A new era for the boating and maritime industries
The nautical and maritime sectors are undergoing profound transformation. They face major environmental challenges, evolving European regulations, and new expectations from boaters increasingly committed to sustainable practices.
From 19 to 22 March 2026, NICE BOATING TOMORROW will launch as the first international boat show fully dedicated to sustainable boating. The event aims to lay the foundations for a new nautical ecosystem – more sustainable, more innovative, more inclusive, and forward-looking.
A B2B forum focused on innovation and sustainability
What makes NICE BOATING TOMORROW unique is its two-day international forum at the brand-new OcéaNice Convention Center, featuring conferences, workshops, and round tables with leading international speakers (Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20).
Key topics will include:
- The environmental impact and challenges of yachting
- New environmental regulations and standards
- Offshore racing as a field of innovation for sustainable yachting
- Shared boat ownership: towards a new business model?
- Decarbonization propulsion systems — from new builds
to retrofits. Which energy sources for which uses?
- Marinas as key players in sustainable yachting
- Low-carbon strategies from leading boat manufacturers
- Sustainable boatbuilding practices
- Artificial Intelligence shaping the future of yachting
Special guests will also take part in discussions and panels.
The Forum will also offer dedicated networking sessions, fostering meaningful business exchanges between industry professionals, local authorities, and private investors through one-to-one meetings.
Nice: at the heart of the Mediterranean and of sustainable boating
Internationally renowned and anchored on the French Riviera, Nice is the ideal setting for this event. Delivered in April 2025 to host the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) – gathering 130 heads of state – the brand new OcéaNice Convention Center offers multiple areas for the Forum, including a 1,300 m² rooftop with a 360° sea view of the sea, and a quayside esplanade for the exhibition area where the boats will be showcased afloat.
An event organized by Grand Pavois Organisation
With over 50 years of experience in the boating world – as the creator and organizer of the Grand Pavois boat show in La Rochelle and several international boat shows in countries such as China and Brazil, Grand Pavois Organisation (GPO) remains attentive to the needs of professionals and emerging markets.
Through NICE BOATING TOMORROW, GPO aims to create an unmissable event shaping the future of sustainable boating.
