en.Wedoany.com Reported - The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) has announced that the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will be held in Shanghai, China, from March 30 to April 2, 2027. This marks the first time the conference will be held in mainland China. As a biennial global event, since its inaugural session in Amsterdam in 1993, the conference has been held in locations such as Genoa, Fort Lauderdale, Sydney, Singapore, Dubai, and the Algarve. Following the 2025 Venice conference, the organizers stated that choosing Shanghai for the 2027 event reflects the growing focus on Asia's leisure marine industry and its warehousing infrastructure.
Located on the banks of the Huangpu River, Shanghai is the economic and financial center of the Yangtze River Delta, boasting well-developed port facilities and ongoing waterfront redevelopment. The waterfront area encompasses industrial, tourism, public open spaces, and recreational boating facilities. The conference will focus on global marina development and waterfront infrastructure, exploring the integration of these elements into Shanghai's marina planning and operations. Topics will include marina development, waterfront planning, feasibility studies, design and construction, with technical discussions covering operations, sustainability, and the application of smart technologies in marina environments.
The launch event for the 2027 conference was held on March 29, 2026, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. It invited marina equipment suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, and representatives from the tourism and hospitality industries to outline the conference framework and key focus areas. The agenda for IWMC 2027 Shanghai will cover sustainable marina development, regulatory conditions in Asia, marina technology, and cross-border cooperation, while considering the operation of international partnerships within regional policy frameworks. The conference will take place from March 30 to April 2, 2027, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, commencing with a reception on the evening of March 30. More information will be published on the event website.
Joe Lynch, CEO of ICOMIA, stated: "Shanghai is the ideal stage for the 2027 ICOMIA World Marinas Conference. It is the primary gateway for international capital entering China and a strategic springboard for Chinese companies going global. The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will serve as a powerful catalyst to align Asian marina standards with international best practices and foster economic growth across the region."
Jeff Feng from Shanghai CIIF-INFOMA added: "Shanghai is a city where the vision of a 'symbiotic marina' is becoming a reality, with large-scale integration of commercial, tourism, and public waterfront spaces. Hosting the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will significantly elevate Shanghai's position on the global yachting map."
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