MACNA is Back !! Is anyone excited or will wait and see?

[Lou Ekus]

Only 1 speaker on Saturday & Sunday?

We are also working on having a different celebrity meet and greet, each hour, in the Attendee Lounge. So attendees will be able to sit and chat with the well known people in the industry all day Saturday and Sunday.

 

[Snoopy 67]

OK, I'll give it a shot & we will see.

 

[larryl]

I haven’t been to one in years. I will however attend this one.

 

[OctaviusBrine]

One of the very few things I miss about the lower 48. Nothing comes up to alaska. Which I get but it still sucks.

 

[palmettodeuce]

Missed it last year.

 

[Js.Aqua.Project]

@Lou Ekus @vetteguy53081 any updates on the status of MANCA 2024?

 

[vetteguy53081]

@Lou Ekus @vetteguy53081 any updates on the status of MANCA 2024?

Theyre still in planning stage

 

[Lou Ekus]

@Lou Ekus @vetteguy53081 any updates on the status of MANCA 2024?

MACNA 2024 is in full swing! It is at the Swan and Dolphin Resort, on the Disney Property, in Orlando, Florida, on August 30, 31st and September 1st. Our Friday Education Day, is sponsored by our Education Sponsor LaMotte. The Education Day is a new concept. A full day of lectures in beginner (planula), intermediate (settler) and advanced (recruit) tracks. These lectures are being given by some of the top people in their field in the world. The full instructor list will be published shortly. You can pick lectures from any or all tracks crossing from planula to recruit, if you would like. Our show sponsor is World Pet Association, and our banquet sponsor is Polo Reef. We are working on a very special keynote speaker for the banquet. More on that to come. There are tons of other sponsors and exhibitors. We are very excited to bring this year’s show to the hobby. Here is a link to the MACNA page for more information. I’m also happy to answer whatever questions there might be! SEE YOU THERE!!!

MACNA – Marine Aquarium Conference of North America

Schedule Exhibitors Hotel Info Volunteer Show Floor Buy Tickets Order Your MACNA 24 shirt today! Marine Aquarium Conference of North America

macna.org

 

[zoolan70]

Cancelled. Just announced.

 

[Serpentman2024]

Saw that on FB. They haven't announced on their site yet.

 

[MikeIkerson]

MACNA 2024 is in full swing! It is at the Swan and Dolphin Resort, on the Disney Property, in Orlando, Florida, on August 30, 31st and September 1st. Our Friday Education Day, is sponsored by our Education Sponsor LaMotte. The Education Day is a new concept. A full day of lectures in beginner (planula), intermediate (settler) and advanced (recruit) tracks. These lectures are being given by some of the top people in their field in the world. The full instructor list will be published shortly. You can pick lectures from any or all tracks crossing from planula to recruit, if you would like. Our show sponsor is World Pet Association, and our banquet sponsor is Polo Reef. We are working on a very special keynote speaker for the banquet. More on that to come. There are tons of other sponsors and exhibitors. We are very excited to bring this year’s show to the hobby. Here is a link to the MACNA page for more information. I’m also happy to answer whatever questions there might be! SEE YOU THERE!!!

MACNA – Marine Aquarium Conference of North America

Schedule Exhibitors Hotel Info Volunteer Show Floor Buy Tickets Order Your MACNA 24 shirt today! Marine Aquarium Conference of North America

macna.org

So you seriously didn’t know TWO weeks ago you were going to cancel it? Yeah… that’s believable…. May as well not even schedule them anymore if all you’re going to do is cancel them.

 

[MickeyCT]

So you seriously didn’t know TWO weeks ago you were going to cancel it? Yeah… that’s believable…. May as well not even schedule them anymore if all you’re going to do is cancel them.

I'm sure they didn't want to cancel and were trying hard to make it work. Give them a break.

I've been attending MACNA's since around 2001 and I'm very disappointed but probably not half as much as the folks at MASNA who have been working very hard to make this happen.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Did some digging and contacted a known MASNA board member and its official : CANCELLED

MACNA 2024 has been Canceled​

by CORAL Magazine | Jun 7, 2024 | Marine, News & Notes | 0 comments

via MASNA (Marine Aquarium Societies of North America)
The Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) deeply regrets to announce the cancellation of the 2024 Marine Aquarium Conference of North America (MACNA), originally slated for August 30th to September 1st at the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. This decision, made by our Board of Directors with heavy hearts and immense disappointment, stems from a list of factors including disruptions to our revenue stream post-Covid, pre-existing contractual obligations, and a systemic change of how the aquarium community gathers and shares educational information. Despite our earnest efforts, we are unable to proceed with the event as planned.
We understand the excitement and anticipation that attendees, exhibitors, and partners had for MACNA 2024, and are forever grateful to those who have shared their support and encouragement. All ticket holders will receive a full refund of their ticket purchase.
We hope there is some way the education, scholarship, awards, and other programs that have made MASNA a key factor in the marine aquarium community for over 30 years, can continue, and not be lost forever.
We express our sincerest gratitude to everyone, especially the companies that have shown support for MASNA/MACNA, and we encourage the community at large to support those companies that stepped up in sponsoring this year’s events. Those sponsors as well as others who have put forth invaluable effort are listed below. Please do what you can to show your appreciation to them through your patronage.
Thank you,
The MASNA Board of Directors

 

[Lowell Lemon]

Not just canceled but the end of the road?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Not just canceled but the end of the road?

Didnt want to say but a flip flop in 2022 and two consecutive cancellation. . . . Hmmmm