Trade Tuesday Returns to Southampton International Boat Show in 2026

For the fourth time, Trade Tuesday is due to come back to the Southampton International Boat Show (SIBS), gathering together marine professionals to network and discuss their industries.

This event will take place on Tuesday, 22nd September 2026 at the Southampton International Boat Show, which takes place from 18th to 27th September 2026.

A Morning Focused on the Marine Industry

The Trade Tuesday will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the British Marine Trade Lounge at the New Wave Hall, followed by a lunch session for networking.

The free event is designed to bring together marine professionals who can engage in discussions on a number of business issues ranging from sustainability to export, insurance and claims, and business practices.

The programme will start with a breakfast session of networking along with the British Marine South and Isle of Wight Annual General Meeting and British Marine Trades Association AGM.

Industry Leaders and Expert Speakers

The formal programme starts at 9:30 a.m. with a welcome speech by Ben Taylor, who is the chairman of the Marine Trade Association and also the founder and director of Taylor Media.

Attendees will get an opportunity to listen to Earle Stanner, the newly appointed chief executive officer of British Marine, who will brief members about himself and also talk about how there can be collaboration and engagement.

One of the key attractions of the day will be a keynote address by Alex Krol, who is an Invictus Games gold medallist. This session will mainly revolve around perseverance and resilience.

Sessions Cover Insurance, Regulation and Sustainability

A variety of presentations will be part of the Trade Tuesday 2026 program, all geared towards delivering practical tips to marine companies.

Delegates from Sedgwick will talk about good business practices regarding insurance and claim policies. Phillip Easthill of the European Boating Industry will deliver an update on the changes that are expected to take place in the regulations concerning the UK and the European Union, and which may impact marine businesses.

Sustainability will also play a key role in the Trade Tuesday 2026 program, with Tom Dowdell, the Head of Marketing at Williams Jet Tenders and Evene Jet Tenders, presenting a case study of how companies can integrate sustainability into their businesses.

The day will end with a networking lunch, offering delegates another opportunity to meet with other industry experts.

Trade Tuesday 2026 Programme

• 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast for networking purposes
• 9:30 a.m. – Welcome to Trade Tuesday by Ben Taylor
• 9:40 a.m. – Introduction to British Marine’s new CEO, Earle Stanner
• 10:00 a.m. – Perseverance keynote speech by Alex Krol
• 10:30 a.m. – Coffee break and networking
• 10:45 a.m. – Insurance policies and claims seminar by Sedgwick
• 11:00 a.m. – European industry session by Phillip Easthill
• 11:30 a.m. – Sustainability case study by Tom Dowdell
• 12:00 p.m. – Networking lunch

How to Attend Trade Tuesday 2026

Trade Tuesday is free to enter, but there are limits on space and it is advisable to pre-register. A ticket will also be required for the Southampton International Boat Show.

This will be held at Mayflower Park, where the larger Southampton International Boat Show will have companies and products from all aspects of the marine sector.

There will be separate tickets for entry to the show, which includes general tickets for the day and Marine Trade Tickets. The Marine Trade Ticket allows you access during weekdays only and through the Trade Gate.

Why Trade Tuesday Matters for Marine Professionals

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Trade Tuesday remains an event when professionals will be able to discuss current problems within the marine industry and network with industry leaders, suppliers, industry bodies and other professionals.

Combining presentations and networking will also help participants gain useful information and consider partnership and business opportunities.

Conclusion

It seems that Trade Tuesday 2026 is going to be a key networking and learning conference for professionals coming to attend the Southampton International Boat Show, offering a variety of seminars on such topics as resilience, insurance, regulations, sustainability and business practices, thus providing a good coverage of the current industry.

It appears that for professionals coming to the SIBS, there is an excellent chance to listen to leading experts of the industry, to make important contacts.

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