AGENDA
ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2023
Big Challenges – Big Opportunities – Big Decisions
Conference and Marina Exhibition
DAY 1 OPERATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY
09:00 |
Opening address by authorities |
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10:00 |
Keynote by Bill Yeargin - CEO Correct Craft |
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10:20 |
State of the Industry around the globe – moderated panel |
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10:45 - 11:00 |
Coffee break and Exhibition |
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11:00 |
Developing sustainable solutions for the future
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12:00 |
Marina fast forward - Marina of the future - roundtable format |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
LUNCH and Exhibition |
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14:00 |
Operational challenges and mitigations |
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15:00 |
Finding your niche in the marina world
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15:45 - 16:00 |
Coffee break and Exhibition |
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16:00 |
Sustainable innovations R&D
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17:30 |
Conference Day closing |
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18:30 |
Welcome cocktail at Puro Beach club – network event |
DAY 2 MARINA TOUR PROGRAMME
8:30 | Visit to Marina: Vilamoura, Marina de Albufeira and Marina de Lagos |
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20:00 | Gala dinner and World Marina Awards - Golden Cleat Awards |
DAY 3 TECHNOLOGY INTO THE SMART FUTURE
09:00 |
Keynote on technology |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Coffee break and Exhibition |
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10:45 |
Tech Start up needs
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11:15 |
Examples outside the marina world
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12:00 |
Advanced communication, marketing for marinas, changing customer trends |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
LUNCH and Exhibition |
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14:00 |
Big Marina Chains Vs Boutique Marinas - Roundtable |
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15:00 |
Alternative ways of financing marinas |
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16:00 - 16:30 |
Coffee break and Exhibition |
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16:00 |
Concession regulations and tax regimes - the role of national marina associations |
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16:30 |
Large scale innovations - NEOM |
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17:00 |
Final remarks |
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19:00 |
Farewell drinks & networking |
NOTE: The agenda can still be adapted according to speakers & content confirmations.