Nice Boating Tomorrow: the boat show dedicated to the future of navigation

The city of Nice is hosting a major event for the maritime industry: Nice Boating Tomorrow.

This international boat show, focused on sustainable boating and maritime innovations, will take place from March 19 to 22, 2026, at the Port of Nice on Quai Amiral Infernet.

For four days, professionals, sea enthusiasts, and the general public will gather to discover the technologies and practices shaping the future of navigation, from sailing boats and pleasure craft to luxury yachts.

A show dedicated to sustainable boating

Nice Boating Tomorrow stands out for its approach: highlighting environmentally responsible boating. Builders, start-ups, industrial companies, and experts will showcase solutions to reduce the ecological impact of boating, from small boats to high-end yachts.

Among the innovations on display:

• Electric, hybrid, or hydrogen-powered boats, including next-generation yachts
• Onboard solar energy systems
• Recycled and eco-designed materials
• Solutions to reduce pollution and protect the oceans

The goal is clear: to imagine and build the sustainable, innovative, and accessible boating of tomorrow.

An exhibition on land and afloat

The show offers an immersive experience with exhibition spaces on the quays and directly on the water. Visitors can explore a wide range of boats and yachts, as well as innovative marine equipment and technologies.

Highlights include:

• Around 60 exhibitors and approximately 30 boats on display afloat
• Demonstrations and sea trials
• Meetings with key players in nautical innovation
• Activities and workshops for the general public

This setup allows visitors to experience and test solutions and innovations in real-life conditions.

An international forum for the future of boating

In parallel with the show, an international forum will take place on March 19 and 20 at the OcéaNice convention center. Experts, industrial leaders, investors, and local authorities will debate through conferences and roundtables on topics such as:

• Decarbonization of the boating sector
• New propulsion systems and energy solutions
• Sustainable port infrastructures
• Innovative business models in pleasure boating and yachting

The objective is to promote dialogue and accelerate the ecological transition in the maritime sector.

Nice, a showcase for Mediterranean boating

Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Nice provides an ideal setting for this international event. Committed to ocean protection and maritime innovation, the city aims to become a major hub for sustainable boating, with a particular focus on innovations in yachting.

With Nice Boating Tomorrow, the Côte d’Azur positions itself as a key player in the blue economy and the future of boating.