Mini Expo &
Annual Meeting 2026

The Shores Resort & Spa · Daytona Beach South, Florida

Oct 2 – 3 2026

$192 Room Rate / Night

Sep 1 Hotel Cut-Off

⚠ Hotel Room Block Cut-Off: September 1, 2026 — Book Early to Secure Your Rate

About the Event

A Weekend Built for
Marine Construction Professionals

Join an elite group of vendors, suppliers, and professionals for the FMCA's annual gathering — two days of hands-on workshops, an open exhibition, industry updates, awards, and networking you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're an FMCA member or new to the association, this is the event that keeps Florida's marine construction community connected.

Full Schedule

Event Agenda

Friday, October 2, 2026

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Exhibitor / Sponsor Setup

Richard Petty Room

10:00 am – 10:45 am

USFWS Water Way Marker Program

Marie Yarbrough — U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

11:00 am – 11:45 am

Anchoring Waterborne Marine Barriers: A Case History

Will — Foundation Technologies

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

Lunch Break

Lunch provided by FMCA — served in the classroom

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Contract Accounting

Melissa Lingo — James Moore

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Construction Contracts: Subcontractor Contracts and Why They Are Needed

Lindsey Brock's Firm

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall

Richard Petty Room

Saturday, October 3, 2026

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Continental Breakfast

Bill France Room

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Board of Directors Meeting

Bill France Room · Open to all members

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Exhibition Open

Richard Petty Room · General public welcome

10:00 am

Raffle — Gift Baskets & 50/50

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Exhibitor / Sponsor Breakdown

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Reception, Dinner & Awards Ceremony

Atlantic Ballroom · General Session & Industry Updates

Friday Workshop Sessions

This Year's Presentations

Four expert-led sessions covering regulatory programs, construction methods, accounting, and contract management — all tailored to Florida's marine construction industry.

10:00 – 10:45 am

USFWS Water Way Marker Program

Marie Yarbrough, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

11:00 – 11:45 am

Anchoring Waterborne Marine Barriers: A Case History

Will, Foundation Technologies

12:45 – 1:45 pm

Contract Accounting

Melissa Lingo, James Moore

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Construction Contracts: Subcontractor Contracts and Why They Are Needed

Lindsey Brock's Firm

Registration

Rates & Packages

Category	Rate	Notes
Attendees — Members	Free
Attendees — Non-Members	$175	Sign up for membership within 10 business days of the Expo and the fee will be credited toward annual membership.
Friday Reception	Free — Members & Spouse/Significant Other (2 drink tickets included)	Non-members registered for the Expo/Workshops: reception included at no charge.
Saturday Evening Awards Dinner	$125 — Members $150 — Non-Members
Vendor Table Top / Expo Display	$650 — Members $1,300 — Non-Members	Includes 6' table, tablecloth & 2 chairs. Unlimited staff for both tiers.

Attendees — Members

Free

Attendees — Non-Members

$175

Friday Reception

Free — Members & Spouse/Significant Other
2 drink tickets included

Non-members registered for the Expo/Workshops: reception included at no charge.

Saturday Evening Awards Dinner

$125 — Members

$150 — Non-Members

Vendor Table Top / Expo Display

$650 — Members

$1,300 — Non-Members

Includes 6' table, tablecloth & 2 chairs. Unlimited staff for both tiers.

Hotel & Travel

The Shores Resort & Spa

Location Daytona Beach South, Florida

Event Dates October 2 – 3, 2026

Room Block Cut-Off September 1, 2026 Book Before Sep 1

Spa appointments book up fast — reserve early for member discounts!

FMCA Attendee Rate

$192

Per night, plus applicable taxes & fees.
Rate subject to hotel contract terms.

Reserve Your Spot Today

Space is limited. Register now to lock in your place at the industry's premier annual gathering for Florida marine contractors.