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A new benchmark event for sustainable boating
NICE BOATING TOMORROW is designed to be the key event for all those involved in the marine industry in transition, laying the foundations for a more sustainable, innovative and accessible marine ecosystem. Electric or hydrogen-powered boats, solar-electric solutions, recycled and recyclable materials, eco-friendly antifoulings, circular economy, new services and uses: the event will highlight a wide range of solutions already available or in development to decarbonize boating and preserve marine ecosystems.âeuros
A 4-day trade show for the general public
From March 19 to 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the show will feature :
- An exhibition area on land and afloat, with tented stands, an exhibition hall and a dedicated quay.
- 60 exhibitors expected and some 30 boats afloat, with the possibility of sea trials.
- Events for the general public: conferences to raise awareness of the sea and oceans, workshops for young and old, meetings with players in nautical innovation.
- The aim is to enable everyone to discover, test and understand the innovations that make sailing more environmentally friendly.âeuros
International Forum March 19-20
In parallel with the show, an International Forum will be held on Thursday March 19 and Friday March 20 at the brand-new OcéaNice convention center, which will be delivered in 2025 to host the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC). The Forum will bring together some 200 participants and international speakers for conferences, workshops and round tables.âeuros
Among the major themes addressed:
- The environmental impact of yachting and the challenges of decarbonization.
- Regulations, environmental standards, transition funding and implementation of the Ocean Act.
- Low-carbon powertrains (electric, hydrogen, hybrid), choice of energies according to use, and development of recharging and refueling infrastructures.
- Ports and marinas at the heart of the low-carbon revolution, between ecological imperatives and new uses.
- Eco-design, sustainable materials, refit, deconstruction and recycling of boats.
- New business models: economy of use, accessibility of boating to new audiences, expectations of pleasure boating and yachting customers.âeuros
Nice, the Mediterranean showcase for responsible boating
As an internationally-renowned Mediterranean city by the sea, Nice offers an exceptional setting for this event. The OcéaNice convention center has several areas to host the Forum, a 1,300 m² rooftop with panoramic sea views, and a large esplanade running alongside the quay, which will be the open-air lounge area, with the boats on display in the immediate vicinity.âeuros
A Grand Pavois Organisation event
With over 50 years' experience in organizing boat shows in France and abroad, Grand Pavois Organisation (GPO) is behind the creation of NICE BOATING TOMORROW. As creator and organizer of the Grand Pavois La Rochelle and the famous Grand Pavois Fishing, as well as of several events abroad, GPO intends, with this new event in Nice, to accompany professionals in the major transformations of the sector and to meet the expectations of a more responsible boating industry.âeuros
