​2026 ZEMA Electric Marine Leadership Summit

​Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 9am to 4pm
ZEMA / Cal EPIC Innovation Hub — Sacramento, California

​Join ZEMA and Cal EPIC for a day of industry panels, exhibitor showcases, and networking exploring marine electrification across recreational boating, commercial operations, and defense applications.

​Connect with boat manufacturers, marina and fleet operators, charging providers, technology companies, workforce partners, and industry leaders. Programming will examine the different demands of these three markets and the technologies, infrastructure, and partnerships needed to support them.

​Programming will explore:

​- Recreational: Electric boat ownership, rentals, charters, boat clubs, marina charging, and customer adoption.

​- Commercial: Passenger vessels, water taxis, workboats, and fleet electrification, with a focus on operational needs, charging, and service support.

​- Defense: Electric and hybrid propulsion, onboard energy systems, mission readiness, and opportunities for advanced marine technologies.

​Industry panels will address:

​- The Electric Marine Market — Recreational, Commercial, and Defense

​- Powering the Waterfront — Charging and Energy Solutions

​- Funding Marine Electrification

​- Building the Electric Marine Workforce

​- Hydrofoil Technology and Applications

​- Automation Use Cases Across Marine Markets

​Meet participating companies at the expo, build connections during the networking lunch, and experience electric boating through demo rides.

​Whether you’re developing vessels and technology, operating a fleet, planning waterfront infrastructure, or training marine technicians, this summit brings together the people and ideas advancing marine electrification.