September
NMEA Conference and Expo
Location: Virtual / Online
Dates: 22/09/2020 to 24/09/2020
The traditional physical conference was transformed into 3 days of open training on the Internet.
Organized by the powerful NMEA, the show is dedicated to marine electronics. The NMEA Conference & Expo includes an exhibition area, seminars, live navigation trials and the presentation of the NMEA Award for the best marine electronics product of the year.
Salon International du Littoral
Location: Montpellier
Dates: 29/09/2020 to 30/09/2020
The Salon International du Littoral brings together professionals from the world of ports and coastal development.
October
Location: Tampa, Florida
Dates: 29/09/2020 to 01/10/2019
The physical event has been replaced by a virtual online rendezvous.
The IBEX, the largest trade show for equipment manufacturers and suppliers to the marine industry in the United States, has been taken over by the METS organizers, who wish to open it up even more to European professionals.
November
Pro&Mer trade show
Location: Lorient
Dates: Postponed to 03/11/2020 (originally March)
Organized by Bretagne Pole Naval, the Pro&Mer trade show brings together companies and training schools in the maritime sector with people interested in joining the industry.
Yacht Racing Forum
Location: Virtual
Dates: 24/11/2020
The Yacht Racing Forum is the major event for ocean racing professionals. Mainly Anglo-Saxon, it is now opening up to the French, as evidenced by the choice of Lorient to host the 2018 edition.
Deferral to 2021
Location: Paris-Villepinte
Dates: 2020 edition cancelled Scheduled from 09/03/2021 to 11/03/2020
The annual meeting place for composite materials. A must-attend event for yacht builders. All the latest developments in resins, cores, fibers and manufacturing processes are presented. It's also an opportunity to draw inspiration from the aeronautics, rail and automotive industries.
Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo
Location: RAI Amsterdam
Dates Edition 2020 cancelled Scheduled from 22/06/2021 to 24/06/2021
Electric propulsion is probably the most important development for the marine industry in the 21st century. The Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo is fast becoming the must-attend event on the subject, with supplier stands and technical conferences.
National Boat and Yachting Law Day
Location: To be defined
Date Edition 2020 cancelled To be defined in 2021
Organized each year by the Legisplaisance association around a different theme dealing with the law and regulations in the nautical world, the Journée Nationale du droit de la plaisance et du nautisme brings together the professionals, yachtsmen and institutions behind the legislation.
Navexpo
Location: Lorient
Dates: 2020 edition cancelled To be defined in 2021
Navexpo is France's leading afloat trade show for professional and service boats. Marina managers will find companies and equipment for dredging, mooring and marina management.
METS Trade
Location: RAI Amsterdam
Dates: Edition 2020 cancelled Scheduled from 16/11/2021 to 18/11/2021
As the world's biggest trade show for the marine industry, METS has become a must-attend event for the latest trends in yachting and marina equipment. The DAME Award for innovation is presented at the show.
