Metstrade 2025 closed its doors on a wave of positivity, reaffirming its status as the essential global hub for the recreational marine and boating industry.
This year’s Metstrade 2025 once again demonstrated the power of gathering the sector’s brightest minds to connect, collaborate and discover the innovations shaping its future. It was also confimed as the biggest Mets to date in terms of footprint, covering the whole of Amsterdam’s The Rai
Le Boat Managing Director, Cheryl Brown, Breakfast Briefing Keynote
A standout moment at Metstrade 2025 was the compelling keynote delivered by Le Boat Managing Director Cheryl Brown at the annual Breakfast Briefing.
Her later Q&A session, held adjacent to the ICOMIA stand, allowed delegates to hear more about industry challenges, from Le Boat’s perspective, and how Cheryl and the Le Boat team have been handling them.
The Superyacht Coating Conference 2025
Running alongside Metstrade, the Superyacht Coating Conference was another major highlight. Helmed by Albert Willemsen with significant contributions from ICOMIA Programme Director Ben Grigg and others, the conference drew strong international participation.
Initial feedback post-conference was positive, reinforcing this event’s growing importance within the superyacht sector.
The 2025 Dame Design Awards
Innovation (in tandem with sustainability) was also in sharp focus at the highly anticipated DAME Design Awards – which is always a highlight of Metstrade.
ICOMIA’s Technical Director, Patrick Hemp, was once again serving on the jury panel. The Awards showcased exceptional design and ICOMIA extends its warmest congratulations to LXNAV, crowned overall winner. Also congratulations to all other entrants and category winners.
The Foiling Organization & ICOMIA Form Strategic Partnership at Metstrade 2025
A significant development during Metstrade 2025 was the announcement of a new strategic partnership between ICOMIA and The Foiling Organization.
The agreement, born from discussions between ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch and Foiling Organization founder and president Luca Rizzotti, promises to bring exciting collaborative initiatives in the months ahead. Stay tuned for more news on this moving forwards.
Marine and Boating Accessibility, Inclusivity and Diversity
Metstrade 2025 also underscored the industry’s commitment to accessibility, diversity and inclusivity, with workshops and dialogue sessions that encouraged meaningful discussion and ideas for growth within this area.
ICOMIA team members were on hand during the Women in Nautica event, which proved to be a fantastic gathering. Thanks to all involved with this side of the industry for continuing to raise awareness.
Final Takeaways
The overarching message from the week was clear: the marine industry must continue to collaborate, prioritise sustainability and embrace innovation.
ICOMIA looks forward to driving these shared goals as the industry charts its course for the future. Thanks once again to all ICOMIA members, partners and the organisers for making Metstrade 2025 one to remember. Watch out for more reports from Metstrade 2025.
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