ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 – an essential gathering for stakeholders across the global marina, boating, and nautical tourism industries. Scheduled for 15–17 October 2025 in Venice, Italy, the conference promises a programme rich in innovation, design, sustainability, and market insight.
Over the last few days, ICOMIA has published a number of News & Update articles to give more information about the Venice event. You can find a short synopsis of what’s been published to date with links to further reading below.
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Spotlight on Design, Operation and Sustainability
One of the core sessions, Marina Design and Operation, will focus on harmonising sustainability, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Industry leaders such as Dan Natchez and Kenny Jones are slated to share global best practices in design, functionality, and environmental integration, demonstrating how marinas can remain resilient and profitable.
Accreditation, Certification & Global Standards
A critical theme at IWMC 2025 will be Marina Accreditation and Certification. This session will examine how structured frameworks in quality, safety, and sustainability are increasingly decisive for marinas worldwide. Regulatory compliance and certification are no longer optional—they are central to maintaining reputation, accessing investment, and delivering top-tier visitor experiences.
USA: The Biggest Marina Market in the World
Reflecting the scale and innovation of the North American sector, a dedicated session titled USA: the Biggest Marina Market in the World will provide deep insight into how US marina markets are developing, including investment trends, regulatory challenges, and technological advances. This focus is intended to offer global delegates practical lessons from one of the most dynamic marina markets.
Distinguished Keynote Speakers
The conference will feature several keynote speakers of international renown (we’ll be spotlighting more as the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 date gets ever closer):
- Oliver Dörschuck, CEO of D-Marin, will discuss how his organisation is leveraging technology and sustainable practices to elevate customer experience while shaping strategic growth across its marina network.
- Baxter Underwood of Safe Harbor Marinas is also among the notable names, bringing practical operational and market insights.
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Why Attend & Market Trends
Attendees will benefit not only from keynote addresses and thematic sessions, but also from Marina Markets of the World, a panel designed to survey diverse geographic trends and challenges. Whether one is a marina operator, investor, developer or policymaker, the conference offers valuable networking opportunities and knowledge exchange.
The ICOMIA Podcast has also released a special episode (Episode 10) offering a preview, as well as interviews with conference organisers, which helps frame the context for the themes to be discussed.
Conclusion
With its emphasis on design innovation, accreditation and certification, and market intelligence—especially drawing from the United States—the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 is poised to set new benchmarks for the marina industry. For those seeking to stay ahead in operational excellence, regulatory compliance, design trends or sustainability, this conference is unmissable.
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