Is your idea ready for the Marinas26 main stage?

by Marina Industries Association 9 Mar 05:51 UTC 25-26 May 2026

Apply for the Marinas26 Future Smart Innovators & Start-Up Showcase

The Marina Industries Association is calling on innovators, entrepreneurs and start-ups to apply for a dedicated exhibition spot at the Marinas26 International Conference & Trade Exhibition, taking place at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, 25-26 May 2026.

As part of the Future Smart conference theme, this is your opportunity to showcase a new marina-related product or service directly to a highly targeted international audience, gaining real-time industry feedback, market validation and unmatched networking access.

What's Included

Successful applicants will receive:

• A 7-minute live presentation slot within the main conference program, directly in front of 400+ industry leaders
• A dedicated exhibition Pod on the trade floor for the duration of the conference
• Targeted PR and marketing support, including inclusion in the official conference handbook and a dedicated marketing campaign reaching operators, suppliers and investors across Australia and the Asia-Pacific
• One full exhibitor pass to attend Marinas26
• The chance to be voted the best innovation by delegates, with the winner celebrated at the Marine Structures Gala Dinner on 26 May 2026.

Places are strictly limited to five and are offered on a cost-recovery basis of $1,260 + GST.

Are you eligible?

Applications are open to:

• Start-Ups — Early-stage companies bringing a new marina-related product or service to market, ideally established no earlier than June 2024. Products must be market-ready and scalable.

• Innovators — Products or services commercially launched no earlier than 1 June 2024. Solutions must be marina-related technology, hardware or services, with consideration given to uniqueness and level of investment.

Priority will be given to solutions that support sustainability, safety, digital platforms, marina operations or customer experience. Applicants must be available to attend Marinas26 on 25-26 May 2026 and present within a strict 7-minute timeframe.

Successful applicants will be notified by 27 March 2026.

With only five exhibition Pods available, we encourage all eligible businesses to apply now. Don't miss your chance to put your product in front of the people who matter most in this industry.

We look forward to welcoming you in May.

Visit www.marinas26.com for more information.

Click here to apply.