The European Boating Industry (EBI) and boot Düsseldorf have renewed their collaboration for an additional three years, extending their partnership until 2028.
The agreement ensures the continued organisation of the organisations’ flagship Breakfast Meeting and Blue Innovation Dock, events that are aimed at driving innovation, fostering dialogue, and enhancing the sector’s competitiveness.
Building on the success of the Breakfast Meeting, which marked its tenth edition this year, EBI will maintain its role in shaping boot Düsseldorf’s B2B programme.
The events are held to serve as platforms for addressing issues around market hot topics, digitalisation, and sustainability with the aim of providing business leaders with insights and opportunities for growth.
The agreement was formalised by Marius Berlemann (COO of Messe Düsseldorf), Petros Michelidakis (director of boot Düsseldorf), Robert Marx (president of EBI) and Philip Easthill (secretary-general of EBI).
I am very pleased that we will continue to have a competent partner in the EBI in the future.
Petros Michelidakis
“For us, the collaboration with EBI is an important building block for expanding the B2B programme at boot Düsseldorf,” explained Petros.
“This interaction gives us the perfect opportunity to attract high-profile speakers for the blue innovation dock sustainability forum.
In addition, the breakfast meeting is a valuable medium for industry representatives to network internationally. I am very pleased that we will continue to have a competent partner in the EBI in the future.”
Philip added: “The renewal of our agreement with boot Düsseldorf for three years is a milestone for EBI and the industry.
“It reflects our shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and leading the way in addressing tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities today. We are grateful for the support of boot Düsseldorf.”
The next edition of boot Düsseldorf will take place from 17 to 25 January 2026, with the Blue Innovation Dock stage running throughout the duration of the show and the Breakfast Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January.
Around 200,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors attend boot Düsseldorf each year.
