Each year, the Maritime Administration partners with one of the seven maritime academies to host the annual Women on the Water Conference. This multi-day event showcases the successes of women in the maritime industry and encourages female cadets and midshipmen to prepare themselves for the ever-evolving trade.

Women on the Water highlights the vital role and contributions women play in our nation's maritime workforce, especially its future leaders, by offering cadets and midshipmen an invaluable opportunity to learn from seasoned mariners and experts in maritime professional development. The conference’s primary goal is fostering camaraderie and facilitating peer networking. Attendees meet with industry leaders, maritime professionals, fellow students, and academy representatives in workshops, mock interviews, one-on-one mentoring sessions, and speeches from the maritime industry's top female professionals.

2025 Women on the Water Conference

The 13th Annual Women on the Water Conference will be hosted by the Great Lakes Maritime Academy. This year’s event will take place at the MITAGS Conference Center (692 Maritime Blvd., Linthicum Heights, MD 21090) from Wednesday, March 26th through Saturday, March 29th, 2025.

For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit: Women on the Water Conference Registration