Yachting Ventures is pleased to announce the return of its Startup Pitch Competition at Metstrade 2026, giving startups from across the leisure marine and superyacht sectors the opportunity to pitch live to an audience of investors, industry experts, corporate partners and media.

Yachting Ventures Startup Pitch Competition Returns on Day Two of Metstrade

Building on last year’s impressively large field of entries, Metstrade’s DAME Design Awards will celebrate three and a half decades of design excellence by providing unique opportunities for exhibitors to significantly boost the visibility of their latest launches while supporting the invaluable lifesaving work of the Dutch rescue society KNRM.

35th anniversary DAME Design Awards opens for entries

The 2026 IBI Metstrade Boat Builder Awards for Business Achievement, held in association with foundation partner Raymarine, will take as its theme ‘The Industrial Pulse’— a powerful celebration of the raw energy, precision and artisanship that lies at the heart of yacht building.

Boat Builder Awards opens to honour the beating hearts of yacht building in 2026

The leading conference for and by the superyacht sector is pleased to announce that ticket sales are now open for its 2026 edition, with an Early Bird 10% saving available until 16 August.

Join 950 senior decision-makers at The Superyacht Forum to move faster, think differently and work together

Metstrade 2026 and IEMA Partner to Present a Broader Showcase of Next-Generation Marine Propulsion Technologies. Following the success of its inaugural edition, the Next Generation Propulsion Showcase returns in 2026 with a broader range of technologies, reflecting the continued evolution of the marine propulsion sector.

Applications open for the Next Generation Propulsion Showcase 2026

Applications opened today for a dedicated programme offering 100 captains and senior crew members the opportunity to ensure that onboard perspectives are embedded within the industry’s strategic conversations during The Superyacht Forum (16–17 November) and Metstrade (17–19 November). The programme is free and easy to apply for.

Crew Voices programme opens applications for Captains and Senior Crew at The Superyacht Forum and Metstrade

IBEX and Metstrade have partnered with the National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) and the Marine Marketers of America (MMA) to launch a new export-focused program designed to help international companies enter the U.S. leisure marine market. The program includes a new exhibition package at IBEX, Noth America’s technical trade event for the marine sector. IBEX 2026 will mark the event’s 36th annual edition.

IBEX and Metstrade Open New Pathway into $230 Billion U.S. Marine Market

Yachting Ventures and Metstrade have announced the relaunch and expansion of the show’s Startup Programme for 2026, marking their fourth year of collaboration and building on a partnership that has positioned Yachting Ventures as a key driver of startup innovation at the world’s leading marine equipment trade show.

Yachting Ventures and Metstrade Relaunch and Expand Startup Programme for 2026

Metstrade, the world’s leading marine equipment trade exhibition, has extended its strategic public relations partnership with McKenna Townsend for a second consecutive year. The appointment comes as Metstrade scales up its communications activity in response to record exhibitor demand and a significantly expanded 2026 edition.

Metstrade appoints McKenna Townsend as strategic PR partner ahead of its biggest-ever show

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Yachting Ventures Startup Pitch Competition Returns on Day Two of Metstrade

35th anniversary DAME Design Awards opens for entries

Boat Builder Awards opens to honour the beating hearts of yacht building in 2026

Join 950 senior decision-makers at The Superyacht Forum to move faster, think differently and work together

Applications open for the Next Generation Propulsion Showcase 2026

Crew Voices programme opens applications for Captains and Senior Crew at The Superyacht Forum and Metstrade

IBEX and Metstrade Open New Pathway into $230 Billion U.S. Marine Market

Yachting Ventures and Metstrade Relaunch and Expand Startup Programme for 2026

Metstrade appoints McKenna Townsend as strategic PR partner ahead of its biggest-ever show

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