Yacht Racing Forum

YACHT RACING FORUM ANNOUNCES INITIAL PROGRAMME AND KEY UPDATES FOR 2026 EDITION

Following one of its most successful editions, the international B2B conference dedicated to the sport of sailing has unveiled the first elements of its 2026 programme (https://yachtracingforum.com/conference-program/). The event will take place on 19–20 November in Amsterdam, at the end and the day after the Metstrade show, with the traditional Sailors’ Night on Thursday evening.

The 16th edition will once again bring together the international sailing community for two days of conferences, keynotes and high-level networking at the crossroads of sport, business and innovation.

The event organiser, Bernard Schopfer, outlines the general guidelines for the next edition: “While we will continue to spotlight the sport’s leading events and cutting-edge technology, we are also placing greater emphasis on mainstream sailing and racing — which represent the vast majority of participants and have the greatest impact on the business and industry.”

The 2026 edition will feature a refined programme addressing key industry challenges and opportunities.

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