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A fully equipped salon 4 months before it opens
Nauti Pro continues to expand in Bordeaux. All exhibition space for the second edition has now been sold, four months before the event.
The trade show will bring together 100 exhibitors across 109 booths, spread out over the 2,400 m² of Hangar 14 on the Bordeaux waterfront. During its first edition, Nauti Pro featured 54 9-square-meter booths. Its capacity has therefore more than doubled.
The organizers also expect attendance to increase, with a goal of more than 2,000 trade visitors over three days, compared to 1,000 at the inaugural event.
This early launch reflects the interest of equipment manufacturers and suppliers in an event dedicated to networking among professionals in the boating industry. The show?s format emphasizes business meetings, equipment demonstrations, and networking opportunities among manufacturers, distributors, and service providers.
AD Nautic, BoatSpot, and BigShip are combining their networks in Bordeaux
The main new feature of this second edition is the simultaneous presence of three marine distribution networks.
AD Nautic, BoatSpot, and BigShip have chosen Nauti Pro to organize their meetings with members and partners. BigShip, which participated in the first edition, is returning for this year?s event.
AD Nautic brings together about 100 stores through the Intermer network, which also oversees BoatSpot and its 38 independent shipchandlers in France and Europe. BigShip, for its part, represents 45 retail locations.
For the equipment manufacturers in attendance, this event represents a concrete business opportunity. Over the course of three days, they will have the chance to meet with store managers, purchasing managers, and distributors operating in various markets.
These discussions may focus, in particular, on product listings, new products, distribution terms, and the needs of retail locations for the 2027 season.
More than 60 hours of lectures, meetings, and training sessions
In addition to the exhibition, Nauti Pro 2027 will feature more than 60 hours of sessions dedicated to conferences, industry meetings, and professional training.
The sectors represented include, among others, onboard electronics, onboard power systems, marine hardware, safety, propulsion systems, paints, and interior fittings.
These sessions are specifically designed for distributors, installers, technicians, and maintenance companies, who need to regularly update their knowledge of equipment and installation requirements.
Companies will also be able to organize their own meetings and training sessions during the trade show. Time slots can be reserved in advance on the event website.
An international reach and already a waiting list for 2028
The 2027 edition will also feature exhibitors from Germany and Spain, marking the first step toward international expansion for the Bordeaux event.
This event can enable foreign suppliers to expand their contacts with French marine distribution networks, while offering attending professionals access to new European manufacturers.
The organizers have also announced the creation of a waiting list for the 2028 edition, as all 109 modules for 2027 have already been reserved.
The occupancy rate serves as an initial indicator of exhibitor interest. Actual attendance and commercial impact will help gauge the long-term role Nauti Pro can play in the professional boating calendar.
Free ticket sales for visitors begin on October 15
While exhibitor spaces are now fully booked, registration for trade visitors opens this Thursday, October 15, 2026. Admission to the trade show is free, but registration is required.
Manufacturers, shipyards, equipment suppliers, distributors, technicians, service providers, and other industry professionals can thus plan their trip to Bordeaux and schedule their meetings in advance.
Nauti Pro 2027 will take place on February 2, 3, and 4 at Hangar 14 in Bordeaux.
Free tickets and information: www.nauti-pro.fr
