Frequently asked questions
The Superyacht Forum 2025 will be held on 18-19 November 2025 at RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands, alongside Metstrade.
The Forum exists to elevate excellence in the superyacht industry by offering a high-level platform for strategic dialogue, innovation, and networking. It's where decision-makers shape the industry’s future through collaboration and thought leadership.
The Superyacht Forum is held alongside Metstrade and closely integrated with its Superyacht Zone, ensuring attendees benefit from both the Forum’s exclusive discussions and the trade show’s extensive exhibitor network.
Attendees include:
- C-Level Executives from shipyards, brokerage houses, and service providers.
- Technical & Operational Experts such as naval architects, engineers, and project managers.
- Captains & Senior Crew from the largest yachts.
- Industry Partners from finance, insurance, classification, and more.
- The balance of buyers and sellers is carefully managed to ensure productive networking.
Around 850–900 delegates, including sellers, buyers, plus global media representatives and strategic partners.
- Plenary Keynote sessions featuring industry leaders and renowned speakers from in and outside yachting.
- Breakout Workshops with targeted technical and business content.
- Superyacht brainstorm sessions.
- Several networking moments.
Special Features such as the Captains Club and Superyacht Stage can be found on the exhibition floor.
The Forum is primarily aimed at c-suit level professionals, and we actively encourage participation from young professionals and newcomers with relevant expertise.
- Search and connect with delegates before and during the event.
- Schedule meetings in designated networking area.
- Access session schedules, speaker profiles, and live updates.
- Monday 17 November: Networking Drinks immediately after sessions.
- Tuesday 18 November: Closing Party.
- Every day: Informal networking during lunches and coffee breaks.
- 18 – 21 November: Captains' Club on the Metstrade show floor (Hall 8), accessible for senior crew.
Yes. The Forum emphasizes local catering, eco-friendly materials, and partner merchandise relevance. Some sessions will also focus on sustainable yacht building, refit, and operation.
All sessions are conducted in English.
Accredited media partners and journalists are welcome. The event works with leading industry media, including Superyacht Group, Superyacht Times, and Boat International.
Partner categories include headline, technical, service, and event partners, with tailored benefits like brand visibility, lounge presence, and session involvement. Interested companies can contact the event’s partnership team.
Platinum (30 free tickets), Silver (20 free tickets), Bronse (10 free tickets).
If you are interested in becoming our partner, please contact superyachtforum@rai.nl
Business attire is recommended for all sessions and networking events.
Yes. Main stage content will be available to delegates after each day via the event app, with workshops followed up through white papers and podcasts within three months.
- Captains' Club – exclusive networking and learning space for captains and senior crew on the Metstrade exhibition floor.
- Matchmaking App – connect with attendees and access live program updates.
- Networking Drinks & Closing Party – extended opportunities to meet peers.
- Optimised lunches & workshops – more interaction and technical focus.
- Side Track on Coating (Superyacht Coating Conference) on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 November 2025 – specialized technical session.
Unlike traditional yacht shows focused on sales and displays, The Superyacht Forum centers on strategic discussions, innovation, and industry leadership, with a highly curated, C-level audience.
- Synergy & Solutions – exploring collaboration and integrated approaches to industry challenges.
- Operational Excellence & Trust – driving efficiency, professionalism, and confidence across operations.
- Superyacht Standards & Evolution – examining how regulation, design, and innovation can set new benchmarks for the industry.
These themes reflect the Forum’s commitment to shaping a future-ready superyacht industry through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
The Superyacht Forum 2025 takes place 17–18 November 2025 at RAI Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Address: Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Monday 17th November 2025: 09:00- 19:30, Including registration, networking opportunities and closing drinks.
Tuesday 18th November 2025: 09:00-23:00, Including registration, networking opportunities and Closing Party (only with Premium Ticket)
The easiest way is by train or metro:
- Train – From Amsterdam Central Station, take a direct train to Amsterdam RAI station (about 10 minutes). The venue is a short walk from the station.
- Metro – Metro line 52 (North-South Line) runs from Central Station to Europaplein station in about 8 minutes. The RAI is directly next to Europaplein.
- Tram – Tram line 4 from Central Station stops at RAI Europaplein.
Yes. RAI Amsterdam has over 4,000 parking spaces in its parking garages.
Pre-book online for a discounted daily rate.
EV charging points are available.
Bicycle parking is also provided.
- By car/taxi: approx. 15 minutes (allow for considerably more time during rush hour).
- By train: 11 minutes from RAI train station. Trains run frequently from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam RAI station.
Via RAI Hotel Services, +31 (0)20 549 19 27 or hotelservices@rai.nl, you can book a hotel at attractive rates.
RAI Amsterdam is fully accessible for wheelchair users, with elevators and adapted restrooms. For additional assistance, contact the event team before arrival.
Yes, there is a charge of 4.00 per bag or trolley.
Lockers are also available. Locations of the storage service and lockers can be found on the map.
Yes, guests can leave their coats in the cloak room for € 2.00.
