Thank you for your interest in submitting a seminar proposal for ABYC's SUR/TECH, a bi-yearly hybrid event scheduled for March 23-24, 2027. SUR/TECH is dedicated to delivering high-quality continuing education and technical training to the marine industry. In 2025, nearly 300 participants, including manufacturers, surveyors, installers, repair technicians, engineers, consultants, and educators, attended the event.
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Please submit your proposal through this form only, as emailed seminar information or attachments will not be considered. If submitting multiple proposals, please use a separate form for each. Only one proposal is allowed per submission.
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ABYC is currently seeking proposals on the following topics:
- AI security, privacy, accuracy and risk
- Lithium-ion battery systems
- 48-volt and other emerging electrical systems
- New diagnostic tools and technologies
- Evolving marine systems and equipment
- Standards and compliance considerations
- Risk management and lessons learned from the field
- Emerging trends that will impact marine professionals in the years ahead
- Legal case studies
- Insurance panel discussions
- Upgrading wiring and charging
- Fuel systems
For questions, contact kscullen@abycinc.org.