Develop the Key Skills for a Changing World

Join marine industry leaders, innovators, engineers, designers and sustainability experts for an interactive afternoon designed to give you practical tools, meaningful connections, and actionable strategies for the future of the industry.

16th November 2026

14:00 - 17:00

RAI Amsterdam | Metstrade 2026

80€ pp with offer code EARLYBIRD20

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Why Attend?

Futureproof
Your Business

Uncover the connections between supply chain risk, geopolitical uncertainty, circularity and sustainable design.

Discover Emerging Innovations

Explore the latest sustainable technologies, materials, design approaches, and solutions shaping the future of marine.

Interactive, Not Just Informative

Participate in hands-on sustainability sprints, collaborative discussions, and design challenges, and finish the day with our networking happy hour.

Practical
Sustainability Tools

Leave with proven frameworks, templates, and practical guidance you can start using immediately within your business.

Learn from Industry Leaders

Discover how industry professionals navigate evolving regulations, challenging landscapes, and impact assessments throughout expert-led sessions.

Make Valuable Connections

Meet professionals from across the marine industry and expand your network through collaborative workshops and insightful discussions.

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Bring on the 2026 edition!

Event Agenda

Introduction

14:00-14:45

An overview of the current sustainability landscape, industry trends, and the innovations shaping the future of marine.

Sustainability Workshops

14:45 - 16:15
Choose your Learning Path:

Organisational Track with The Toolbox

  • Selling Sustainability

  • Sustainability policy

  • Practical implementation frameworks

OR

Product Track with MarineShift360

  • Sustainable Design Principles

  • Lifecycle Assessment

  • Eco Design Challenge Simulator

Topic Tables
16:15 - 17:00
Interactive expert-led discussions covering key industry topics, such as:

  • Alternative propulsion

  • Biomaterials

  • Sustainable innovation

  • Industry challenges

  • Future opportunities

Happy Hour
17:00-18:00
To finish off the day, we will be hosting a happy hour sponsored by St. Maarten Heineken Regatta for all guests to grab a drink, network and relax after a packed afternoon!

Meet your Facilitators

Ollie Taylor

Marine Futures

Lizzy Howard

Marine Futures

Craig Simmons

Marine Futures

Damian Foxall

Foxall Munro

Meghan Reilly

Foxall Munro

TESTIMONIALS

What 2025 attendees had to say

“Thank you for a well-organised and informative lab. It was great to talk to people at different stages of their sustainability journey. Everyone was welcoming and inclusive.”

Rebecca White
The Ocean Race

“My key takeaway: In the marine industry, there won’t be a significant [sustainability] impact without collaboration.”

Moritz Moeker
Holy Technologies

“My most useful takeaways from the workshop: Insights on offsetting and insetting picture; Resource assignment in real world scenarios; and Time as a scarce resource.”

Teresa Romaroine
Foundation Zero

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this event for?

Professionals from across the marine industry: boatbuilders, designers, engineers, suppliers, start-ups, governing bodies and race teams, who are ready to drive sustainability in their products, operations, or strategies. Ideal for mid-career and senior-level roles.

What are the two learning paths?

You'll choose between the Toolbox Sustainability Sprint workshop (focusing on Sustainability policy, reporting and practical implementation frameworks), and the Sustainable Design Workshop (focusing on Sustainable design principles, lifecycle assessment and utilising the eco design challenge simulator).

What is MarineShift360?

MarineShift360 is a lifecycle assessment (LCA) platform built specifically for the marine sector. It helps product teams measure the environmental impact of design decisions and uncover opportunities for lower-impact innovation.

What is The Toolbox?

The Toolbox is a free, multilingual platform offering 60+ tools to help organisations embed sustainability into their operations. From stakeholder engagement to emissions tracking, it’s designed for SMEs ready to take meaningful action.

When and Where is the Marine Impact Lab?

The Marine Impact Lab takes place on 16 November 2026 at RAI Amsterdam, the day before Metstrade begins. It's a half day workshop with happy hour and networking included.

Will there be food & drinks included?

The networking happy hour will serve drinks and light bites. Bring your own water bottle to refill and stay sustainably hydrated!

Will there be networking?

Absolutely. The Marine Impact Lab is an interactive workshop, giving you opportunities to meet, work with, and learn from attendees from across the industry. The day will also finish with a happy hour for a more relaxed networking experience. It’s a great chance to build relationships and share ideas.

Do I need to prepare anything?

Not at all, just come as you are. However, you will need to select your learning path during registration and we may send brief pre-event reading to help you get familiar with key tools and get the most from your session.

LIMited places available

Secure Your Spot Today

Spend one focused afternoon with industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability experts at METSTRADE. Leave with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable connections to help accelerate your sustainability journey.

16 November 2026 • 14:00–17:00

RAI Amsterdam | Metstrade