The 2014 SNAME Maritime Convention truly exemplified itself as The International Maritime Forum, with new events incorporated into a week of traditional technical content. The SMC ran from Monday, October 20 through Saturday, October 27, in Houston, TX, and brought together both members from every facet of the maritime community. SNAME President, Peter G. Noble commented: “This SNAME Maritime Convention was an exciting time for me and what was most uplifting was the high number of student member attending from our 34 Student Sections around the globe. These young people displayed a passion for our profession that raised the level of enthusiasm for all attendees.” Attendance exceeded expectations with over 1,000 attendees, including a record high of 258 students representing Student Sections across the globe.