boot Düsseldorf is a sustaining member of EBI since 2019 and close partner for many more years. The cooperation started with the annual Breakfast Meeting. The event is the leading meeting place and forum for the industry to connect with the EU institutions and discuss the key topics impacting the sector.
EBI is glad to be a close partner and attend the trade fair each year and looks forward to the next show in January 2025. The next edition of boot Düsseldorf will take place from 18-26 January 2025.
Get fully on track in 2025– at the boot Düsseldorf, the world's leading trade fair for boating and watersports and the biggest B2B platform for the maritime sector. This is where international decision-makers, global players and manufacturers come together for business matchmaking, networking, meetings, sign contracts and exchange ideas. As an impulse generator for the maritime economy, boot Düsseldorf is at the side of the industry, as always, with full commitment and a shared passion for watersports!
Breakfast Meeting - Tuesday 21st January 2025
Every year, the Breakfast Meeting (BM) takes place at boot Düsseldorf, offering trade visitors, industry and journalists the opportunity to exchange information on the latest market trends, regulations, and innovation, as well as to develop new contacts and networks. Past edition touched upon topics such as charter boat business, sustainable boating, tourism recover after COVID-19, next generation of leaders and more.
The tenth Breakfast Meeting will be on Tuesday 21 January 2025, 8:00 - 10:30 in room 14 and 15, Hall 1.
Attendance is limited. Reserve your seat early at the link provided to secure your place at this prestigious event.
Program
08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast and networking
09:00 – 10:30 Breakfast meeting
Topic: New generation of customers
Introductory speeches
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- Petros Michelidakis – Director, boot Düsseldorf
- Robert Marx – President, boot Düsseldorf & EBI
Keynote speech: How does tomorrow’s customer look like? What do they want? #Forwardism for Boats
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- Adjiedj Bakas - Trendwatcher
Case studies: How to go about addressing them?
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- Brenna D. Preisser – Brunswick Executive Vice President and President, Brunswick Boat Group
- Jörg Müller-Dünow – Managing Partner, Markenzeichen
Panel discussion
blue innovation dock - check out the full program!
The blue innovation dock (bid), co-organised by European Boating Industry, is a new platform that was presented for the first time at boot Düsseldorf 2023, bringing together visionaries, investors and politicians to make boating industry fit for the future.
Many themes concerning the sustainability of the sector were discussed, including hybrid, electric, and hydrogen drives, the marina of the future, circular economy and sustainable water sports tourism. Key decision makers from politics and business will participate to discuss the current political situation and the necessary steps towards a sustainable development of the recreational boating industry.
The 2025 edition of the blue innovation dock will count with top industry figures, academia, policy-makers, athletes and much more! Here an excerpt from some speakers that will be present:
Luca BassaniFounder of Wally
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Kris van DijckMember of the European Parliament
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Emily PennSailor & Ocean Advocate
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| Luca Bassani will share his personal journey, reflecting on the evolution of yacht design and offering insights into the industry's readiness to embrace new advancements. His perspective promises to inspire and inform discussions on the future of the boating industry. | Kris van Dijck is a member of the European Parliament's European Conservatives and Reformists Group and member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. He will be at the opening of boot 2025 and blue innovation dock. | Emily Penn will present the urgent state of our oceans and the planet, setting the stage for why innovation in the boating industry is more critical than ever. |
boot Community - be part of it!
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- In our monthly boot.club newsletter you can learn more about exciting content from the industry. In addition, attractive prizes are waiting for you.
- As a boot.club member, you can benefit from reduced fair tickets, exclusive entrance and free Wi-Fi in the boot.club lounge during the fair.
Blue Innovation Dock 360°
The first Blue Innovation Dock 360°, co-organised by European Boating Industry, virtual session took place during the CARAVAN SALON 2022. The topic was "Marina of the Future" with representatives of boat builders, engine manufacturers, marinas, and the European Commission. Watch the recording here.
You can also listen to the bid360 podcast editions on a number of exciting topics here.
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