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What To Expect At Metstrade 2025

  • Writer: Becks Whitlocke
    Becks Whitlocke
  • Nov 4
  • 4 min read

Metstrade is the leading B2B leisure marine and technical supply show, welcoming nearly 1,700 exhibitors from 135+ countries at the RAI Amsterdam.


Last year, Metstrade drew 31,824 visits, with 29 national pavilions and 87% international exhibitors from 53 countries. Dutch visitors made up 31% of the crowd, with Italy, the UK, and Germany following closely behind. The majority of participants were in senior positions in manufacturing, construction, or design.


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Metstrade 2025 Layout At A Glance:


Hall 5: Marina & Yard Zone

Hall 7: Metstrade Startups, Foiling Technology 

Hall 8, 9, 10: Superyacht & Refit Clusters; Superyacht Stage & Superyacht Startups in Hall 8

Hall 11: Construction Materials Zone

Hall 13: Metstrade Stage & DAME Design Awards Display



New Metstrade 2025 Halls & Zones Added 


For Metstrade 2025, new exhibition zones and halls have been added mainly to meet the surge in superyacht interest, the growing refit market, and rising demand for networking spaces from shipyards, vendors, and industry manufacturers.


  • The Superyacht Zone: In 2024, the Superyacht Pavilion was concentrated in a single hall. For the first time, the Superyacht Zone will host 400 exhibitors across three linked halls (Halls 8, 9, and 10), expanding the available exhibitor space by about 10,000 m².


  • Dedicated Refit Area: A new Refit Cluster in the Superyacht Zone serves as a hub for yards and suppliers, concentrating solely on the refit and maintenance sector that supports a global fleet of 6,000 superyachts.


  • Superyacht Stage: This new mini-conference stage, in collaboration with Superyacht Times, offers live interviews, daily networking drinks, and half-hour sessions on tech, design, and sustainability. This area will appeal to engineers, senior crew, and other technical professionals.


  • Captains’ Club: A brand-new VIP area in the Superyacht Zone for senior crew members and captains that links networking opportunities with professionals working in operational leadership roles.


  • Harbour 8: The 2025 Boat Builder Awards will be held at the Harbour 8 Lounge, an upscale dining establishment and business lounge that will give shipyards, manufacturers, and suppliers additional networking possibilities.


Why These Were Added


Meet Demand: The 2025 extension allows more businesses and brands to take part in the expanding superyacht and refit industries, which had lengthy waiting lists for previous events.


Networking & Deal-Making: Amid the bustling trade fair halls, the new lounges, stages, and clubs offer concentrated spaces for business meetings and interactions.


Lead Education, Innovation & Training: By bringing education, green tech, and regulatory updates straight to attendees, the new Superyacht Stage and Refit area helps the industry stay abreast of constantly evolving global factors and market developments.


Country Pavilions 


With support from ICOMIA and key industry associations, Metstrade showcases 20 countries across 30 national pavilions. These zones connect manufacturers and suppliers with global buyers, featuring innovations from nations including Australia, China, Croatia, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, South Korea, the UK, the US, and Türkiye.


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The Marina & Yard Zone: Hall 5


From smart dock tools to green power systems, Hall 5 exhibitors represent the latest in marina management and technology.


  • ICOMIA Session: Tuesday, 18 November at 15:45 will cover an update on ecodesign, infrastructure, and operations.


  • Digital Transformation Session: Wednesday, 19 November at 15:00 at L103-104 near the Marina Zone. Pre-registration is necessary for this roundtable discussion about smart marinas, followed by waterfront networking drinks.


North America Stage: Hall 12


With new US and Canadian pavilions, the North America Stage explores regional insights. Sessions, co-hosted by NMMA, IBEX, and Soundings Trade Only, will include ‘Visionaries & Vino’ chats and discussions on standards, policy, and trade shifts. 


Don’t miss the November 18 update ’The 3Ts: Trade, Tariffs & Taxes’ and Discover Boating’s 19 November session discussing next-generation buyers.


The Superyacht Forum 2025


Now fully owned and managed by RAI Amsterdam, this year's forum is set to welcome 900 guests on 17–18 November. Expect deep insights about crewing, sustainability, regulations, and market trends under the theme ‘NXT’.


What's On The Programme:


  • A keynote from Gunter Pauli on the Blue Economy.


  • Crew wellbeing and operational safety discussions led by Changing Tack, a Superyacht Alliance group.


  • Roundtable sessions about owners’ reps and their role in refit management, digitalisation onboard and cybersecurity, and the impact of superyachts to facilitate humanitarian relief through organisations like Sail to Shelter and Yachting Gives Back.


Young Professionals Club


Daily seminars and networking drinks, organised in collaboration with The Magenta Project, provide aspiring leaders with useful resources for professional development, inclusivity, and leadership. Meet-and-greets and Metstrade tours with prominent figures in the industry are examples of special activations.


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Women in the Marine Industry Panel & Breakfast


A morning panel discussion and breakfast hosted by British Marine, Marine Industry News, Soundings Trade Only, and Metstrade on Wednesday, 19 November (Hall 13). Female leaders discuss global market trends, innovation, and how consumer needs are shaping future supply chains.


Boat Builder Awards


IBI and Metstrade recognise excellence across 11 categories, from sustainability and customer growth to people and skills. The awards ceremony will take place on 19 November.


Key Info


Metstrade 2025 will take place from 18–20 November 2025 at RAI Amsterdam. For more information, visit: https://www.metstrade.com


Download the Metstrade app: https://www.metstrade.com/app


The Superyacht Forum will take place 17-18 November at RAI Amsterdam. For more information, visit https://www.thesuperyachtforum.com/about


If you would like to meet at Metstrade to discuss Guest Trip's charter itinerary system, email our Marketing Manager Rebecca to arrange a meeting on 18th or 19th November: rebecca@guest-trip.com


Images:  Finnboat, British Marine, U-Dek


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