Registration is now open!
Registration will open May 1 for the NMEA 2024 annual conference, hosted by the MME regional chapter, and based at Boston University in Boston, MA from July 28 - August 1! We are offering a variety of registration options to ensure that everyone has a chance to gather with us on the Boston Harbor to network, share, learn, and socialize.
Registration will close July 14 at midnight ET / 9:00 pm PT, so don’t miss out!
CONFERENCE DATES
Saturday July 27: SGEN Meeting
Sunday July 28: NMEA Board Meetings and conference Welcome Event
Monday July 29: Keynote, Concurrent Sessions, Special Poster and Exhibits Session, Evening at the New England Aquarium
Tuesday, July 30: Keynote, Concurrent Sessions, Student Day at NMEA, Exhibits, Stegner presentation, Annual Banquet and Auction
Wednesday, July 31: Keynote, Concurrent Sessions
Thursday, August 1: Full and half-day field trips
See detailed schedule and highlights here!
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Sherman Student Union, Boston University, 775 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA
Conference Registration Types
| Registration Type - Members | Early Bird (through Jun 15) |
Standard (Jun 16 - July 14) |
Onsite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Conference - Member | $550 | $610 | $675 |
| Single Day - Member | $135 | $150 | $200 |
| Virtual w/Asynchronous Presentation - Member | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Virtual - Member | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Registration Type - Non-members | Early Bird (through Jun 15) |
Standard (Jun 16 - July 14) |
Onsite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Conference - Non-Member | $625 | $685 | $750 |
| Single Day - Non-Member | $210 | $225 | $275 |
| Virtual w/Asynchronous Presentation - Non-Member | $175 | $175 | $175 |
| Virtual - Non-Member | $100 | $100 | $100 |
Early bird registration closes at midnight June 15 (Eastern time)
All registration closes at midnight July 14 (Eastern time)
Membership is not required for conference registration, but NMEA members get discounted rates. Membership expired? Renew today!
Non-member registration includes a 1-year professional membership
$550 - Member Rate; $625 - Non-member Rate THROUGH JUNE 15
Full access to all plenary and concurrent sessions
Includes all lunches and evening events from Sunday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon
Access to exhibit hall and poster session
Recorded presentations and networking available during and after the conference on our conference app Whova
Priceless opportunities to network and see friends and colleagues from around the world!
Note: Field trips and Wednesday evening event are not included but can be added during registration.
$635 - SUPER FULL REGISTRATION; $710 - Non-member Rate THROUGH JUNE 15
Don’t miss out on anything! The SUPER FULL REGISTRATION rate includes everything listed above PLUS the Wednesday evening event, conference T-shirt and program! Does not include field trips so don't forget to add one for the extended conference experience.
$135 - Member Rate; $210 - Non-member Rate THROUGH JUNE 15
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 and field trips are not included but can be added during registration.
$100/$25 - Member Rate; $175/$100 - Non-member Rate
Can’t make it to Boston to join us in person? Register for our virtual conference and join us remotely!
Please note that we are NOT live streaming any part of this year’s conference. All keynotes will be recorded and uploaded and presenters will be encouraged to upload materials from their presentations. Participants will have the opportunity to participate virtually 2 ways:
Asynchronous Presentation submission and Whova networking - $100
Whova networking only access - $25
Student Day at NMEA will be on Tuesday, July 30th and does not include evening events. Must be a full-time student (18 and over) to register for Student Day. Three registration types are available:
Student Day in-person registration - $75
Student Asynchronous Presentation submission and Whova networking - $25
Student Whova networking only access - $10
CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICIES:
| In-Person Conference Registration Cancellation Policy, including Guest tickets, Exhibitor tickets and Student Day registrations | |
|---|---|
| May 1 – June 30, 2024 | Full Refund |
| July 1 – July 14, 2024 | $10 service charge |
| July 15, 2024 and after | No refund |
| Virtual Conference Registration Cancellation Policy, including Student registrations | |
|---|---|
| May 1 – June 30, 2024 | Full Refund |
| July 1 and after | $10 service charge |
| Conference Registration Modify/Transfer Policy | |
|---|---|
| Anytime | You can add or cancel any field trip or add on to a purchased ticket. You can transfer like complete registration tickets to another person. Please contact Jackie Takacs for assistance (nmea@marine-ed.org). |
| May 1 – July 14, 2024 | You may transfer between different registration ticket types. Please contact Jackie Takacs for assistance (nmea@marine-ed.org). $50 processing fees may be incurred. |
| July 15, 2024 and after | No changes to registration types can be made. |
If you have any questions, contact the conference committee, nmea2024@marine-ed.org.
