Registration is now open for exhibitors for the 66th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show, which is scheduled to run 1 to 6 October 2026.
“The Genoa International Boat Show ranks among the top three boat shows worldwide in terms of industrial significance and international positioning,” says Piero Formenti, president of Confindustria Nautica, the Italian Marine Industry Association. “It represents a global event where the excellence of world yachting converges and defines the sector’s development trajectories. The return of this 66th edition to the dates of 1 to 6 October is a response to the market’s needs.”
The 2025 edition of the Genoa Boat show welcomed 124,248 visitors, hosted over 1,000 boats on display with 45 countries represented, and 1,245 international journalists accredited.
Genoa continues to evolve
Internationalisation remains a strategic priority for the event. In partnership with the Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Genoa International Boat Show continues its commitment to investing in a structured programme dedicated to qualified professional operators, buyers and leading international press, strengthening its attractiveness across key global markets.
The Genoa Boat Show will serve five industry areas; yachts & superyachts, sailing world, boating discovery, tech trade and living the sea. These represent the entire supply chain and support its evolution within the stunning layout.
The show will take place at the new Waterfront di Levante venue, designed by Renzo Piano. The on-water setting provides easy access for sea trials.
Now in its seventh edition, the Design Innovation Award has become one of the most authoritative recognitions in the sector at a global level, serving as a privileged observatory of design, technological and sustainable trends.
The World Yachting Sustainability Forum, now in its fifth edition and firmly established as a central event within the boat show’s programme, brings together industry leaders, institutions and international stakeholders to address the major challenges of the sustainable transition and regulatory evolution throughout the sector.
Finally, 2026 will also see the second edition of TechTrade Days, the B2B format dedicated to components, services and technological innovation that encourages and facilitates key networking opportunities for companies, buyers and international operators. This strategic initiative was created to strengthen the professional segment in a structured manner and to consolidate the Genoa International Boat Show’s position as the industrial platform of reference for the entire international yachting supply chain.
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