IWMC 2025

ICOMIA and Vento di Venezia are thrilled to host the prestigious ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025, from the 15th to the 17th of April, on the enchanting Certosa Island in Venice, Italy.

The conference is going to start in

 

 

 

 


DURATION
3 Days


WHEN
15-17 October 2025


WHERE
Isola della Certosa
Venice, Italy

 

 

THE ICOMIA
WORLD MARINAS
CONFERENCE

Is a specialist marina conference overseen by the ICOMIA Marinas Group and held approximately every two years in a different worldwide location. Starting in 1993 the conference has been held across Europe, the US, Australia and Asia and has covered a wide range of topics relating to the longevity and continued success of the marina community.

The event attracts marine professionals from all aspects of the business from marina owners, managers and staff, marina development organizations, technical experts, manufacturers of essential marina products, services and technologies, start-up businesses, media stakeholders, fleet owners and charter agencies.

A Collaborative Effort

The event is honoured to be endorsed by local authorities and marine operators, alongside the strategic participation of ASSOMARINAS, the Italian Marinas Association.

Unforgettable Venue

The conference will be held at the state-of-the-art Venezia Certosa Marina, offering delegates a seamless blend of professional and personal experiences.

Shape a Sustainable Future, Together

Engage in insightful discussions, share best practices, and collaborate on designing the future of a more sustainable global marina industry.

Cultural Immersion

All while being surrounded by the captivating beauty and rich history of Venice.

 

A UNIQUE VENUE

CERTOSA ISLAND

Certosa Island is strategically located in the heart of the Venice Lagoon, less than 1nm from the Piazza San Marco. Immerse yourself in history and nature amongst the attractively nurtured surrounding parkland. Certosa Island boasts a first-class marina with integrated yachting & hospitality services, hosting various events throughout the year.

The island is easily accessible by public transport services (50 mins from the Airport; 15 mins from Piazza San Marco; 30 mins from the railway station and car parks), and private.

VENICE

The “Queen of the Sea”, is considered to be the most prominent and powerful maritime republic in history, famed for its navigational prowess and international cultural exchange.
As such it is a perfectly fitting venue for the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference in 2025. 
Venice has everything you need to create an exceptional business event: from continental and global accessibility, logistics and hospitality, to the amazing natural, cultural and maritime heritage.

ICOMIA 2025

TOPICS

Insightful presentations and panel discussions will focus on future leisure, social and economic trends and how they impact marinas, have a glance of main topics

  • Vip marina customers: “the perfect marina”
  • Marinas and the new sources of energy for the green transition
  • Marina markets of the world 
  • The Adriatic Sea Marinas, figures and trends
  • The digital transition and the “smart” marina
  • Marina certification
  • Marina staff training and human resources management
  • Coastal management and Marina infrastructure
  • Global marina economics. how to reach social, economical and environmental sustainability
  • Environmental education in marinas.
  • Latest “state of the art” marinas
  • New “inspirational” marina projects
  • Marina marketing and the theory of Destination Management
  • New global trends in drystack storage
  • Marinas and the boat charter industry
  • Yacht clubs and big events in marinas, the success stories
  • Future international trends in marina regulation
  • Marinas as energy producers: Setur Marinas, Tuncay
  • Disaster preparedness, how to prevent the effects of hurricanes, floodings, fires, etc.
  • The key to success-putting it all together and making the regulatory agency your partner Dan 
  • Putting the wow into marina destinations
  • How to mitigate marina risks through proper insurance

 

CALL FOR SPONSOR AND EXHIBITORS

Become the next sponsor of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2025, download the brochure, all on board!

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