The 2026 Yacht Racing Forum programme is taking shape and promises two days of high-level discussions dedicated to sailing and yacht racing. Held in Amsterdam on November 19–20, at the end and right after Metstrade, the Forum will once again bring together the sport’s leading personalities, decision-makers, event organisers, technical suppliers, sponsors and innovators from all over the world.
This year’s edition will place a strong emphasis on the key forces shaping the industry: performance, commercial development, technology and business opportunities. Topics will include artificial intelligence, sponsorship in a challenging economic environment, race formats, event management, host venue strategies, innovation in yacht design, and the contribution of yacht racing to maritime decarbonisation.
The programme will also reflect the growing importance of mainstream sailing and accessible racing formats, recognising their major impact on participation and the industry ecosystem.
With keynote speeches, expert panels and extensive networking opportunities — including the traditional Sailors’ Night — the Yacht Racing Forum continues to position itself as the leading B2B conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing.
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