The show season is in full swing, and we are excited to return to The Superyacht Forum and METSTRADE as a strategic partner – and to the very place where the foundation was created in 2018. This year, our focus is on the compass to navigate uncharted waters together. From implementing Roadmap 2050 and advancing the Ocean Assist programme to moderating a session on the next steps for HVO, we’re driving collective progress toward a regenerative yachting sector defined by innovation, responsibility, and shared ambition.
The Superyacht Forum
The week will kick off with our Environmental Scientist, Awwal Idris, taking part in a panel discussion on NXT-GEN Anti-fouling: Asset Performance & Ocean Legacy on Monday 17 November at 14:45–16:00 in rooms E105/E106. This session will explore the latest innovative antifouling technologies and assess the essential need for global collaboration – from industry leaders to authorities – to mitigate this widespread impact.
Also on Monday 17 November at 14:45–16:00 in rooms E102/E108, our Technical Director, Hanna Dabrowska, will moderate a session on The Next Steps for HVO. This session is designed for C-suite leaders to tackle the real barriers to adoption, from quality and engine compatibility to logistics and policy gaps. Together, we’ll drive the transition forward, using collaboration and innovation to shape a future strategy for sector-wide adoption.
On Tuesday 18 November at 11:45–13:00 at The Superyacht Forum, we will discuss the recent IMO postponement: Net-Zero Framework. Our Executive Director, Robert van Tol, will join legislative experts on stage to discuss whether the postponement is a setback or an opportunity for the yachting sector, in alignment with Roadmap 2050.
On Tuesday 18 November at 14:45–16:00 at The Superyacht Forum, our Initiator and Vice Chair, Vienna Eleuteri, will take a closer look at how the yachting community can take actionable steps to implement Roadmap 2050 through adopting Ocean Assist. This session builds on last year’s roadmap vision and will explore concrete tools, pathways, and collaborations needed to accelerate change across the industry. A ticket is required at The Superyacht Forum to attend this session.
METSTRADE 2025
On Wednesday 19 November at 11:45–12:15 on the METSTRADE stage, Smart Interiors Horizon is hosting a session on Redefining Luxury. This discussion will explore how sustainability can be seamlessly embedded into design and production as a natural evolution of quality, creativity, and excellence. Through diverse perspectives and real project examples, the speakers will reflect on how interiors can embody both aesthetic value and environmental consciousness, maintaining timeless appeal while addressing contemporary challenges.
On Wednesday 19 November at 12:00–14:30, we are hosting our annual Matchmaking Workshop. This workshop brings together our Verified Solutions with new-build and refit yards, designers, and yacht managers for a unique opportunity to exchange insights, foster collaboration, and accelerate sustainable innovation across the supply chain.
On Thursday 20 November at 12:15–12:45 on the Superyacht Stage, our Technical Director, Hanna Dabrowska, and PhD student Ludovico, along with a panel of experts, will explore what “Yacht 2030” means for design, technology, and sustainability — showcasing the innovations that will define the next generation of superyachts as we look toward a future where performance, responsibility, and regeneration go hand in hand.
We are proud to present this year’s edition of the Superyacht Sustainability Route at METSTRADE 2025. Continuing our shared commitment to transparency and measurable impact, the Route highlights LCA-verified, third-party–assessed solutions featured within our Hub of Verified Solutions. Look out for the Sustainability Route stamp throughout the show floor — a signpost to verified innovation driving real environmental progress. Explore our Hub of Verified Solutions.
We look forward to seeing you at The Superyacht Forum and METSTRADE! For questions or more information, don’t hesitate to contact us.