2023 Program
*subject to change
#IBWSS23 will be held April 16-19, 2023. Sessions will explore community outreach, emerging trends, leadership, and professional development.
SUNDAY | April 16, 2023
PRE-CONFERENCE
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Foyer
Registration
Pick up your name badge, registration packet, and ask questions at the registration table. Name badge required for IBWSS sessions.
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Breakout 1
Pre-Meeting
To be announced
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Breakout 2
Pre-Meeting
To be announced
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Breakout 1
National Safe Boating Council General Membership Meeting
The National Safe Boating Council’s mission is to create a safe recreational boating experience for all boaters. Learn how the NSBC and its members are saving lives. All welcome.
OPENING EVENTS
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Ballroom
Welcome to the International Boating and Water Safety Summit
The 2023 opening ceremony of the International Boating and Water Safety Summit, including Presentation of Colors, singing of the U.S. National Anthem, remarks from the U.S. Coast Guard and other dignitaries, NSBC Boating Safety Hall of Fame award presentation, and more.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Foyer
Opening Reception
Network with speakers and attendees in a reception. Visit with leaders in recreational boating and water safety at tabletop exhibits. Registration includes refreshments.
MONDAY | April 17, 2023
Subject to change
Registration desk open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in the Foyer
MORNING NETWORKING
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Atrium
Breakfast + Networking
Start the morning with a cup of coffee and great conversation with other attendees and sponsors.
GENERAL SESSIONS
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Get ready for the day with a fun Q&A to start the morning with Stacey Brown, boating safety program manager, with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
8:35 AM – 9:05 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
9:05 AM – 9:15 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor.
9:15 AM – 9:55 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
9:55 AM – 10:00 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor.
MORNING BREAK
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Foyer
Networking Break
Enjoy a cup of coffee and network.
GENERAL SESSIONS
10:30 AM – 10:35 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor.
10:35 AM – 11:05 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
11:05 AM – 11:50 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Ballroom
Host Afternoon Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor and guidance for lunch and afternoon breakout sessions.
LUNCH BREAK
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Atrium
Networking Lunch
Enjoy lunch and network with sponsors and attendees.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Breakout 1
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Breakout 2
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Breakout 1
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Breakout 2
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
AFTERNOON BREAK
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Foyer
Networking Break
Enjoy a cup of coffee and networking with sponsors and attendees.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Breakout 1
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Breakout 2
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Atrium
Evening Networking
Enjoy light refreshments with attendees and sponsors.
TUESDAY | April 18, 2023
Subject to change
Registration desk open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in the Foyer
MORNING NETWORKING
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Atrium
Breakfast + Networking
Start the morning with a cup of coffee and great conversation with other attendees and sponsors.
GENERAL SESSIONS
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Get ready for the day with a fun Q&A to start the morning with Stacey Brown, boating safety program manager, with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
8:35 AM – 9:05 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
9:05 AM – 9:15 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor.
9:15 AM – 9:55 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
9:55 AM – 10:00 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor.
MORNING BREAK
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Foyer
Networking Break
Enjoy a cup of coffee and network.
GENERAL SESSIONS
10:30 AM – 10:35 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor.
10:35 AM – 11:05 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
11:05 AM – 11:50 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Ballroom
Host Afternoon Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor and guidance for lunch and afternoon breakout sessions.
LUNCH BREAK
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Atrium
Networking Lunch
Enjoy lunch and network with sponsors and attendees.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Breakout 1
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Breakout 2
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Breakout 1
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Breakout 2
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
AFTERNOON BREAK
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Foyer
Networking Break
Enjoy a cup of coffee and networking with sponsors and attendees.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Breakout 1
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Breakout 2
Breakout
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Atrium
Evening Networking
Enjoy light refreshments with attendees and sponsors.
WEDNESDAY | April 19, 2023
Subject to change
Registration desk open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in the Foyer
MORNING NETWORKING
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Atrium
Breakfast + Networking
Start the morning with a cup of coffee and great conversation with other attendees and sponsors.
GENERAL SESSIONS
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Get ready for the day with a fun Q&A to start the morning with Stacey Brown, boating safety program manager, with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
8:35 AM – 9:05 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
9:05 AM – 9:15 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor.
9:15 AM – 9:55 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
9:55 AM – 10:00 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor.
MORNING BREAK
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Foyer
Networking Break
Enjoy a cup of coffee and network.
GENERAL SESSIONS
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
Ballroom
Host Remarks
Fun Q&A with an IBWSS sponsor.
10:40 AM – 11:30 AM
Ballroom
Keynote
Speaker To Be Announced
Coming soon
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Ballroom
Closing Ceremony
Closing ceremony recognizing the IBWSS Communication Award recipients.
