STUNNING ROSTER OF SPEAKERS HIGHLIGHT NSBA MARINE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 2013

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The Nova Scotia Boatbuilder's Association, NSBA has announced that their NSBA Marine Industry Conference will take place at the Lord Nelson Hotel in downtown Halifax, on March 7th and 8th, 2013.

Five internationally-renown speakers – all of whom were featured at the recent IBEX 2012 – will be talking on topics ranging from new and emerging marine electrical technologies to the design and construction of lightweight plywood boats.

The Conference begins on Thursday, March 7th with an Evening Industry Reception at Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites where registrants can mingle and meet with industry professionals and enthusiasts, including Derek Hatfield – world-renown Canadian around-the-world sailor – conference seminar speakers, boatbuilders, designers, surveyors, marine suppliers, boaters, and regulators.

The stunning roster of speakers at the NSBA Marine Industry Conference will include Nigel Calder of Calder Enterprises, ME,  Dudley Dix of Dudley Dix Yacht Design, FL, David Veech from the Institute for Lean Systems, KY then Dave Morschhauser from Mystic Valley Communications, CTand Andre Cocquyt  The GRPguru, ME.

On top of the great lineup of speakers, the registration costs are very reasonable. NSBA Members are $135 + HST ($155.25) which includes lunch and breaks while Non-NSBA Members are $235 + HST ($270.25).

To learn more visit:   www.nsboats.com/marine-industry-conference-2013
 

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