2024 RTCM ASSEMBLY & CONFERENCE - ATTENDEE ONLY INFO

RTCM’s Annual Assembly and Conference 2024 was held May 6th to May 10th, 2024 at the beautiful, beachfront ONE OCEAN Resort and Spa and Convention Center located in the charming oceanside town of Atlantic Beach, Florida, USA.  

Thank you to all participants of the 2024 RTCM Annual Assembly & Conference for helping us make such a successful event.

The theme for this year's Assembly was "The Future of Maritime Communications and Navigation," featuring presentations by leading technical authorities, key government professionals, and industry representatives engaged in the development and management of maritime electronic systems. Sessions covered developments in satellite and terrestrial maritime communications, shipboard and shoreside electronics, autonomous systems, as well as relevant technical standards and policy issues.

The RTCM program began on Monday afternoon, May 6th with a two-day technical program, an evening reception, and more.  The rest of the week included the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Task Force meeting, the 406 MHz Beacon Manufacturers Workshop with presentations by NOAA, Cospas-Sarsat, the USCG and other experts and Special Committee meetings on EPIRBs, PLBs, Electronic Charting and AIS.

For those interested in digitalization in the maritime community with a focus on activity in North America, they were invited to stay for the Digital@Sea North America Conference on May 8th and 9th.  

Throughout the week, time was given to allow Attendees to engage and interact with speakers, fellow professionals, and representatives from RTCM's 140 member organizations.  RTCM Special Committees meet regularly throughout the year and this annual event presents an excellent opportunity to learn about relevant technical and policy topics in radio and satellite communications and electronic navigation systems.  There are opportunities to share your experience, interact with key decision-makers in the maritime community and help shape the future of maritime communications and navigation systems.  For more details about RTCM please visit our homepage or contact us at [email protected].

If you are interested in presenting a paper, exhibiting, or being a conference sponsor, please contact us at [email protected].  For more details about RTCM please visit our homepage or contact us at [email protected].

Next year, the 2025 RTCM Annual Assembly & Conference is tentativley planned for May 13-16, 2025.  If you are interested in presenting a paper, exhibiting, or being a conference sponsor, please contact us at [email protected].  Event and program details will be added to the website as they are confirmed, so, please be sure to check back periodically for more information.   

Thank you again for joining us and we hope to see you next year!