The countdown is on for FLIBS 2026, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show,, staged in Fort Lauderdale, United States from 28 October 2026 to 1 November 2026 and set to gather the sector under one roof. Practitioners, researchers and rising talent all converge here, making it as much about the people as the programme. On an annual cycle, it gives the industry a regular moment to regroup and look ahead. The guest list runs deep, with something like 100000 attendees expected on site. Informa Markets produces the event, drawing on years of practice to keep each edition sharp. Broward County Convention Center sets the scene, offering modern halls and comfortable meeting spaces.
Set against the backdrop of Fort Lauderdale, FLIBS 2026 benefits from everything the city has to offer — from its transport links to its after-hours appeal. Getting to Fort Lauderdale is simple thanks to its airport links and well-developed local transport network. Book ahead and you will have your pick of Fort Lauderdale's hotels, from the practical to the memorable. In the United States, Fort Lauderdale has long been a magnet for trade and professional events, and this is no exception.
Programming centres on Boat, Boat Industry, Yacht, Yachting and Maritime, with sessions designed to surface fresh ideas and real-world insights. Between the sessions, informal meetups and hallway chats often prove just as valuable as the main stage. The exhibitor list runs to 1000+ exhibitors, from category leaders to the challengers snapping at their heels.
Expect to leave informed, inspired and better connected than when you arrived. For established names and rising talent, FLIBS 2026 offers a focused opportunity worth planning for.
Travel, tickets and a rough daily plan are worth locking in early; the rest tends to fall into place once you are there.
*Show locations include the Broward County Convention Center, Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall Of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, 17th Street Yacht Basin, Pier Sixty-Six Marina, and Superyacht Village at Pier Sixty-Six South.
