Leisure marine professionals have until 31 October to register free for Metstrade 2026, which will take place at RAI Amsterdam from 17–19 November. From 1 November, online registration will cost €90 excluding VAT.
The exhibition is set to bring together more than 1,700 exhibitors and more than 20,000 visitors from over 140 countries. Across 13 halls, marine equipment manufacturers, suppliers, boatbuilders, distributors and other industry professionals will present products, compare solutions and hold commercial meetings.
However, the programme extends beyond the three exhibition days. Activities across Amsterdam run from 16–20 November and include conferences, specialist forums, dealer and distributor meetings, site visits, networking events, dinners and other industry gatherings. Visitors can review the official What to expect programme before travelling. The published programme also helps delegates identify sessions outside their immediate specialism and build travel schedules around meetings taking place at different venues.
Additional opportunities
The wider schedule includes The Superyacht Forum, taking place on 16–17 November, the Yacht Infrastructure Summit on 18 November and the Yacht Racing Forum on 19–20 November. Together with meetings held by companies and trade bodies across the city, these events give visitors additional opportunities to examine market trends, technical developments and potential partnerships.
Delegates are encouraged to register early and plan a multi-day visit rather than limiting their trip to a single day on the show floor with a longer stay allowing more time to meet suppliers and customers, attend specialist sessions and examine a broader selection of new products and services.
“Metstrade is much more than three days on the show floor,” said Niels Klarenbeek, director of RAI Marine Technology Events. “For many companies, it is the one week each year when they can meet partners, customers, suppliers and colleagues from around the world in a single location.”
He added: “By planning ahead and spending more time in the city, visitors can unlock even greater value from their trip and be part of the broader momentum shaping the leisure marine sector.”
Joe Lynch, chief executive of ICOMIA, added that the exhibition was the anchor for a wider week of activity.
New areas for growth
“The exhibition is a compelling reason to attend in its own right, but the wider programme, from specialist forums and summits to site visits, business meetings and networking events, creates even more opportunities to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships and identify new areas for growth.”
He said: “We would encourage visitors not simply to attend the show, but to plan for the full week and extend their stay so they can take advantage of the connections, insight and commercial opportunities available throughout the city.”
Trade visitors can register for free until 31 October. Metstrade runs from 10.00–18.00 on 17 and 18 November and from 10.00–17.00 on 19 November.
