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We speak with Victoria Low, the recently appointed CEO of The Magenta Project, to learn how her organisation is offering its expertise to assist the leisure marine industry with its equity and inclusion objectives.

Building towards balance

The founder of Yachting Ventures answers our questions on the background to her work with emerging businesses and the importance of Metstrade and the Young Professionals Club in developing startups and talent.

Humans of Metstrade featuring Gabbi Richardson

Women in Nautica sees technical developments as chance to achieve more diversity. Anna Čalić is the organiser of the Women in Nautica (WiN) conference at Mets 2025 in November. Nine speakers will share their visions on the industry. Trends and developments will be discussed.

Education and empowerment at the WiN conference

We talk to Olaf Bouwens, who is studying at TU Delft, about his experiences on the 2024 DAME Design Awards as our first ever student jury member.

Capturing the next generation’s view in yacht design​​​​​​​

The world’s boating enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to in 2025. On May 24th, the second edition of World Boating Day will set sail, promising an even bigger and more inclusive event than its highly successful debut. Organised by the Superyacht Life Foundation, this global initiative invites businesses, yacht crews, foundations, and enthusiasts from across the leisure boating industry to take part in a "glocal" celebration of everything maritime.

Set sail for world boating day 2025: A global celebration

As the global workforce continues to evolve, businesses across all industries recognise the increasing importance of recruiting and retaining Millennials and Gen Z employees. By 2025, Millennials and Gen Z are projected to make up 75% of the global workforce.

8 Benefits of having Millennials and Gen Z in your marine business2. Adaptable and quick-thinking3. Champions of diversity and inclusion4. Strong social conscience5. Purpose-driven and entrepreneurial6. Collaborative and team-oriented7. Data-driven decision making8. Focus on work-life balance

Last year’s IBI METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards People and Skills Development category was won by the Marine Jobs initiative in Australia. This engaging multi-layered collaborative programme by the marine industry in Australia addresses industry-wide development, government advocacy, retention and recruitment of skills, with a particular focus on future generations. We caught up with Andrew Scott, CEO of the Boating Industry Association (BIA), to ask about the results and development of these activities in 2024.

Catch them young

Sailing is a sport where athletes with disabilities and able-bodied sailors can compete together in the same boat and in the same fleet. Boats are adapted to the possibilities of the crew. Wind in the sails is the same for everyone. World Sailing Para Sailing Manager Hannah Stodel actively promotes this inclusiveness.

Athletes of all abilities sail together

At METSTRADE 2024, the world’s largest B2B exhibition for the leisure marine industry, JEC will organise with its partners two round tables about innovation and sustainability in composites in the marine industry.

Two round tables about composites in leisure marine

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17 → 19 November 2026
RAI Amsterdam

Accessibility & Inclusion

Building towards balance

Humans of Metstrade featuring Gabbi Richardson

Education and empowerment at the WiN conference

Capturing the next generation’s view in yacht design

Set sail for world boating day 2025: A global celebration

8 Benefits of having Millennials and Gen Z in your marine business2. Adaptable and quick-thinking3. Champions of diversity and inclusion4. Strong social conscience5. Purpose-driven and entrepreneurial6. Collaborative and team-oriented7. Data-driven decision making8. Focus on work-life balance

Catch them young

Athletes of all abilities sail together

Two round tables about composites in leisure marine

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17 → 19 November 2026 RAI Amsterdam

Accessibility & Inclusion

17 → 19 November 2026
RAI Amsterdam