Maritime Education Standards Council
2027 Annual Conference
May 2–5, 2027
Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS), Linthicum Heights, Maryland
The Maritime Education Standards Council Annual Conference returns May 2–5, 2027, bringing together maritime and supply chain leaders for valuable insight, sessions with industry experts, USCG and NMC participation, and meaningful networking.
Hosted at MITAGS in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, the conference offers mariners and maritime professionals the insights and connections needed to stay ahead.
Business owners and instructors are often always-on and accessible. This section explores:
- Burnout prevention
- Workplace wellness
- Leadership adjustments
- Healthier work environments
Topics include managing technology expectations, accessibility boundaries, and using technology to better integrate work and personal time.
Move beyond exploration to implementation with strategic insight, practical tools, and structured support for AI transformation in maritime education.
Sessions will focus on implementing AI solutions within USCG/NMC approved course guidelines, with alignment to CFR and NAVIG guidance. Participants will identify high-impact course opportunities and begin designing practical AI initiatives.
- Practical, ethical strategies for integrating AI into USCG/NMC approved courses and school initiatives.
- Greater capacity for innovation in courses and programs.
- A broadened perspective through a national network of maritime leaders.
- Lasting partnerships for evolving seagoing and recreational mariner needs.
Registration Pricing
Member Rate: $200 | Non-Member Rate: $350 | Spaces Are Limited
Hotel Phone: 866-900-3517 or 410-859-5700
Join MESC27 to become a trailblazer utilizing AI to shape the future of maritime education.