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2026 Digital@Sea North America Conference

Maritime Digitalization for Safe Navigation: Optimization through eNavigation

May 6-7, 2026 | Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL  USA

About Digital@Sea North America 2026

Discover how digitalization is transforming the maritime industry!  This two-day event spotlighted the rapid growth of the digital maritime information environment and highlight major initiatives advancing across North America.

  • Dynamic Sessions: Presentations, workshops, and panels led by key stakeholders, including U.S. and Canadian representatives, technology innovators, mariners, international coastal administrations, and creators of maritime safety information.
  • Cutting-Edge Topics:
    • Transition from paper charts to electronic navigation
    • U.S. policy on Electronic Chart Systems (ECS)
    • RTCM’s contributions to ECS standards
    • Early adopters’ insights on IHO S-100 products
    • Current efforts and future perspectives on Polar Water navigation

Hosted by RTCM and part of the IALA Digital@Sea series, this conference is designed for interaction—giving you the chance to engage directly with speakers and industry leaders.  Whether you’re a professional mariner, port operator, shipping executive, marine inspector, fleet manager, or a developer/manufacturer of bridge equipment, this event is for you.

Digitalization in the maritime community is accelerating. Understanding its impact and anticipating regulatory changes is essential for every operator and manager in the industry.

 

Two Events, One Week!

In a special collaboration, RTCM's Annual Assembly & Conference was held May 4–8, during the same week—making this a truly packed and powerful event.  The focus was on Innovation at Sea - Building Resilient and Connected Maritime Systems.  Topics included:
  • DGNSS Advances, Jamming, Spoofing, and Standards
  • Satellite Technology and Future in Safety Communications
  • Radar SARTs
  • New Opportunities for the delivery of Marine Safety Information
  • Regulatory and NGO Updates
  • Cruise industry and local port initiatives
  • GMDSS Task Force and RTCM Special Committee Open Meetings
  • The Beacon Manufacturer Workshop (BMW) – reports and initiatives in 406 MHz Emergency Beacons

Whether you were a returning attendee or joining us for the first time, this was a chance to engage with experts, peers, and representatives from RTCM’s 140+ member organizations and guests.