The METSTRADE Young Professionals Club (YPC) brings together young industry professionals from a diverse array of backgrounds. This club offers both an on- and offline environment to facilitate networking amongst young professionals within the industry. The dedicated members-only lounge at the METSTRADE showfloor is THE face-to-face environment where you’ll encounter peers and obtain inspiration from leading industry practitioners. The members-only LinkedIn group offers an online environment to stay in touch with peers, discuss challenges and to continue strengthening your network within the leisure marine industry. Membership is for leisure industry professionals who are under 35 years of age and is completely free.
Metstrade Young professionals club

Join the METSTRADE Young Professionals Club
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN

Enjoy certain priviliges
As a Young Professionals Club member, you have certain privileges when attending METSTRADE. Amongst them are free access to the Breakfast Briefing, exhibitor happy hour, and guided METSTRADE show floor tour. You'll have access to members-only Young Professionals Club lounge, which offers exclusive networking with your peers over a nice lunch or a cup of coffee.

Expand your network on- and offline
Members of the METSTRADE Young Professionals Club gain access to the METSTRADE Young Professionals LinkedIn Group, which offers an online environment that helps you to connect and stay in touch with your peers. Become part of our group to stay up-to-date on industry events, get the latest news and much more.

Get inspired
The METSTRADE Young Professionals Club aims to encourage and inspire young industry professionals to advance in their professional life and their daily work. During the METSTRADE show we offer you a free of charge – no strings attached.
Programme Young Professionals Club (YPC)
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Breakfast Briefing and DAME Design Awards
YPC members have free access to the METSTRADE Breakfast Briefing, the official opening of the show where the DAME Design Award is announced and Mr. Massimo Perotti the esteemed CEO of renowned Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo SpA, will hold a keynote.
Date & Time: 15 November, 08.00 - 09.30 hrs
Location: Forum, Entrance E
Meet Mr. Massimo Perotti - CEO of renowned Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo SpA
The Breakfast Briefing keynote speaker Mr. Massimo Perotti will visit the YPC Lounge for an open-mic conversation. Don’t miss his insights on the transition for the leisure marine industry to carbon neutrality which will undoubtedly inspire a greener and more sustainable future for all.
Date & Time: 15 November, 12.30 - 13.30 hrs
Location: Young Professional Lounge
METSTRADE Exhibitor Happy Hour 35th edition
Join the METSTRADE Exhibitor Happy Hour together with 1400+ exhibitors and toast to a successful first day. Networking has never been so easy! Pick up your personal ticket in our organisation office (limited tickets available).
Date & Time: 15 November, 18.00 - 20.00 hrs
Location: Diamond Lounge
Thursday 16 November 2023
Lunch & guided tour METSTRADE
Join a special tour, together with other young professionals, which highlights exhibitors, innovations and showcases at the METSTRADE Show operated by an expert in the marine industry.
Date & Time: 16 November, 10.00 - 12.00 hrs
Location: Young Professional Lounge
Friday 17 November 2023
Lunch & guided tour METSTRADE
Join a special tour, together with other young professionals, which highlights exhibitors, innovations and showcases at the METSTRADE Show operated by an expert in the marine industry.
Date & Time: 17 November, 10.00 - 12.00 hrs
Location: Young Professional Lounge