M in Galveston, located at the Aggie Special Events Center – Bldg 3035. Join us for an unparalleled gathering that will ignite your professional growth and inspire bold steps in the maritime and offshore industries.
Ferries Conference, Seattle, WA
Ferries Conference Renaissance Seattle Hotel. Ferries 2024 is part of our continuing advocacy effort to promote marine transit as part of a viable alternative to single occupant vehicle commuting. Ferries 2024 is intended to help transit agencies, economic development agencies, community leaders and elected officials determine whether marine transit is right for their community.
IBEX 2024, Tampa, FL
If you build, design, service, or sell boats or marine products, IBEX is your must-attend marine industry event. North America’s leading technical boat-building showcase, IBEX delivers a unique forum where the marine industry can do business, share ideas, and accelerate new product development. Don’t miss the opportunity to do business with the entire marine industry.
World Maritime Day 2024
Navigating the future: safety first!
"Navigating the future: safety first!" has been the theme selected for the International Maritime Organization's 2024 World Maritime Day, which will culminate in the celebration of World Maritime Day on 26 September 2024.
Wooden Boat Festival, Port Townsend, WA
Welcome to the largest wooden boat festival in North America, the place where kids and adults alike experience the magic of getting on the water, the beauty of wooden boats, and the richness of our maritime culture. Learn from the experts, swap stories with fellow wooden boat aficionados, and bring your family for a weekend they'll never forget. With so many different ways to adventure out on the water, there's no better opportunity to experience our Victorian seaport from the deck of a stunning wooden schooner or at the oars of a historic replica longboat. Come on down to Point Hudson and experience it all yourself: the boats, the craft, the community, the celebration.
Stress, Trauma, and Resilience Training (online event)
Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) Stress, Trauma, and Resilience training helps people managers better support their teams. Stress and trauma may impact individuals and teams negatively, leading to lower work productivity, interpersonal conflict, and negative health outcomes. Recent events have increased stress and heightened the impact of trauma across the workplace.
This FREE training is a unique opportunity to learn from an expert who specializes in helping people managers understand signs of stress and trauma and provide practical tools to help team members increase resilience and effectiveness at work.
WA-ACTE Summer Conference, Spokane, WA
Join us for the Career and Technical Education event of the year for Washington State! Washington ACTE’s Summer Conference is the must-attend event for Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals. The WA-ACTE Summer Conference is happening August 4-7 at The Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, Washington. Summer Conference will provide attendees program sessions, networking opportunities, exhibitor trade show, and much more! We hope to see you in Spokane!
Autonomous Ship Expo and Conference 2024, RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands
Autonomous Ship Expo and Conference 2024, to be held at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 18, 19 & 20, 2024, is dedicated solely to showcasing the latest and next-generation solutions and technologies to enable varying degrees of automation – from anti-collision assistance to fully autonomous operation – across the ship and cargo handling sectors.
Marine Log Ship Repair USA 2024, New Orleans, LA
Marine Log Ship Repair USA is the only ship repair event in North America that brings together shipyards, ship repair facilities, owner/operators, naval architects, suppliers and others allied to the industry.
Green Marine Green Tech 2024, Halifax, Nova Scotia
GREEN TECH - NEXT STOP: HALIFAX IN 2024!
For the 17th edition of our conference, Green Marine is heading to the Canadian East Coast, more precisely to Halifax, Nova Scotia! Save the dates: the conference will take place from Wednesday, June 5 to Friday, June 7 at the Halifax Convention Center
SHIPBUILDING AND ALUMINUM CONFERENCE, Norfolk, VA
Discover innovations in aluminum and shipbuilding, along with cutting-edge research guided by industry experts. Learn about the unique properties of aluminum, a powerful manufacturing material that presents welding challenges. Discover the crucial role of welding in commercial and Navy shipbuilding and gain insights into emerging technologies and materials shaping the industry. Register now to gain fresh knowledge, master new techniques, and earn PDHs.
MegaRust 2024, San Diego, CA
MegaRust is conducted annually to provide a consolidated focus on Navy corrosion issues. Corrosion is a major factor in the readiness and total ownership cost of naval systems and this conference is intended to provide updated information on programs, policies, standards and Fleet experience related to corrosion and to promote discussion and sharing of information on technologies and strategies for controlling corrosion.
Free Webinar Environmental Sustainability: Trends and Initiatives in the Maritime Industry
Free Webinar Environmental Sustainability: Trends and Initiatives in the Maritime Industry. If you want to learn about the latest, cutting-edge maritime industry environmental initiatives, you don’t want to miss this one-hour free Zoom webinar presented by the Seattle Propeller Club, International Propeller Club, and Port of Seattle.
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show
Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show featuring Trawlerfest sails into Anacortes May 16 – 18, 2024! The show features new and brokerage boats of all sizes from your favorite brands, dealers, brokers, and exhibitors in one place, as well as seminars from experts and rendezvous evening activities.
Seattle Maritime Day Breakfast
More than 250 maritime industry leaders are expected to attend the breakfast, which will include keynote addresses by Rep. Derek Kilmer (invited) and King County Executive Dow Constantine (invited), the presentation of the annual Puget Sound Maritime Achievement Award and the Seattle Propeller Club Public Official of the Year Award, and an update from the Port of Seattle.
Port of Bellingham Marine Trades Fair
Port of Bellingham Marine Trades Career Exploration and Job Fair. Includes fun hands-on activities, tours of the dock, and a chance to win a Yeti cooler!
American Boating Conference (ABC), Washington, D.C.
The American Boating Congress (ABC) is the industry’s preeminent advocacy event—bringing together leaders from all sectors of recreational boating and fishing to advocate for the industry.
Join us in the nation’s capital as we work together to shape the decisions that impact your business and advance the recreational boating industry’s policy priorities.
Celebrate Marine Technicians!
To bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working professionals who work on boats, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has designated the last week in April International Marine Service Technician Week. Businesses, associations, and boaters are encouraged to participate by celebrating and highlighting their marine technicians!
See ideas how to celebrate International Marine Service Technician Week. No matter how you choose to celebrate, the most important thing is to recognize the many marine technicians who keep boating safe, enjoyable, and reliable.
Regards to Rural Conference 2024, Tri-Cities, WA
Regards to Rural is a unique event for community members and leaders throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond to discuss rural priorities, explore innovative economic models, obtain tools to make change in communities, and inspire action to help pave the way to rural vitality. Three Rivers Convention Center, Tri-Cities, WA