2 days, 10 sessions, world class speakers AFRICAN BOATING CONFERENCE The Avenue, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town October 21-22 2025

Secure Your Place…Register Now

A 2 day conference with keynote sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities and industry visits. Tickets are on sale now!

Secure Your Place…Register Now

A 2 day conference with keynote sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities and industry visits. Tickets are on sale now!

A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

JOIN US IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AFRICA

Welcome to the African Boating Conference, the one-of-its-kind event dedicated to unleashing the vast potential of the boating industry across Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. As the only recreational boating B2B conference on the continent, we’re set to make “A World of Difference” in an underserved market brimming with opportunity.

A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE

JOIN US IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF AFRICA

Welcome to the African Boating Conference, the one-of-its-kind event dedicated to unleashing the vast potential of the boating industry across Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. As the only recreational boating B2B conference on the continent, we’re set to make “A World of Difference” in an underserved market brimming with opportunity.

WHY ATTEND

To connect with 150+ industry professionals from Africa and around the world, and gain insights into the rapidly growing African boating market. Let’s shape the future of the African boating industry together.

WHAT TO EXPECT

With keynote presentations from industry leaders, panel discussions on current challenges and opportunities, African Boating Conference will equip attendees with invaluable knowledge and insights.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This conference is designed for a diverse range of professionals in the marine sector, from manufacturers to operators, developers and Government officials. From environmental to policy and design, leaders will come together to build our industry.

GET YOUR TICKETS

Registration fee includes morning and afternoon teas, lunches and 2 evening networking events & industry site visits.

 

Maximise Your Conference Experience

We’ve designed every aspect of ABC 2025 to foster meaningful connections. Your registration includes:

• Strategic networking breaks throughout each day

• Dedicated lunch sessions for industry discussions

• Two exclusive evening networking events

• Customised site visits based on your area of interest:

Boatyard tours for industry suppliers

 Superyacht destination tour

Cape Town experience with wine tasting

GET YOUR TICKETS

Registration fee includes morning and afternoon teas, lunches and 2 evening networking events & industry site visits.

 

Maximise Your Conference Experience

We’ve designed every aspect of ABC 2025 to foster meaningful connections. Your registration includes:

• Strategic networking breaks throughout each day

• Dedicated lunch sessions for industry discussions

• Two exclusive evening networking events

• Customised site visits based on your area of interest:

Boatyard tours for industry suppliers

 Superyacht destination tour

Cape Town experience with wine tasting

SABBEX Members

R2750

African Delegates

R3850

International Delegates

R4950

Early Bird registrations close 31st MARCH 2025

CONFERENCE TOPICS

As more speakers are confirmed and our schedule fills, we’ll update these details to bring you more on our exciting planned programme.

Understanding the investment and economic landscape in Africa

Identifying Marine Infrastructure Development Requirements

The value of collaboration and alliances across the globe

Development of strategies that lead to greater boat ownership and sales

Establishment of a Southern Africa/ Indian Ocean Islands Superyacht Route 

Ensuring the right skills and expertise are being developed to grow the African boating industry

The growing importance of social media technology and AI 

Development of a regional strategy for the African recreational and superyacht sectors 

Development of Marine Tourism as an economic force

CONFERENCE TOPICS

As more speakers are confirmed and our schedule fills, we’ll update these details to bring you more on our exciting planned programme.

Understanding the investment and economic landscape in Africa

Identifying Marine Infrastructure Development Requirements

The value of collaboration and alliances across the globe

Development of strategies that lead to greater boat ownership and sales

Establishment of a Southern Africa/ Indian Ocean Islands Superyacht Route 

Ensuring the right skills and expertise are being developed to grow the African boating industry

The growing importance of social media technology and AI 

Development of a regional strategy for the African recreational and superyacht sectors 

Development of Marine Tourism as an economic force

THE VENUE

The Avenue

40 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

The Avenue is a state of the art events venue, situated between the Two Oceans Aquarium and the One & Only Hotel in Cape Town’s world-class V&A Waterfront.

This inspiring venue looks out over the Marina, and from here you can look directly into the Aquarium’s 1.7 million litre ocean exhibit..

THE VENUE

The Avenue

40 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

The Avenue is a state of the art events venue, situated between the Two Oceans Aquarium and the One & Only Hotel in Cape Town’s world-class V&A Waterfront.

This inspiring venue looks out over the Marina, and from here you can look directly into the Aquarium’s 1.7 million litre ocean exhibit..

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