The first international event is dedicated exclusively to sustainable navigation.
In response to the climatic, environmental, and economic challenges facing the maritime sector, the establishment of NICE BOATING TOMORROW by Grand Pavois Organisation (GPO) represents a strategic necessity. This international event dedicated to sustainable boating will feature an exhibition, a forum with conferences and a public space. Situated at a natural crossroads between the Mediterranean, Europe, and the global community, Nice has all the attributes to become the international reference for responsible boating: a well-structured maritime ecosystem, a strong nautical tradition, a recognized commitment to ecological transition, and a unique international appeal.
The new event for the sustainable boating industry will feature both in-water and on-land exhibition areas, along with two days of conferences, and will be held in Nice, with the number of exhibitors steadily increasing.
A sector in profound transformation
The boating industry is undergoing significant transformation: ship decarbonization, technological innovations, new maritime mobility options, ecosystem preservation, sustainable marinas, and responsible tourism. These changes demand spaces for exchange, demonstration, and international cooperation, bringing together professionals, startups, territories, scientists, institutions, investors, and users. NICE BOATING TOMORROW, an international sustainable boating exhibition and forum in Nice, will facilitate this dialogue, accelerate innovation, and promote the emergence of global common standards.
The event also highlights the different fields of activity through which exhibitors are actively supporting sustainability in the boating industry, including:
- Boats: hybrid, electric, hydrogen, solar panels, and bio-sourced construction materials
- Watertoys: electric propulsion
- Equipment: alternative propulsion with startups, batteries, sail propulsion for cargo, sustainable deck fittings
- Naval architects with sustainable realizations
- Refit
- New ownership models
- Marina software management and waste collection solutions
- Ocean foundations
- Sustainability research and training
Nice Boating Tomorrow from March 19 to 22, 2026
From March 19th to 22nd, 2026, NICE BOATING TOMORROW will be the first international boating event dedicated exclusively to sustainable boating, laying the groundwork for a new boating ecosystem: more sustainable, innovative, accessible, and future-oriented. The event will unfold over four days at the Quai Amiral Infernet in Nice, adjacent to the new convention center, OcéaNice.
NICE BOATING TOMORROW features two key components:
- An exhibition space both on land and in water with tented and indoor booths, as well as boats afloat available for sea trials (March 19th–22nd),
- An international forum running parallel to the exhibition for two days at the new OcéaNice Convention Center, featuring conferences, workshops, and panel discussions with international speakers (March 19th–20th).
The 8,000 m² exhibition area will serve as a meeting ground for shipyards, equipment manufacturers, startups, marinas, maritime transport and tourism companies, local authorities, and service providers.
NICE BOATING TOMORROW aims to be a platform for exchange and commerce among stakeholders in the recreational boating industry, advocates for eco-responsible technology development, boating enthusiasts, prospective users, and the public, who must better understand the importance of oceans and the necessary responses for more responsible nautical activities.
Ticket sales for the exhibition and the forum are now open on the official NICE BOATING TOMORROW website
An event by Grand Pavois Organisation
With over 50 years of experience in the boating world, creator and organizer of the Grand Pavois La Rochelle, and other international boat shows in countries such as China and Brazil, Grand Pavois Organisation (GPO) remains attuned to the needs of professionals, the boating industry, and emerging markets. Sensitive to the evolution of recreational boating, GPO aims to establish NICE BOATING TOMORROW as the must-attend event for the boating industry of tomorrow.
