ICOMIA Events
ICOMIA organises and attends a varied number of events throughout the year. This page gives information regarding those events.
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) will Set Sail for Shanghai on 30 March to 2 April 2027.
- Date: IWMC 2027 Shanghai will take place 30 March to 2 April 2027. Starting on 30 March with an evening reception.
- Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC)
- Link: https://coming-soon.worldmarinasconference.com/
Find out more info about IWMC 2027 here
(More programme details coming soon).
Latest IWMC News
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will Set Sail for Shanghai on 30 March to 2 April 2027
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will Set Sail for Shanghai on 30 March to 2 April 2027 Shanghai Takes the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference Helm from Venice! SHANGHAI WORLD EXPO EXHIBITION & CONVENTION CENTER Hosted an Exclusive Industry Launch Event on 29 March 2026. The global marina industry is charting a new course towards the East. Following its successful 2025 edition in the historic city of Venice, the prestigious ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) has officially announced Shanghai, China,
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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 – Last Chance to Share Your Feedback
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025 – a sensational gathering of industry leaders and stakeholders in fabulous Venice. A Remarkable Event Although two months have passed since the conclusion of this edition, we continue to look back with great pride on what proved to be a highly successful and remarkable event. We would like to once
ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026
ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 will take place in Washington, D.C., May 24-28.
The event is expected to be as busy and interesting as previous years, with plenty of opportunities to network and share best practices with other members.
Highlights include:
- Marinas Tour (Sun 24 May) – a full-day visit program (open to all delegates with RSVP).
- Welcome Reception (Tue 26 May) – cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with views over the Potomac.
- U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress Tour (Wed 27 May) – a unique hosted experience.
- Evening Reception + optional boat rides (Wed 27 May) – network on the waterfront and see D.C. from the water.
- Great Gatsby Gala Dinner (Thu 28 May) – celebrating 60 years of ICOMIA, hosted at Meridian House.
(Full agenda details will be published as the programme is finalised.)
Latest Congress News
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ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 Countdown: James Heintz, Sea-Doo/Vehicle Connectivity, Speaker Profile
ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 Countdown: James Heintz, Sea-Doo/Vehicle Connectivity, Speaker Profile. Session Title Steering Toward Tomorrow: Insights from North America’s Leading Boat Builders. Session Description Join us for an engaging conversation with leading North American boat builders as they share their global outlook on the recreational marine industry. This dynamic session will explore emerging trends, growth
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ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 Countdown: Kimberly Hardcastle Speaker Profile
ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 Countdown: Kimberly Hardcastle, Freeman Chief Strategist, speaker profile. Session Title Event Trends Every Boat Show Producer Should Be Watching Session Description The same macroeconomic, geopolitical and societal trends influencing the marine industry are also reshaping the events industry. Shifting demographics, rising expectations for immersive experiences and rapid advances in digital technology are
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ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2025
Melia Palma Marina, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. In thsi video, ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch gives an overview of 2025’s event.
For more information and to enquire about attending, please contact trudie@icomia.com
ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2024
La Rochelle, France, 20 – 24 May 2024
The 2024 ICOMIA/IFBSO annual Congress took place in La Rochelle, France. You can see a brief overview video of the event below.
As and when further ICOMIA events are organised, this page will be updated. For further information, please contact us via the link below.