Registration Open for 36th International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans, Dec. 1-3; Former NFL Star Quarterback Joe Theismann to Deliver Keynote Address

    NEW ORLEANS, LA, July 08, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Registration is now open for the International WorkBoat Show, North America's largest commercial marine trade show and conference. The 36th edition of the show will be held at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from Tuesday, Dec. 1, through Thursday, Dec. 3. This year's show features a keynote address by former National Football League quarterback Joe Theismann and a comprehensive conference program with programming in five tracks.

"The WorkBoat Show is the premier event for the commercial marine industry because it successfully brings together thousands of people who want to purchase the latest products, technologies and services from more than 1,000 businesses that exhibit at the show," said Bob Callahan, group vice president for Diversified Communications, producers of the show. "It's the top marketplace for businesses that service the coastal, inland and offshore waters."

Callahan expects the 2015 WorkBoat Show and Annual Conference to be another record setting event. The 2014 show attracted more than 1,100 exhibitors and over 14,500 visitors from 45 states and 27 countries. Trade Show Executive ranked the WorkBoat Show as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Shows of 2014.

"It's a world-class show, where the industry learns what the next steps are," said Martin Meissner of ZF Marine.

Qualified members of the industry can attend the Exhibit Hall and keynote for free by registering on or before Nov. 30, 2015. Attendees will also save on upgrades to the Annual Conference program by registering early. To register to attend, visit www.WorkBoatShow.com.

Keynote Speaker and Conference Program
Joe Theismann, former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins who led the team to a 27-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII, will deliver the keynote address at the WorkBoat Show on Dec. 1 at 1 p.m. Theismann, winner of the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award in 1983, has spent the last two decades working for ESPN on their NFL broadcast and the NFL Network. Theismann will share personal stories and insight on succeeding under pressure, adapting quickly to unexpected situations, setting goals and correcting errors during each step on the way to success.

The WorkBoat Annual Conference provides important information on current rules and regulations, technology and issues that affect the commercial marine industry. The Annual Conference features tiered programming that focuses on business management, legal and regulatory issues, safety and security, technical issues/advancements, and maritime industry workforce challenges and opportunities.

Exhibiting at the International WorkBoat Show
"The WorkBoat Show is a great opportunity for us to see our current customers, meet new customers, and show our innovative products," said Jim Kerrigan of Dometic Marine.

If you are interested in exhibiting at the show, contact Chris Dimmerling, sales director, at [email protected] or (207) 842-5666. For exhibitor information, visit
http://www.workboatshow.com/why-exhibit/

The International WorkBoat Show and Annual Conference takes place in Halls A through F in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Registration is located in the lobby outside of Hall A. The conference and keynotes will take place in the lobby area of Hall A.

For further information, visit www.WorkBoatShow.com.

About WorkBoat
WorkBoat is part of the Diversified Business Communications portfolio of commercial marine events, publications and digital products. The WorkBoat brand has been connecting qualified buyers with leading suppliers for more than 70 years. In print through WorkBoat magazine, online at WorkBoat.com, face-to-face at the International WorkBoat Show and through education with the Professional Series, WorkBoat delivers high quality information to all segments of the marine industry in North America. For more information, visit www.workboat.com.

About Diversified Communications
Diversified Communications, based in Portland, Maine, provides information and market access through face-to-face events, publications and digital products. Diversified serves a number of industries including: seafood, food service, natural and organic, healthcare, commercial marine and business management. Diversified operates divisions in Australia, Hong Kong, India, the UK and Canada. For more information, visit: http://www.divcom.com.

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