b'T ime passes more quickly than we think and, believe it or not, it is not too soon to begin thinking about making plans to attendJust Around the Cornerthe PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2023, scheduled Feb. 2-5 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center in Long Beach, Calif. The PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends has become a must-attend event for PVA vessel and associate members alike and there is excitement brewing as PVA members anticipate the upcoming PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2023.PVA ANNUAL CONVENTION AT MARITRENDS 2023AN EXCITING CONVENTION DESTINATIONDescribed as a waterfront playground in the heart of Southern California, Long Beach has always been an exciting convention site for PVA mem-bers. The sixth-largest city in California, Long Beach offers an enticing combination of sunshine and palm trees, along with a variety of beach activities, which are all particularly attractive to travelers from colder win-ter climes. In addition, Long Beach offers an array of dining options and a PHOTO CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: CATALINA, COURTESY OF SARAH FERRETTI; HYATT REGENCY LONG BEACH / HYATT; LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER / ASM GLOBAL vibrant foodie scene for those seeking exciting culinary diversions. A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND EVENTSIn addition to offering a fantastic convention site, what else can you expect when you attend the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2023? The answer is simple. You can expect more than 60 sessions and events created exclusively for PVA members. Educational sessions will cover everything from marketing to new propulsion technologies, from U.S. Coast Guard matters to crew training tools and trends. In addition, emphasis will be placed on providing sessions which allow PVA member attendees to participate in open discussions where they can swap ideas, solve common problems, and share knowledge. Lunch-and-learn sessions will be held on the MariTrends 2023 exhibit floor where small gatherings of member attendees can explore specific topics on everything from insurance to legal issues.HIGHLIGHTING INDUSTRY TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGYThe MariTrends 2023 exhibit hall will be the gathering place for the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2023. Loyal PVA associate members will showcase a wide-variety of products and services that specifically target the needs of PVA members and the passenger vessel industry at large. The MariTrends 2023 exhibit hall is a place to see new advances in technology and services and solve current challenges.Purchase a MariTrends 2023 exhibit booth here.AN EXCITING LINE-UP OF SOCIAL EVENTSPVA members have come to expect plentiful convention social events and networking opportunities, and the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2023 will not disappoint. A welcome reception will kick things off and give PVA member attendees an opportunity to recon-nect. A meet-and-greet-the-fleet event is being planned in the adjacent Rainbow Harbor that will showcase numerous passenger vessels along with PVA associate member products and services being used aboard each. A MariTrends 2023 Exhibit Hall Lunch will give attendees an opportunity to visit with exhibitors while enjoying a casual lunch. A Passenger Vessel Foundation fundraiser will be held on the MariTrends 2023 exhibit hall where PVA regions will compete for bragging rights in a friendly competition. A Presidents Dinner at the world-famous Catalina Casino Ballroom will provide a festive event for PVA mem-bers to mingle and networkAs you can tell, the PVA Annual Convention at MariTrends 2023 is definitely a must-attend event for PVA members. Watch your email for emerging program and registration information. See you in Long Beach!25 OCTOBER 2022'