Conference Registration Information

Register now to join us July 9-13, 2022 at the NMEA 2022 hybrid conference, hosted by the NYSMEA regional chapter, and based at Hofstra University in Hempstead, Long Island, NY! We are offering four different registration options to ensure that everyone has a chance to join us for this long-awaited chance to network, share, learn, and socialize, both in person and online.

Early-bird registration ends May 31, so make sure to register early and save some $$!

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Conference Registration Types

  • Full
  • $650 through May 31

    Regular (June 1 - July 7): $675
    Onsite: $700

  • Full access to all plenary and concurrent sessions on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday
  • Access to exhibit hall
  • Networking lunches on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
  • One admission to NMEA22 Welcome event on Saturday night, July 9th
  • One admission to NMEA22 Reception at Jones Beach on Sunday, July 10th
  • One admission to NMEA22 Auction and Banquet at Hofstra University on Monday, July 11th
  • One admission to NMEA22 Sunset Cruise on Tuesday, July 12th
  • One admission to NMEA22 Farewell Party at Hofstra University on Wednesday July 13th
  • Priceless opportunities to network and see friends and colleagues from around the world!
  • Register Full
  • Lite
  • $400 through May 31

    Regular (June 1 - July 7): $425
    Onsite: $450

  • Full access to all plenary and concurrent sessions on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday
  • Access to exhibit hall
  • Networking lunches on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
  • One admission to NMEA22 Welcome event on Saturday night, July 9th
  • One admission to NMEA22 Auction and Banquet at Hofstra University on Monday, July 11th
  • One admission to NMEA22 Farewell Party at Hofstra University on Wednesday July 13th
  • Priceless opportunities to network and see friends and colleagues from around the world!
  • Evening events on Sunday, July 10 and Tuesday, July 12 are not included
  • Register Lite
  • Single Day
  • $125 through May 31

    Regular (June 1 - July 7): $135
    Onsite: $150

  • Full access to all plenary and concurrent sessions on registered day
  • Access to exhibit hall
  • Networking lunch on registered day
  • Priceless opportunities to network and see friends and colleagues from around the world!
  • Evening events are not included
  • Register Single

  • Virtual
  • $100
  • Access to all plenary and concurrent sessions through the Whova online platform
  • Access to virtual exhibits
  • Register Virtual

Optional Tickets

Additional tickets for the following events can be added during registration. Prices vary and will be available soon.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW BEFORE REGISTERING:

  • Membership is required for conference registration. Applications for new/renewing members can be found here. ***Please note: New and renewing members will be able to log-in and register for the conference immediately upon completing NMEA member registration. Register before June 8th to take advantage of our OCEANDECADE membership discount.

  • Full Conference and Single Day registrations are available, each with early bird discounts. Note: you can register for a single day or two single days. For two single days, choose 1 “required” single day and 1 “optional” single day.

  • Guest and youth tickets are available for a variety of special events and meals. Tickets will be available at time of registration. Please order guest tickets early, as space is limited for some activities. Once advance registration is closed on July 7th, we cannot guarantee the availability of guest tickets.

  • Field trips and a post-conference trip are available to conference participants and guests at an additional cost. Please keep necessary food and travel accommodations in mind when selecting a field trip. To prevent field trip cancellations, sign up early!

  • Should you need to change your registration, you can do so at any time.

  • Need to pay by check? Contact us at nmeatreasurer@marine-ed.org for information.

COVID Policy

All attendees who wish to participate in person at the 2022 NMEA Conference will have to conform to the current Hofstra University COVID requirements. Current Hofstra University policy: Vaccinations required for all in-person participation (no booster required), masks are optional.

CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICIES:

Conference Registration Cancellation Policy
March 15 – May 31, 2022 Registration total minus $50 service fee refunded
June 1 – June 30, 2022 50% registration total refunded
July 1, 2022 and after No refund

Event Ticket, Field Trips, and Workshops Cancellation Policy
March 15 – May 31, 2022 Full Refund
June 1 – June 30, 2022 50% refund of each event ticket and field trip
July 1, 2022 and after No refund

Conference Registration Change Policy
Anytime You can transfer your complete registration to another person. Partial transfers will incur a $50 change fee. Instructions can be found on the FAQ Page.
March 15 – May 31, 2022 You may change full registration, one day registration, event tickets, and field trips. Instructions can be found on the FAQ Page.
June 1 and after Full and Lite registration changes to one-day registrations will incur a $50 change fee. You can add event tickets and field trips.*

*If you would like to trade or sell a ticket for an event or field trip, you may utilize the "Swap Board" during the conference, located at the hospitality desk.

NMEA 2022 T SHIRTS

NMEA22 T-shirts are not included in the price of registration, but are available to order during registration at the advance purchase rate of $15. Sizes are guaranteed for online registrations submitted on or before Friday, May 20. If you place an order after that date, we will do our best to make sure you get your first choice, but it is not guaranteed. T-shirts will be available on-site for $20.

BREAKFAST OPTION AT HOFSTRA STUDENT CENTER

Breakfast is not included in conference registration. There is a Starbucks, Au Bon Pain and cafeteria in the Student Center that accepts cash and credit cards.