We invite experienced and passionate presenters to apply for the 2027 Seattle Boat Show seminar program, taking place February 5 – February 13. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge with thousands of engaged boating enthusiasts.
We welcome a wide range of educational topics for these free 45-minute seminars—please note that seminars must not be promotional in nature.
Panel Discussions are also popular. Previous panels have focused on fishing, offshore sailing, women and sailing, and boat buying. If you have a compelling panel idea, we’d love to hear it!
Apply online by September 18
For questions or to discuss your idea, contact Alashia Wartelle at alashia@nmta.net.
Potential Topics Include:
- Fishing
- Cruising & Destinations
- Boating Technology & Innovation
- Connected & Digital Boating (NEW for 2027)
- Starlink and onboard connectivity
- Digital cruising tools and navigation apps
- Remote vessel monitoring
- Electronic logbooks and trip planning
- Marine Drones & Emerging Technology (NEW for 2027)
- Underwater drones and ROVs
- Drone applications for boating, fishing, inspections, and photography
- Emerging technologies shaping recreational boating
- Environmental Stewardship (NEW for 2027)
- Marine wildlife and responsible boating
- Orca protection and regional regulations
- Climate change and changing boating conditions
- Sustainable boating practices and reducing environmental impact