Register now to join us July 23-27 at the NMEA 2023 annual conference, hosted by the NAME regional chapter, and based at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA! We are offering three different registration options to ensure that everyone has a chance to gather with us on the shores of the beautiful Salish Sea to network, share, learn, and socialize.
Registration ends July 17 at midnight ET / 9:00 pm PT, so don’t miss out!
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CONFERENCE DATES
Saturday July 22 - Sunday July 23: SGEN and NMEA Board Meetings, Pre-conference workshop and conference Welcome Event
Monday July 24: Keynotes, Concurrent Sessions, Exhibits, Networking Events
Tuesday, July 25: Keynotes, Concurrent Sessions, Student Conference, Exhibits, Banquet and Auction
Wednesday, July 26: Panel, Concurrent Sessions, Stegner presentation, Closing Event
Thursday, July 27: Full and half-day field trips
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Viking Union, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA
Conference Registration Types
| Registration Type | Early Bird (through May 15) | Standard (May 16 - July 17) | Onsite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Conference | $495 | $555 | $650 |
| Single Day | $135 | $150 | $200 |
| Virtual | $50 | $50 | $50 |
Early bird registration closes at midnight May 15 (Pacific time)
All registration closes at midnight July 17 (Pacific time)
You must be a current NMEA member to register for the conference
$555 through July 17
Regular (May 16 - July 17): $555; Onsite: $650
Full access to all plenary and concurrent sessions
Includes all lunches and evening events from Sunday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon
Access to exhibit hall
Recorded presentations and networking available during and after the conference on Whova
Priceless opportunities to network and see friends and colleagues from around the world!
Note: Field trips, pre-conference workshops, and Wednesday evening trips are not included but can be added during registration.
$150 through July 17
Regular (May 16 - July 17): $150; Onsite: $200
Full access to all plenary and concurrent sessions on registered day
Networking lunch on registered day
Access to exhibit hall
Recorded presentations and networking available during and after the conference on Whova
Priceless opportunities to network and see friends and colleagues from around the world!
Note: Evening events, field trips, and pre-conference workshops are not included but can be added during registration.
$50
Can’t make it to Bellingham to join us in person? Register for our virtual conference and join us remotely!
One day of live virtual presentations (Monday, July 24), including keynote and concurrent sessions
Access to recorded keynotes and plenaries
Recorded presentations and networking available during and after the conference on Whova
Optional Tickets
Additional tickets for the following events can be added during registration. Prices vary and will be available soon.
Evening Events
Field Trips
Pre-conference workshop
Guest tickets
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.
Full and Single Day registrations are available, each with early bird discounts. Note: you can register for one or more single days. For more than one single day, choose 1 “required” single day and 1 or 2 “optional” single days.
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 10th, we cannot guarantee the availability of guest tickets.
Field trips 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 now!
Should you need to change or cancel your registration, see the policies below.
If you would like to pay by check or purchase order, please see our FAQ Page for guidelines and a PDF registration form. Contact us at nmeatreasurer@marine-ed.org for information.
CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICIES:
| Conference Registration Cancellation Policy | |
|---|---|
| April 1 – May 15, 2023 | Registration total minus $50 service fee refunded |
| May 16 – July 17, 2023 | 50% registration total refunded |
| July 18, 2023 and after | No refund |
| Event Ticket, Field Trips, and Workshops Cancellation Policy | |
|---|---|
| April 1 – May 15, 2023 | Full Refund |
| May 16 – July 17, 2023 | 50% refund of each event ticket and field trip |
| July 18, 2023 and after | No refund |
| Conference Registration Change Policy | |
|---|---|
| Anytime | You can transfer your complete registration to another person. Instructions can be found on the FAQ Page. |
| April 1 – July 17, 2023 | You may make modifications to full registration, one day registration, event tickets, and field trips. Instructions can be found on the FAQ Page. |
| July 18, 2023 and after | Full 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
NMEA23 T-shirts are not included in the price of registration, but are available with 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 WWU
Breakfast is not included in conference registration. There are a variety of dining options at Viking Union.
TRAVELING TO WWU
Check out the travel page on the conference website for more information on getting to campus.
If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page or contact the conference committee, nmea2023@pacname.org
Ocean Networks Canada will be hosting the IPMEN 2023 conference at the University of Victoria on Vancouver Island BC, Canada, from Tuesday July 18 to Thursday July 20. More information can be found on the IPMEN website.
