ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 opens its doors in less than a week. The event takes place in Washington, D.C., between May 24-28.

ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 Confimed Agenda

Congress 2026 has a packed programme and is therefore an event not to miss.

The full agenda for Congress 2026 can be found by clicking the PDF download below.

60 Years of ICOMIA

The ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 event will also celebrate a major milestone — 60 years of ICOMIA. This will be in the form of the ICOMIA 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner, which will take place on Thursday, 28 May at Meridian House. The dinner will also be the Congress 2026 finale.

The evening will include a cocktail reception, formal dinner, live music and dancing with a Great Gatsby theme. Guests are encouraged to wear vintage-inspired cocktail attire.

Why Attend

ICOMIA Congress is the key annual gathering for the international recreational marine industry.

Delegates attending Congress 2026 will be able to:

• Exchange insights with marine industry leaders from across the world
• Participate in committee meetings and industry working groups
• Share best practices between marine associations and boat show organisers
• Discuss global industry priorities including sustainability, participation and market intelligence
• Strengthen international collaboration across the recreational boating sector
• Experience Washington, D.C. through curated networking events and tours

A Great Opportunity to Network and Connect

This year’s congress promises inspiration, education, and networking opportunities, thanks to a carefully curated programme by our host, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the originators of the renowned Discover Boating campaign, celebrated for its success in attracting new audiences to our industry.

The event is expected to be as busy and engaging as previous years, with plenty of great opportunities to network and share best practices with other members.

Congress 2026 Micro Website – Further Info

NMMA have put together a micro-website for Congress with more information. This includes day-by-day agenda info to make it easy to navigate with your mobile device.

Click here to view the site

Register for Congress here

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