Upcoming Wisconsin Marine Association Events.
Throughout the year, the Wisconsin Marine Association hosts a variety of events for members, industry professionals, & more. Check back frequently for new events.
Pre-Conference Workshop: OSHA Compliance
OSHA is often misunderstood, leading to various myths surrounding its role and impact on workplaces. This session will dispel the myths and focus on facts to increase workplace and worker safety. Topics covered will include common citations, applicable standards, reportable incidents, and key elements of a strong safety program.
Join Robert Smith, a Safety Professional (CSP) and Safety Consultant in the Fisher Phillips Workplace Safety practice group, for this hands-on Pre-WMA Conference Workshop. Free for WMA members // $50 for non-member attendees (all attendees must complete registration form).
Workshop will be held in-person at the Holiday Inn (Wausau) from 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Fall Annual WMA Conference 2025
Join Wisconsin marine industry leaders as we come together to advanced boating in our state, hear from industry leaders, get legislative updates, and connect.
Our 2025 Annual Fall Conference will be held on November 18th-19th.
Registration opening soon with full agenda!
Unlock Your Full Membership Potential with AMI
Did you know Wisconsin Marine Association marina membership includes the perk of an Association of Marina Industries membership too? Join the AMI team on August 20th at 10 AM CT as they lead a discussion on getting the most out of your membership, enhancing your professional development opportunities, industry resources, and more.
Annual Wisconsin Marine Association Fall 2024 Conference
Register now for our WMA Fall Conference!
Registration is now open for the 2024 WMA Fall Conference! Join us for The Wisconsin Marine Association to proudly presents our most anticipated annual event - the Fall Conference. This year, we've assembled an exceptional lineup of industry leaders, subject matter experts, and innovative partners to drive the future of Wisconsin's vibrant boating community. Our goal for this event is to help you & your team gain invaluable insights, make new connections, and discover transformative solutions to propel your businesses and the wider marine industry forward.
Special thanks to our corporate conference sponsors!
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Fall 2023 WMA Conference
The 2023 Annual Wisconsin Marine Association Fall Conference features speakers and insights from leading industry and subject matter experts. Join us in moving Wisconsin boating forward!
ShopTalk Summer 2023
Registration is now open for the Wisconsin Marine Association’s ShopTalk Summer 2023 on July 26th. Click here to register.
Fall 2022 Conference
We Are Back In Person! Join Us for the 2022 Fall WMA Conference, which will include networking opportunities, insightful presentations from industry experts, & informative roundtable discussions.
Featuring our 2022 Keynote Speakers:
David Foulkes, CEO of Brunswick Corp, gives his perspective on "What Does the Future Hold" for the marine industry
Valerie Ziebron, President ARZ Consulting, shares how to "Attract and Keep Top Shop Talent"
And so much more… see the full conference agenda here!
WMA ShopTalk 2022
The Wisconsin Marine Associations Regional “ShopTalk” - is a one-day educational program that is held once each year on a regional basis at a hosting WMA member’s facility. It provides an informal setting for WMA members and Non-Members to connect and “Talk Shop” with their peers - to discuss the ever-changing marine business environment.