boot Düsseldorf is a sustaining member of EBI since 2019 and close partner for many more years. The cooperation started with the annual International Breakfast Meeting. The event is the leading meeting place and forum for the industry to connect with the EU institutions and discuss the key topics impacting the sector.
EBI is glad to be a close partner and attend the trade fair each year and looks forward to the next show in January 2026. The next edition of boot Düsseldorf will take place from 17-25 January 2026.
Get fully on track in 2026– at the boot Düsseldorf, the world's leading trade fair for boating and watersports and the biggest B2B platform for the maritime sector. This is where international decision-makers, global players and manufacturers come together for business matchmaking, networking, meetings, sign contracts and exchange ideas. As an impulse generator for the maritime economy, boot Düsseldorf is at the side of the industry, as always, with full commitment and a shared passion for watersports!
International Breakfast Meeting - Tuesday 20 January 2026
Every year, the International Breakfast Meeting (IBM) takes place at boot Düsseldorf, offering trade visitors, industry and journalists the opportunity to exchange information on the latest market trends, regulations, and innovation, as well as to develop new contacts and networks. Past edition touched upon topics such as charter boat business, sustainable boating, tourism recover after COVID-19, next generation of leaders and more.
The 11th International Breakfast Meeting will be on Tuesday 20 January 2026, 8:00 - 10:30 in room 14 and 15, Hall 1.
Attendance is limited. Registration will go live in December 2025.
Program
08:00 – 09:00 Networking & breakfast
09:00 – 10:30 Conference
10:30 – 11:00 Networking coffee
Topic: Future-proofing boat manufacturing in Europe
More information to come.
blue innovation dock - check out the full program! - Are you speaking? Click here!
The blue innovation dock (bid), co-organised by European Boating Industry, is a stablished platform that was presented for the first time at boot Düsseldorf 2023, bringing together visionaries, investors and politicians to make boating industry fit for the future.
Many themes concerning the future of the sector will be discussed, including hybrid, electric, and hydrogen drives, the marina of the future, circular economy and sustainable water sports tourism. Key decision makers from politics and business will participate to discuss the current political situation and the necessary steps towards a sustainable development of the recreational boating industry.
The 2026 edition of the blue innovation dock will count with top industry figures, academia, policy-makers, athletes and much more!
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