African Boating Conference 2026 The Avenue, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town October 20-21 2026

In Africa, For Africa, About Africa

Following the landmark success of ABC 2025, Africa’s premier B2B recreational boating conference is back. Join us as we continue to unite the continent’s marine industry and drive economic growth through collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

In Africa, For Africa, About Africa

Following the landmark success of ABC 2025, Africa’s premier B2B recreational boating conference is back. Join us as we continue to unite the continent’s marine industry and drive economic growth through collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

Highlights from 2025

200+ Delegates Industry leaders from across Africa and the globe came together to shape the future of our marine sector.

World-Class Speakers International experts including Ed Slack (IBI Magazine), Kevin Williams (NMMA Discover Boating), Anders Kurtén (Fraser Yachts CEO), and Theo Loock (Robertson & Caine).

Game-Changing Connections Regional cooperation agreements, superyacht strategy stakeholder group formation, and partnerships spanning from Seychelles to Angola.

Strong Government Support City of Cape Town, V&A Waterfront, and key industry associations backed this continental initiative.

Highlights from 2025

200+ Delegates Industry leaders from across Africa and the globe came together to shape the future of our marine sector.

World-Class Speakers International experts including Ed Slack (IBI Magazine), Kevin Williams (NMMA Discover Boating), Anders Kurtén (Fraser Yachts CEO), and Theo Loock (Robertson & Caine).

Game-Changing Connections Regional cooperation agreements, superyacht strategy stakeholder group formation, and partnerships spanning from Seychelles to Angola.

Strong Government Support City of Cape Town, V&A Waterfront, and key industry associations backed this continental initiative.

What Made ABC 2025 Special

FIRST OF IT'S KIND

Africa’s inaugural B2B recreational boating conference broke new ground

REGIONAL FRAMEWORK

Created the first platform for cross-border marine sector collaboration

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Media partnerships with IBI Magazine, Ocean Magazine, Maritime Review Africa, and Sail + Leisure

ECONOMIC IMPACT FOCUS

Positioned boating as a driver of tourism, employment, and coastal development

FIRST OF IT'S KIND

Africa’s inaugural B2B recreational boating conference broke new ground

REGIONAL FRAMEWORK

Created the first platform for cross-border marine sector collaboration

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Media partnerships with IBI Magazine, Ocean Magazine, Maritime Review Africa, and Sail + Leisure

ECONOMIC IMPACT FOCUS

Positioned boating as a driver of tourism, employment, and coastal development

This Year, We're Taking It Further

The success of our inaugural conference proved there’s tremendous appetite for African marine industry collaboration. ABC 2026 will build on this foundation with:

• Expanded international speaker lineup

• Deeper focus on investment opportunities

• Enhanced superyacht destination development

• Stronger government and policy engagement

• More extensive networking opportunities

• Greater pan-African participation

SAVE THE DATE: October 20th and 21st 2026
The Avenue, V&A Waterfront

This Year, We're Taking It Further

The success of our inaugural conference proved there’s tremendous appetite for African marine industry collaboration. ABC 2026 will build on this foundation with:

• Expanded international speaker lineup

• Deeper focus on investment opportunities

• Enhanced superyacht destination development

• Stronger government and policy engagement

• More extensive networking opportunities

• Greater pan-African participation

SAVE THE DATE: October 20th and 21st 2026
The Avenue, V&A Waterfront

Registration Opens March 2026

Early bird rates and full program details will be announced soon.

Register your interest to be first to know when tickets go on sale.

Registration Opens March 2026

Early bird rates and full program details will be announced soon.

Register your interest to be first to know when tickets go on sale.