Marine Industries Association of Florida Conference 2026

When: August 25th & 26th (Tuesday & Wednesday)

Where: St. Pete Yacht Club: 11 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Description: The Marine Industries Association of Florida (MIAF) represents marine related industries in Florida with a large network of regional affiliated associations and many affiliates with mutual interests statewide.

MIAF is bringing Marine Industry leaders, government officials and other interested stakeholders together to listen, discuss, and move forward with a more unified voice to address issues that impact recreational boating in Florida.    

If you are invested in the long-term growth of recreational boating in Florida and want to be part of sustaining boating’s future, we urge you to join us in St. Petersburg.  Our industry needs a stronger, more unified voice, and more active participation from within the industry. 

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, Aug. 25th - Day One - Legislative & Policy Outlook:

12:45 PM: Welcome, Introductions & Itinerary

1:00 PM: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission - Section of Boating & Waterways

2:45 PM: American Sportfishing Association - Fisheries Management & Legislation

3:05 PM: Florida League of Citites - Property Tax Legislation Update & Discussion

3:45 PM: Legislative Outlook - Update of Legislative Session and Outlook for 2027

5:30 PM: Cocktail Reception - Ballroom, 2nd Floor

6:45 PM: Dinner & State of the Industry - Presented by Ben Murray, NMMA

Wednesday, Aug. 26th - Day Two - Advancing Water Access

7:45 AM: Breakfast

8:15 AM: Anchoring - Presentation by Sea Grant

9:00 AM: Anchoring - Panel Discussion on Real World Impacts & What we can do as an Industry

10:00 AM: Marine Business Outlook - Business Leaders Discuss Sales Outlook & Challenges Faced with a Focus on Water Access

10:45 AM: Marina Development & Opperations - Case Studies & Challenges Faced in Marina Development and Opperations

11:30 AM: Local, State & Federal Permitting - Panelists Discuss Permitting Issues & What Industry can do to Make the Process Work Better

12:15 PM: Lunch and Working Waterfronts Presentation - A National Perspective with Potential Lessons/Ideas for Florida

1:15 PM: Wrap up Discussion

2:30 PM: Adjourn

Book Your Hotel Room: Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Petersburg (Book by 7/24 for room block rate- $179.00/per night)

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/marineindustriesflorida/

-Short Walk to St. Pete Yacht Club and Downtown

Registration Options:

  • Full Conference Registration (Both Days), Includes all meals and meetings

    • $275

  • Tuesday Registration, Includes Tuesday Meetings, Cocktail Hour and Dinner

    • $150.00

  • Wednesday Registration, Includes Wednesday Meetings, Breakfast, and Lunch

    • $150.00

  • Tuesday Cocktail Hour and Dinner Only

    • $50.00

Please fill out our online form below to register for the conference or to become a sponsor

Email Kyle@miaswf.com with any questions