ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 has revealed its distinguished roster of industry leaders, now available on the official conference website.
This is truly a conference not to be missed — offering an unforgettable venue, deep cultural immersion, sustainable-focused collaboration, and an unparalleled opportunity to shape the marina industry’s sustainable future.
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Certosa Island, Venice, Italy
From 15 to 17 October 2025 at the enchanting Certosa Island in Venice, Italy, the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference promises a blend of innovation, collaboration, and transformation.
In the heart of the Venice Lagoon, less than one nautical mile from Piazza San Marco, the serene waterfront venue offers both historical charm and modern marina sophistication worldmarinasconference.com.
Eminent Speakers Set to Inspire
The conference has assembled a comprehensive lineup of influential voices, each bringing unique insight and expertise to foster collaboration across the global marina sector. Leading figures include:
- Arturo Gutierrez, General Manager, Freedom Boat Club EMEA
- Baxter Underwood, CEO, Safe Harbor Marinas
- Bryan Redmond, Chief Executive Officer, Suntex Marinas
- Dan Natchez, President, Daniel S. Natchez & Associates
- Dominic Zammit, Commercial Director, Boatfolk Group
- Ekrem Reyhancioglu, Director, Asia-Pacific, Wearth Group
- Elsa Nicol, CEO (Falco)
- Farrokh Golchin, Founding Member, Leisure Marine Association MENA
- Francesco di Cesare, President & Founder, Risposte Turismo
- Frank Hugelmeyer, President & CEO, National Marine Manufacturers Association

- Gonca Melek Ö zkan, Environmental Executive, Setur Marinas
- Hamza Mustafa, COO & Managing Director, P&O Marinas | Port Rashid
- Idan Cohen, CEO & Co-Founder, Pick a Pier
- Jean-Michel Gaigné, President, Transeurope Marinas
- Johann Durand, Director, Foundation for Environmental Education International (Blue Flag)
- John Matheson, President, F3 Marina
- Jonathan (Jon) White, General Manager, The Yacht Harbour Association
- Kenta Inaba, President, Super Yacht Logistics Japan
- Philip Easthill, Secretary-General, EBI
- Roberto Perocchio, President, Italian Marina Association
…and many more industry decision-makers and innovators worldmarinasconference.commetstrade.com.
Why This Event Is Unmissable
- Unforgettable Venue: The idyllic Certosa Island provides a scenic, historically rich backdrop, seamlessly combining cultural immersion with modern marina infrastructure worldmarinasconference.com.
- Shape a Sustainable Future Together: With speakers spanning environmental, operational, regulatory, and technological domains, the conference is positioned as a collaborative effort to drive sustainability and innovation forward.
- Cultural Immersion: Attendees will experience the unique ambience of Venice—from its lagoon setting to rich heritage—making this more than a professional gathering but a memorable cultural journey.
- Collaborative Opportunities: As always, ICOMIA emphasises connection—between marina professionals, policymakers, environmental leaders, and global industry stakeholders—to cultivate partnerships that endure beyond the event.

Secure Your Spot — Register Today
If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to register for the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 and guarantee your place among the industry’s foremost minds. Visit the official registration page today to secure your attendance and begin preparing for an event that promises to invigorate, inspire, and influence the future of marina operations and sustainability
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