Registration is now open for exhibitors at the 66th edition of the Genoa International Boat Show, set for October 1 to 6, 2026. The event continues to position itself as a key global platform for the boating industry. It builds on the success of the 2025 edition, which drew over 124,000 visitors.
The Genoa International Boat Show, a prominent event in the global boating sector, has opened exhibitor registration for its 66th edition. Scheduled from October 1 to 6, 2026, the show will take place at the new Waterfront di Levante venue in Genoa, Italy, designed by architect Renzo Piano. This on-water setting facilitates easy access for sea trials and highlights the event's focus on the entire supply chain.
Piero Formenti, president of Confindustria Nautica, the Italian Marine Industry Association, emphasized the show's importance. "The Genoa International Boat Show ranks among the top three boat shows worldwide in terms of industrial significance and international positioning," he stated. Formenti added, "It represents a global event where the excellence of world yachting converges and defines the sector’s development trajectories. The return of this 66th edition to the dates of 1 to 6 October is a response to the market’s needs."
The 2025 edition attracted 124,248 visitors and featured over 1,000 boats from 45 countries, with 1,245 international journalists accredited. Internationalisation remains a priority, supported by partnerships with the Italian Trade Agency and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These efforts aim to draw qualified professional operators, buyers, and press from key global markets.
The show will cover five industry areas: yachts and superyachts, sailing world, boating discovery, tech trade, and living the sea. Key features include the seventh edition of the Design Innovation Award, which recognizes trends in design, technology, and sustainability. The fifth edition of the World Yachting Sustainability Forum will gather industry leaders, institutions, and stakeholders to discuss sustainable transitions and regulatory changes.
Additionally, 2026 marks the second edition of TechTrade Days, a B2B format focused on components, services, and technological innovation to foster networking among companies, buyers, and operators.