Yacht Infrastructure Summit to be organised by SuperYacht Times and Marina World

Why yacht infrastructure matters

The Yacht Infrastructure Summit has been created to address the growing importance of the infrastructure supporting the global superyacht industry. As yachts become larger and more complex, continued investment is required in marinas, refit yards, utilities, services and destination infrastructure.

Bringing the industry together

The event will bring together the people who finance, develop, design, own, supply and operate the physical foundations of the superyacht industry. Its audience will include investors, marina developers, designers, owners, suppliers, operators and senior decision-makers from across the yacht infrastructure ecosystem.

A strong connection with Metstrade

There will be a close connection between the Summit and Metstrade’s Marina & Yard Pavilion which will move to a new and larger location for the 2026 edition. The Summit will be organised in close proximity to the Pavilion, enabling delegates to combine the conference programme with meetings, networking and visits to exhibitors throughout the day.

The programme will focus on subjects including marina and refit development, investment, operational performance, energy, technology, customer experience and the infrastructure gaps that could restrict the industry’s future growth.

Industry perspectives

Baxter Underwood, CEO of Safe Harbor, said

“Yacht infrastructure improvement is a central objective of all our efforts. We are excited about the YIS. It presents an opportunity to partner with industry leaders to advance the paradigm of possibility.”

Niels Klarenbeek, Director RAI Marine Technology Events

“The Yacht Infrastructure Summit (YIS) further underscores Metstrade's prominent position as the global meeting point and commercial hub for professionals in marinas, yards and the wider leisure marine industry. Together with the Marina & Yard Zone, which brings the latest products and solutions to a prominent new location in Hall 9, YIS creates a powerful hub for infrastructure stakeholders and an even more valuable experience for marina professionals attending Metstrade. We are proud to host this dedicated platform to help drive forward innovation and investment in recreational boating infrastructure.”

Merijn de Waard, Founder and CEO of SuperYacht Times, said:

“Yachts are becoming larger and more sophisticated, but the infrastructure supporting them does not always develop at the same pace. Together with Safe Harbor and Metstrade, we want to bring the right people into one room to discuss where investment is needed and what the next generation of yacht infrastructure should look like.”

SuperYacht Times is a media partner of both Metstrade and The Superyacht Forum, while Marina World is also a media partner of Metstrade. Both will have a stand at the show, further strengthening the connection between the Summit, the Marina & Yard Pavilion and the wider Metstrade programme.

Further details regarding the programme, speakers and registration will be announced shortly. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available. Companies interested in becoming involved can contact Brianna Johann for further information.