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IMBC POSTS CALL FOR PRESENTERS – MARINA CONFERENCE SEEKS INDUSTRY EDUCATORS AND SPECIALISTS

IMBC

May 14, 2019

The International Marina and Boatyard Conference has posted a “Call for Presenters” on its website. Submit your proposal to speak today! The conference, produced by the Association of Marina Industries (AMI), is scheduled for January 14 – January 16, 2020, at the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Presentations should be designed for beginner to advanced levels of experience without overt company or product promotions.
 
Submissions received will be evaluated by IMBC and if accepted, assigned to one of over 25 breakout sessions and seminars.   Sessions target all levels of expertise within the industry and are organized by operations, inland, coastal, boatyard, marina design & engineering and leadership sessions. Within those tracks, topics have included; marina operations, emergency response tactics, construction, boatyard operations, marketing, best practices, leadership, revenue generation, expense management, customer service, environmental issues, human resources and marina law. Plenary sessions will focus on business topics which appeal to the entire IMBC audience.
 
All submissions are due by May 31, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact IMBC staff at 401-682-7334. For guidelines and the proposal form, please visit  https://marinaassociation.org/imbceducation

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