Bags and suitcases for € 4.00. It is only possible to pay by card.In that case, please contact us by sending an email to superyachtforum@rai.nl.
No. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Tickets can be purchased via this website.
If you would like to purchase more than 5 tickets, please contact us by email at superyachtforum@rai.nl.
You can purchase one ticket at a time via the website. If you need more than 5 tickets, please contact us via superyachtforum@rai.nl.
We are following the rules from taxation-customs. Unfortunately, tax will be charged.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to purchase a one-day ticket this year.
Once you have registered, the invoice will be sent automatically to the registered email address.
You can purchase a ticket in someone's name. If the name needs to be changed, please send us an email at superyachtforum@rai.nl. We can only change the ticket once.
Yes, you can, contact superyachtforum@rai.nl to do it.
Regular ticket
- 2 day conference (Monday 09.00-17.30 hrs and Tuesday 09.00-17.30 hrs)
- Lunch and refreshments throughout the day
- Networking drinks on Monday evening (17.30-19.30 hrs)
Premium ticket
Includes all the benefits of a regular ticket, plus:
- Exclusive Closing party (Tuesday 17.30-23.00 hrs, Entrance G)
If you are a captain please send us an email superyachtforum@rai.nl.
By Metro & Bus
If you arrive at Amsterdam Central Station (CS), you can take the metro 52 (travelling time: 6 minutes, in the direction of Zuid (South), Europaplein stop). Metro 52 stops right in front of the RAI and will take you into the heart of Amsterdam.
If you are travelling by train to the Amstel station, you can take metro 51 to Amstelveen (travelling time: 5 minutes) or the bus (route 65), which will bring you to the RAI within 10 minutes. In this case you should get off at Scheldeplein. From Amsterdam Sloterdijk station, the best way to reach the RAI is with metro 50.
By Train
NS-station Amsterdam RAI is 300 meters from the RAI and has regular connections to all parts of the Netherlands, like Schiphol, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and is also linked to the international train network. Check the NS journey planner for your itinerary.
By air
You can reach RAI Amsterdam from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol by car or public transport in less than 15 minutes. Schiphol Airport is one of Europe's biggest airports and offers passengers a high standard of service.
See Schiphol.nl for flight information, 'To & From' Schiphol Amsterdam Airport and other facilities at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.
- By car/taxi: approx. 10 minutes (allow for considerably more time during rush hour)
- By metro 52 (subway): approx. 6 minutes from Europaplein stop
- By tram: approx. 25 minutes
Via RAI Hotel Services, +31 (0)20 549 19 27 or hotelservices@rai.nl, you can book a hotel at attractive rates.
RAI Hotel Services is happy to help you find and book a hotel room for your stay.
More information about hotel rooms
It is also possible to book a hotel room online.
RAI Amsterdam has plenty of parking facilities at and near the exhibition centre. We also offer around 30 electric charging stations.
For large public events, the capacity is not always sufficient and more distant sites are also used. Free and frequent shuttle buses are then used for transport to and from the RAI. Reference is made to these areas via signs on the public road and/or the police.
For more information, have a look at our parking website.
The rate is € 5.50 (as of January 1, 2026: € 6.00) per hour with a maximum of € 35.00 (as of January 1, 2026: € 36.00) per day. You can also buy a day ticket online upfront for € 29.00 (as of January 1, 2026: € 30.00).
Motor cycles park for free in the parking zones for motor cycles outside of the parking garage.
Yes you can via the RAI parking website.
The maximum height allowed in the RAI parking garages 1/2/3 and 7 is 1.90 metres.
The maximum height allowed in the RAI parking garage 4 is 2.70 metres.
Online payment is possible via iDEAL, VISA, MasterCard or American Expess. Onsite you pay via debet or credicard (VISA, MasterCard or American Expess) and cash.
Yes. People with an official European parking card for the disabled (GPK) can use these special parking spaces, which are located close to the exit of the building. People with disabilities pay the normal RAI parking rate.
It's not possible to book a parking space for people with disabilities.
The RAI has several of these spaces. Should they be occupied, a parking attendant will help you find the best possible spot.
If the RAI car parks are full, you can use a parking area outside RAI Amsterdam only minutes away, which is served by shuttle buses.
If you booked and paid for a parking space, you can be certain of having a spot. When entering the garage or parking grounds, you will be assigned a parking space. If you booked in advance, the ticket will indicate where you can park. The ticket also explains which route you can follow.
Parking at the parking garage of RAI Amsterdam is at your own risk (see the Visitor conditions).
Contact us via parking@rai.nl.
View information on the city of Amsterdam, including tourist attractions.
There are many restaurants, shops and supermarkets in the vicinity of the RAI Amsterdam.
Information and reviews of restaurants in Amsterdam
Via RAI Hotel Services, +31 (0)20 549 19 27 or hotelservices@rai.nl, you can book a hotel at attractive rates.
RAI Hotel Services is happy to help you find and book a hotel room for your stay.
More information about hotel rooms
It is also possible to book a hotel room online.
