November 19-21, 2026  •  Seattle Convention Center Arch Building  •  Seattle, WA

Speaker FAQ

Speaker Portal:

To access the Speaker Portal, click here. Sign in using the login you created when you first submitted your proposal.  
Contact us if you require technical support: [email protected]. 

Registration:

Speakers will receive a registration link via email from the Conference Team. Registration can also be completed in the Speaker Portal. 

Registration will open in August.

Presentation & Panel Prep:

We highly recommend all speakers participate in a pre-event call with our Content Team to review session logistics and discussion topics. 

  • Moderators and Panelists: will receive an invitation to join a pre-event group call to ensure everyone is prepared.  
  • Presenters: may request a pre-event call but are not required to meet. 

Moderators are asked to serve as the main point of contact for panel sessions and will collaborate with the PME Content Team to develop questions and talking points. These materials will be shared with all panelists prior to the event.

Presentation Materials:

PME uses Google Drive to ensure all participants can access presentation and discussion materials, work collaboratively with co-speakers, and provide feedback. Google Drive folders can also be used to upload images to be included in PowerPoints. 

A slide template is available for download in the Speaker Portal for your use. Final slides should be uploaded to Google Drive so that speakers can add or adjust assets as needed. 

Badge Pick-Up:

All speakers will pick up their badges at Registration. Please have the QR code from your confirmation email available on a mobile device or printed. 

Presentation Locations:

Your session will either take place on the Main Stage or in the Classroom. This information was emailed to you and can be confirmed in the online schedule (when available). 

Please arrive in your session room at least 15 minutes before your presentation begins.

Audio/Visual Information:

IMPORTANT: All presentations MUST be downloaded on a USB drive and in PowerPoint 16:9 / wide screen format.  

All speakers MUST deliver their presentation materials to the A/V table in their session room at least 30 minutes before the start of their presentation. 

An A/V Desk will be stationed at the Main Stage and in the Classrooms with a dedicated A/V technician. They will have a schedule and list of all presenters and sessions taking place within that room. Please give the A/V technician your presentation on a USB drive. 

Speakers are responsible for bringing their presentation in the correct format. A slide template is available in the Speaker Portal to ensure your presentation is compatible.  

A/V Restrictions: 

  • Our A/V system does not support any presentation stored in an online format like Google Slides. 
  • The WiFi in the event venue is not strong enough to stream video. Any videos must be downloaded in advance of your presentation.  
  • We are unable to accommodate virtual speakers. 

Session Room Information:

All session rooms include a podium (with microphone), handheld microphones for each speaker, and bottled water (off stage & on podium shelf). Speakers using slides will be given a slide advancer.  

Speakers will be seated in low chairs on the stage, so please take this into consideration when planning your clothing. 

Thank you for participating in the 2026 Pacific Marine Expo!
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Carley Milligan at [email protected]