Registration is open for Metstrade 2025, which will take place from 18 to 20 November 2025 at RAI Amsterdam. Organisers of Metstrade, the world’s largest marine equipment trade show, say they expect it to be the largest edition of the show, with expanded halls, over 1,600 exhibitors and a wider content programme.
Metstrade 2025 will see the first full use of the RAI Amsterdam complex, with halls arranged in a continuous loop. The event will feature 30 country pavilions representing 20 nations, with Estonia participating with its own pavilion for the first time. A new zone in Hall 11 will highlight construction materials, including sustainable composites, coatings, bonding technologies and 3D printing.
The Superyacht Zone has been enlarged and now extends across Halls 8, 9 and 10. It will include an educational programme, a refit sector area, a Captains’ Club and the new Harbour 8 space, which will host the Boat Builder Awards. Other areas include the Marina & Yard section, the Foiling Technology Zone and two startup areas, one for recreational boating and one for superyachts.
The Young Professionals Club will return with an expanded programme, and on 20 November the minimum age for entry will be lowered to 16 with a student-focused schedule. Hall 13 will host nominees for both the Boat Builder Awards and the DAME Design Awards, as well as the Next Gen Zone for companies developing environmentally focused technologies.
Patricia Becker, exhibition manager at Metstrade, says: “This is the most exciting Metstrade to date. Everyone working in the leisure marine industry can find valuable inspiration and gain knowledge. The key for visitors this year is to experience the full event – from meeting fellow professionals, learning from one another, experiencing new and interesting solutions, engaging with the production content programme and side events, and being inspired to innovate. Expect a warm atmosphere, connecting you seamlessly to the global market.”
The content programme will address topics such as supply chains, regulations, macroeconomic conditions and changing consumer behaviour. The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and European Boating Industry (EBI) will contribute daily sessions. A North America stage in Hall 12, co-hosted by NMMA, IBEX and Soundings Trade Only, will focus on trends, certification and policy in the US and Canada.
Networking opportunities include country pavilion events and side programmes such as the Superyacht Forum and Yacht Racing Forum. In 2024, the show recorded 31,824 visits from 19,779 unique visitors.
Niels Klarenbeek, director of Metstrade, says: “This year’s expansion is not only about scale – it’s about responding to the complex needs of the global marine industry across each unique segment. Metstrade brings the leisure marine industry together under one roof every year, consistently providing the answers to most pressing topics over three days. By gathering annually, we can react to the ever-changing market and anticipate future trends for growth opportunities.”
Metstrade will take place 18–20 November 2025 at RAI Amsterdam. Free online registration for Metstrade is now open.
Online registration is free of charge up to and including 11 November 2025. From 12 November onwards, an online registration fee of €90.00 (excl VAT) will be charged.
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