ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 is the subject of the latest ICOMIA podcast.

The latest episode of the ICOMIA Podcast, hosted by Ben Taylor and sponsored by Elite Marinas, features ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch and ICOMIA Marinas Group Chair Jon White discussing the official launch of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027, which will take place in Shanghai, China, from 30 March to 2 April 2027.

A Pinnacle for the Global Marina Industry

The conference, regarded as the pinnacle global gathering for the marina industry, will follow the successful 2025 edition in Venice and marks the first time the event will be held in mainland China. The 2027 edition will be hosted at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, with the event beginning on 30 March with an evening reception.

Strengthen and Unify

In the podcast, Joe Lynch explains that the selection of Shanghai reflects ICOMIA’s wider strategy to strengthen and unify the global leisure marine industry. He highlights the importance of bringing the event closer to emerging Asian markets, while also maintaining accessibility for mature markets across Asia-Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Europe.

The Role of the ICOMIA Marinas Group

Jon White outlines the role of the ICOMIA Marinas Group and its content committee in shaping the conference programme. Key themes are expected to include waterfront development, waterfront communities, marina-led regeneration, investment, infrastructure, regulation, and the wider economic value marinas bring to cities and coastal regions.

By the Industry – For the Industry

Both Lynch and White emphasise that the conference is designed by the industry, for the industry, with input from ICOMIA members across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The event is expected to attract marina owners and operators, developers, investors, designers, architects, manufacturers, service providers, regulators, local authorities and political stakeholders.

The Starter of a Wider Conversation

The discussion also highlights that the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 is not simply a three-day event, but the start of a wider two-year industry conversation. Outcomes from the conference will help shape the agenda and priorities of the ICOMIA Marinas Group in the years that follow.

Plenty of Opportunities to get Involved

Opportunities to get involved will include attending as a delegate, contributing as a speaker, exhibiting products and services, or supporting the event as a sponsor. Further programme details and speaker opportunities are expected to be announced by ICOMIA in due course.

Core Message

The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 in Shanghai represents a major strategic moment for the global marina sector, bringing together established and emerging markets to explore the future of waterfront development, marina investment and international industry collaboration.

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