EVENT NEWS
2025 Genoa International Boat Show - tickets on sale now
This year’s event will once again bring together industry professionals to explore the latest in boating technology and maritime developments
BRP honoured at 2025 Red Dot awards
BRP becomes first Canadian company to be named Red Dot: Design Team of the Year
Yachting Ventures brings back Start-Up Pitch Competition at IBEX 2025
Following a successful 2024 debut, IBEX will again host the Yachting Ventures Start-Up Pitch Competition, showcasing marine innovation to industry leaders and investors
Scanstrut wins BLA Supplier of the Year award
Marine tech firm honoured for innovation, service, and support at BLA’s annual trade show in Brisbane
1st Westport-Aranya Sea Life Style Festival opens in Qinhuangdao
New coastal event brings marine culture and lifestyle to the forefront in the seaside city 300km east of Beijing
Deutsche Yachten marks 25 years of industry collaboration
The German superyacht group celebrated its anniversary in Hamburg, reflecting on its growth and evolving role in the sector
2025 Design Innovation Awards: nominations now open
The winners will be announced at the Genoa International Boat Show in September
Foiling leaders gather in Italy for first-ever Foiling Sport Congress
More than 50 players from across the global foiling community attended last week’s event for high-level discussions on the future of foiling
1st Yacht Interior Summit to be held next year in Germany
Numerous high-profile speakers have already confirmed participation
SkillsUSA event sees highest marine sector participation to date
Support of ABYC, NMEA and major outboard manufacturers seen as boost to future workforce development
Superyacht Australia hosts 12th annual Australia Tahiti Rendezvous
A 15-strong delegation of marine representatives joined captains and crews of 30 visiting vessels in Tahiti last week
IBI Summit: A Wake-Up Call for the Boating Industry
The IBI Summit, in association with Carlsquare, dropped anchor this week with one message: the boating industry must adapt—or risk drifting off course.
Barcelona Boat Show 2025 expands with ‘Boatique’ initiative
Key features for this year’s event include new innovation village and shuttle link to large yachts in Barcelona dock
Sylvie Ernoult reveals 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival highlights
IBI speaks with the show’s director about this year’s innovations and the festival’s legacy
Industry leaders to gather in London this week for inaugural IBI Summit
Boat builder CEOs debate the big ideas shaping the next era of boating
ApexBrasil, ACOBAR drive global push for Brazilian nautical sector
Nautical edition of Exporta Mais Brasil planned for next month’s Marina Itajaí Boat Show
Boat Builder Awards 2025 heralds second decade with new business-friendly format
Now in its 11th year, the BBA is returning to Amsterdam alongside a new-look Metstrade
2025 King’s Birthday Honours include several UK boating figures
Ocean Youth Trust South CEO receives MBE; MIA president Andrew Chapman made Member of the Order of Australia
Entries open for 2025 DAME Design Awards
Metstrade exhibitors have until September 19 to make submissions online
August Race Group named MTA Business of the Year
The valeting and protection coating manufacturer was recognised at the British Marine Trades Association awards on Monday
IBI Summit - Seizing opportunity
Exploring strategies for long-term value creation at the must attend IBI Summit, London, July 2
IBEX registration opens
North America’s largest recreational boating industry trade event to run at Tampa Convention center from October 7-9, 2025
Upcoming Shows & Trade Events
Polboat Yachting Festival (Gdynia)
24 -27 July 2025, Gdynia, Poland
Sydney International Boat Show
31 July - 3 August 2025, NSW, Australia
Båter i Sjøen
28–31 August Oslo, Norway
Allt På Sjön - All at Sea in Gustavsberg
29 - 31 August 2025 Stockholm, Sweden
Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show
4 -7 September 2025, New Jersey, USA
Hamburg Yacht Festival
5 -7 September 2025, Wedel, Germany
Argentine Boat Show
7-9 September & 14-16 September 2025
Cannes Yachting Festival
9 - 14 September 2025, Cannes, France
Norwalk Boat Show
18 - 21 September 2025, Connecticut, USA
São Paulo Boat Show
18 - 23 September 2025, São Paulo, Brazil
Genoa International Boat Show
18 - 23 September 2025, Genoa, Italy