ICOMIA Events

ICOMIA organises and attends a varied number of events throughout the year. This page gives information regarding those events.

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).

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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.

Congress 2026 brochure – click the image to view

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.)

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