66th Edition - International Boat Show
from 1 to 6 October 2026
A choice that marks a new milestone in the event's path of growth and consolidation, reinforcing its position as a leading event on the global leisure boating scene.
The new positioning confirms the Boat Show's ability to interpret market demands and act as a concrete engine of economic development for the entire global marine industry supply chain.
“The Boat Show continues to grow and innovate, confirming itself as a strategic asset for the entire leisure boating sector, as demonstrated by the figures of the recently concluded edition,” stated Piero Formenti, President of Confindustria Nautica. “The dates announced for the 2026 edition of the Boat Show represent a strong direction expressed by the General Council, which met today, aiming to reaffirm its core identity as an industry trade show, consistent with the event's international development and positioning strategy.” The 66th edition will therefore maintain its formula as an event representative of the industry's values and its supply chain, expressed through its 5 multi-specialised formats (Yacht&Superyacht, Boating Discovery, Sailing World, TechTrade, Living the Sea) and the increasingly strong synergy with innovative formats such as the TechTrade Days and the Design Innovation Award. These will be accompanied by the promotion of Start-ups, the opportunity for sea trials of the vessels (4,050 in 2025), technical forums, and meetings with national and EU institutions—which benefit from the patronage of the European Commission—focusing on the major themes of innovation, sustainability, and training.
