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Work Groups: RBX will be hosting a series of work groups throughout the program designed to bring groups of our participants together to discuss critical topics and provide recommendations and ideas. A facilitator will lead the discussion and make notes of the findings which they will share (attributed or anonymous) to the entire program at the end of the last day. These findings will also be distributed to all participants after the program to share with their colleagues and leadership. These work groups and findings will help drive the mission of the Response Boat Expo and Conference to lead and impact the response boat community in a positive and impactful way.
Monday, August 14, 2023
10:00-5:00
Exhibit Hall
Exhibitor Set Up
1:00-5:00
Oyster Point Marina
On-Water Demonstrations
5:00-6:30
Exhibit Hall
Networking Social
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
7:30-8:45
Exhibit Hall
Registration, Exhibit Hall Visit, Continental Breakfast
8:45-9:00
Main Session
Opening Remarks
President
Neak Media LLC
9:00-9:45
Main Session
Opening Keynotes
U.S. Coast Guard Leadership TBD
U.S. Navy Leadership TBD
9:45-10:15
Main Session
PMS 300, U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Boats & Craft Program Office
U.S. Navy PMS 300 Leadership TBD
10:15-12:00
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Visit
10:30-12:00
Meeting Room 1
Work Group 1: DoD Acquisition Processes
- How the DoD can work better with industry to streamline and create efficiencies in the acquisition process
Facilitator TBA
12:00-12:45
Exhibit Hall
Networking Lunch
12:45-1:15
Main Session
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Watercraft and Systems Opportunities
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Representative TBD
1:15-2:30
Main Session
Vessel Lifecyle Cost and Budget Planning
Panelists TBD
2:30-4:00
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Visit
2:30-4:00
Meeting Room 1
Work Group 2: Marine Law Enforcement Response and Interdiction: Addressing Manpower and Equipment Issues and Challenges
- How do we upgrade or replace existing boats and communication systems
- How to maintain equipment/vessel readiness with limited funds and resources
Facilitator TBA
2:30-5:00
Front Rotunda
Boat Demo Shuttle from Conference Center to Oyster Point Marina
- Runs every 30 minutes with last run at 4:30 to Marina
- Last return shuttle at 5:00 to Conference
2:30-4:00
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Visit
4:00-4:30
Main Session
U.S. Army Watercraft Vessels and Systems Opportunities
U.S. Army Representative TBD
4:30-5:00
Main Session
Foreign Military Sales Overview and Updates
U.S. Navy PMS 300 Representative TBA
5:00-6:30
Exhibit Hall
Networking Social
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
8:00-9:00
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Visit and Continental Breakfast
9:00-12:30
Front Rotunda
Boat Demo Shuttle from Conference Center to Oyster Point Marina
- Runs every 30 minutes with last run at 12:00 to Marina
- Last returning shuttle at 12:30 to Conference Center
9:00-9:45
Main Session
State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Needs and Challenges in Different Environments and Missions
Panelists TBA
9:45-10:30
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Visit
10:30-12:00
Meeting Room 1
Work Group 3: Boat Building Challenges
- Identifying commonalities in challenges facing all boat builders
- Ideas on how to solve or mitigate those challenges
Facilitator TBA
10:30-12:30
Main Session
Advancement in Boat Technology, Design and Materials Presentation
- 15-30 minute time slots are allotted for Exhibitors to present their latest and greatest products, design, and technologies
Presenting Companies TBA
12:30-1:30
Exhibit Hall
Networking Lunch
1:30-2:30
Main Session
Boat Operators Panel: Operational insight from the boat drivers
Panelists TBA
2:30-3:00
Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall Visit
3:00-3:30
Main Session
Work Group 1: DoD Acquisition Processes
3:30-4:00
Main Session
Work Group 2: Marine Law Enforcement Response and Interdiction: Addressing Manpower, Equipment and Challenges
4:00-4:30
Main Session
Work Group 3: Boat Building Challenges
4:30-4:45
Main Session
Conference Wrap Up