For companies coming from industries which rely on marine equipment, staying on trend and taking advantage of networking opportunities are of the utmost importance. This spring, there are a variety of upcoming events that may catch your attention – but it’s impossible to send attendees to every one of them, particularly while operating on a budget. So how do you narrow down the list?
No need to go sifting through countless websites and articles. The answers are all right here. Whether you’re buying, selling or working in the world of marine equipment, make sure you check out this roundup of events for Spring 2015.
1. EGSA Spring Conference – March 22-24 in Jacksonville, Florida
As the EGSA (Electrical Generating Systems Association) celebrates its 50th anniversary of providing service to the On-Site Power Industry, this year’s theme is fittingly called “Bridging the Past, Powering Our Future.” Moreover, the event will be attended by many retired past Presidents in order to infuse some of the organization’s unique past into the 2015 program. Registration is currently open for the ESGA Spring Conference – and since it’s just around the corner, you’ll want to act fast.
The Association itself is comprised of over 750 companies dedicated to on-site power generation, ranging from manufacturers, distributors and contractors to consultants and end-users. As you navigate the online registration process, consider which committee you wish to attend and sign right up. Your participation is one of the best ways to shape the direction of the EGSA and have your voice heard.
Details are still to come on the ESGA Fall Conference, which will be held September 13-15 in Denver. So if you can’t make the March event, you’ll have another opportunity to get involved later in the year.
2. Workboat Maintenance & Repair Conference and Expo – April 14-16 in New Orleans, Louisiana
This conference and expo, produced by the organizers of the award-winning International WorkBoat Show and WorkBoat magazine, is the only U.S. commercial marine event dedicated to helping fleet managers, engineers, port captains, and shipyard owners and operators keep vessels in top condition and working efficiently.
Combining a hyper-focused education program and exhibit hall specifically designed for those working in the marine equipment business, this unique experience provides an avenue for participants to engage with highly qualified customers face-to-face. When the health of your fleet depends on the choices you make on a daily basis, this event is the go-to source for all the latest information, products, ideas and regulations impacting the industry.
3. Offshore Technology Conference – May 4-7 in Houston, Texas
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) enables energy professionals to meet and exchange ideas in order to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental topics. And what better location to come together than the world’s energy capital. Produced by a number of technical societies from every corner of the energy industry, OTC 2015 is the best event of its kind to gain cutting-edge technical knowledge and make valuable contacts.
Attendees will also have access to the industry’s largest equipment exhibition. And if your business could benefit from sponsorship or advertising, then you may want to attend the Annual OTC Dinner the night before OTC begins for optimal networking opportunities.
Following OTC on May 8th, participants can also attend the new “d5 event,” designed to inspire creativity and identify the next important steps for the energy industry. This d5 follow-up will include presentations focused on business, technology, and people, bringing together some of the brightest minds in E&P for talks that motivate participants to realize unique connections and solutions.
For businesses and professionals that use, sell or rely on marine equipment, these are the top three must-see events of the spring season. Be sure to mark your calendars and check out the respective website links for additional information.
