ICOMIA Events

Where the global marine industry meets.

ICOMIA organises and attends a varied number of events throughout the year. This page gives information regarding those events.

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ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 → ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 → Previous Event Recaps →

Upcoming event

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC) will Set Sail for Shanghai on 30 March to 2 April 2027.

Date

IWMC 2027 Shanghai will take place 30 March to 2 April 2027. Starting on 30 March with an evening reception.

Venue

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC)

Link

coming-soon.worldmarinasconference.com ↗

Find out more info about IWMC 2027 here

(More programme details coming soon).

Latest IWMC News

News from the World Marinas Conference

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 – Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale

The 2027 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference (IWMC2027) is now officially open for early bird registration. The Conference will be held from 30 March to 2 April 2027 in Shanghai. This landmark edition marks the first time in the event’s history that it will be held in Mainland China, underscoring the growing influence of the Asia-Pacific region in the…

ICOMIA and Sinoexpo Unveil Preliminary Conference Programme for the 2027 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference in Shanghai.

ICOMIA and Conference host Sinoexpo Informa Markets are pleased to announce the Preliminary Conference Programme for the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 (IWMC2027), taking place in Shanghai, China, from 30 March – 2 April 2027. Delivering on the Conference theme – “Connecting Globally to Develop Marinas that Enhance Waterfront Communities and Drive Economic Growth”, the IWMC2027 will drive a compelling…

Annual congress

ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026

ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 will take place in Washington, D.C., May 24-28.

The event is expected to be as busy and interesting as previous years, with plenty of opportunities to network and share best practices with other members.

Congress 2026 brochure – click the image to view

Highlights include

Marinas Tour (Sun 24 May) – a full-day visit program (open to all delegates with RSVP).
Welcome Reception (Tue 26 May) – cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with views over the Potomac.
U.S. Capitol & Library of Congress Tour (Wed 27 May) – a unique hosted experience.
Evening Reception + optional boat rides (Wed 27 May) – network on the waterfront and see D.C. from the water.
Great Gatsby Gala Dinner (Thu 28 May) – celebrating 60 years of ICOMIA, hosted at Meridian House.

(Full agenda details will be published as the programme is finalised.)

Latest Congress News

News from Congress

ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress Wraps for 2026 With Great Success

ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress has now wrapped for 2026. The curtains have now closed on a hugely successful ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026, with delegates from across the global recreational marine industry coming together in Washington, D.C. for a packed week of collaboration, discussion and celebration. An Important Gathering Hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), this year’s…

ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 in Full Swing

ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2026 is in full swing with representatives from across the global recreational marine industry gathered in the U.S. capital. A Packed Programme Held between May 24-28, Congress 2026 is bringing together industry leaders and stakeholders from around the world for a packed programme of meetings, networking and discussion. 60 Years of ICOMIA The…

To register and secure your seat, follow this link

You can view the preview brochure here

Looking back

Previous Event Recaps

ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025

Watch the video below to relive the amazing ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, held in Venice.

ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2025

Melia Palma Marina, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. In thsi video, ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch gives an overview of 2025’s event.

For more information and to enquire about attending, please contact trudie@icomia.com

ICOMIA/IFBSO Congress 2024

La Rochelle, France, 20 – 24 May 2024

The 2024 ICOMIA/IFBSO annual Congress took place in La Rochelle, France. You can see a brief overview video of the event below.

More events to come.

As and when further ICOMIA events are organised, this page will be updated. For further information, please contact us via the link below.

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