Events will take place in the George R. Brown Convention Center except where noted as (hotel).

Wednesday, October 19th

PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION
Sponsored by Emerson Process Management
The Hilton Americas-Houston
Ballroom of Americas (hotel)
6:00pm—9:30pm

Take advantage of the first networking opportunity of the conference, and attend the prestigious President’s Reception. A delicious buffet and two complimentary cocktails are provided for your enjoyment while visiting with friends and colleagues, and making new professional contacts. Be there as SNAME presents Distinguished Service Awards, Certificates of Appreciation, 50-year Member Certificates, Honorary Member Certificates, and T&R Certificates of Appreciation.

Attire: Business
Ticket: Required.
Complimentary with All Conference Registration Fees, except One Day or Course Registration
All Other Attendees: $ 85.00 per person

Thursday, October 20th

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Grand Ballroom C
8:15am – 8:30am

Keynote speaker - Sigmund Cornelius, President, ConocoPhillips Global Gas

Ticket: None required.
Conference or Exposition registration badge required.

AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Grand Ballroom C
8:30am – 8:45am

details coming soon

Ticket: None required.
Conference or Exposition registration badge required.

 

BUSINESS SESSION and PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS
Grand Ballroom C
8:45am – 9:30am

details coming soon

Ticket: None required.
Conference or Exposition registration badge required.

 

EXPO GRAND OPENING and MORNING REFRESHMENTS
Sponsored by Lloyd's Register
Expo Hall
9:30am – 10:30am

Don’t miss the opening of the SNAME Maritime Technology Expo, held in partnership with Maritime Reporter/Marine News. Be among the first to experience the Expo, while you enjoy a light breakfast of coffee and pastry. There are 200 booths to visit, so why not get a head start – it’s a great way to begin the day!

Ticket: None required.
Complimentary with Conference or Exposition registration badge.

 

LUNCH
Expo Hall
12:30pm – 2:00pm

Lunch will be served in the Expo Hall, giving you the opportunity to continue your time on the Expo floor – we don’t want you to miss a single booth! Enjoy your lunch while you stroll through the Expo, or take advantage of the special seating café in the back of the hall to catch up with friends over lunch. Learn about the many new maritime products and services available. Exhibitors will be ready and waiting to answer your questions and serve your needs.

Ticket: Required.
Complimentary with All Conference Registration Fees, except Spouse/Companion or Course Registration
All Other Attendees: $ 25.00

 

REFRESHMENT BREAK
Sponsored by Samsung Heavy Industries
Expo Hall
4:00pm – 4:30pm

Ready for that mid-afternoon break? Enjoy a cool beverage in the Expo Hall. Iced tea and lemonade will be available for you while you visit the exhibits.

Ticket: None required.
Complimentary with Conference or Exposition registration badge.

 

BANQUET GENERAL RECEPTION
Ballroom of Americas Foyer (hotel)
6:00pm – 7:15pm (cash bar)

This reception continues to grow and provides yet another opportunity to gather with friends and business associates prior to the Banquet. Enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar with new professional contacts and long-time colleagues and friends as you await the beginning of the Banquet.

Ticket: None required.
Conference or Exposition registration badge required.

 

ANNUAL BANQUET
Sponsored by ABS, American Bureau of Shipping
Speaker Sponsored by Alan C. McClure Associates, Inc.
Ballroom of Americas (hotel)
7:15pm – 10:00pm

Plan to attend this very special event sponsored by ABS Americas. Arrange with friends and colleagues, old and new, to share a table and enjoy a specially selected menu. SNAME’s most prestigious awards will be presented at the Banquet.

Dr. John Lienhard, M.D. Anderson Professor of Mechanical Engineering and History at the University of Houston, is the speaker. He is the author and host of the Engines of Our Ingenuity, which is produced by KUHF/FM, Houston, and heard nationally on public radio. His latest book is: Inventing Modern: Growing up with X-Rays, Skyscrapers, and Tailfins, published by Oxford University Press in 2003.

For the first time ever, student attendance at the Banquet will be included in SMTC&E Student Registration. Student attendance at the Banquet is made possible by ConocoPhillips, the STUDENT PROGRAM SPONSOR.
Students click here for more information.

Attire: Business
Ticket: Required.
Fee: $100.00
Seating: Open for individual attendees.
Reserved for tables of 10 or more.

Friday, October 21st

MORNING REFRESHMENTS
Expo Hall
8:30am – 9:30am

Have a light breakfast of coffee and pastry in the Expo Hall. This is your first opportunity of the day to visit the 200 booths to see the latest maritime technology on display, and to receive exposure to the many maritime services and professionals gathered at the Expo.

Ticket: None required.
Complimentary with Conference or Exposition registration badge.

 

LUNCH
Expo Hall
12:30noon – 1:30pm

Enjoy lunch while having one last walk through the Expo, or in the special seating area in the back of the Expo hall. Don’t miss a single booth!

Ticket: Required.
Complimentary with All Conference Registration Fees, except Spouse/Companion or Course Registration
All Other Attendees: $ 25