The 11th edition of the Sail America Industry Conference (SAIC) will take place Annapolis Yacht Club in Annapolis, MD on April 22-24, 2025. The three-day event, specifically geared toward sailing industry professionals. Held annually, SAIC hosts speakers, industry leaders, colleagues and more. Attendees learn about new topics and trends and receive industry updates.
Tentative Topics and Trends at SAIC 2025
Artificial Intelligence, How to Implement In Corporate Structure-Chris Watson, KVH
Structuring a Modern Communications Package for Your Customers, Chris Watson, KVH
How to Recruit and Retain Talent-Michelle Alexandrowicz, Organizational Psychologist, ENGAGE
How Discover Boating’s work on behalf of our industry is designed to reach, engage, and motivate current and the next generation of both power and sail. Kevin Williams, NMMA VP North American Marketing
Brainstorming Session for Sail America Members-This is your chance to have your voice heard about new events and ideas to bring to the Sail America Board. Moderated by Adam Cove, Board President
How to Bring your Best to a Boat Show-How to plan, market your products and maximize your on-site experience-Annapolis Boat Show Team
Finance & Insurance- Randall Carnahan, Hilb Group NE, TBD, Shore Premier Finance
Brainstorming Session: How to make buying and owning a boat fun again-Adam Cove, Cove Marine Consulting & Mark Pillsbury, formerly Cruising World, Sailing World
*schedule is subject to change
Regatta
No trip to the sailing capital of America would be complete without getting out on a sailboat. Get your crew together and reserve your boat! The Annapolis Sailing School will be hosting a fun regatta beginning at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 22nd ahead of SAIC. They are providing six Rainbow sailboats, which can be sailed with up to four crew members. This is a great team building activity that will be followed by a post regatta party for all attendees. Reserve your boat now
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