The METS Young Professionals Club


This year, METS organiser Amsterdam RAI initiates the METS Young Professionals Club, aimed to help young professionals jumpstart their career, by facilitating new and easy ways to network and learn amongst their peers.

The future is here
Sarah Westdijk commented, “We have been playing with this idea for years as we saw the industry aging. This year we commissioned a study that showed that both the young and older METS visitors saw the need for such a platform. The young ones like the idea of meeting peers and expanding their own network efficiently and informal. The older generation is eager to meet young professionals as they struggle to find young capable staff and solid people to take over their business once it is time to retire.” The survey showed that 70% of last year’s visitors experience a gap between the younger and older generation and 54% of exhibitors feels the number of young people starting in this industry is insufficient.

Our goal
The METS Young Professionals Club offers young professionals (<35) in the marine leisure industry the opportunity to meet new people, network, learn from the older generations and expand their professional horizon.

Member benefits
METS YPC members have special privileges during METS 2011, such as access to the Breakfast Briefing, Exhibitor Happy Hour, lectures, a guided tour of the show and special workshops. YPC members will meet captains of industry and other prominent industry members to discuss developments and brainstorm about the future.

Requirements for membership
To qualify for membership, applicants have to be younger than 35, work in the marine industry and have a Linkedin profile as communications will primarily be through Linkedin and Twitter. Upon your request to join the Linkedin Group, an application form will be sent. After approval of the application, access to the Linkedin Group will be granted. Membership is free of charge for those who qualify. Members will be kept informed via Linkedin and Twitter and two-way communication is highly appreciated.

Application form
An application form can be requested via Linkedin.

For more information, please contact us via YPC METS