Adriatic Nautical Business Forum 2026 - the first business forum dedicated to nautical tourism


Čarter.hr announces the Adriatic Nautical Business Forum 2026, which will take place on April 16, 2026. The forum brings together yacht charter companies, marinas, suppliers and professionals working in nautical tourism on the Adriatic, and is designed as a place for open discussion about real challenges without avoiding topics that define a successful season.

The first business forum dedicated to the nautical sector and all industries that shape it on the Adriatic

The Adriatic Nautical Business Forum 2026 brings together, for the first time, all participants of the same industry in one place, with a clear focus on topics that have the greatest impact on nautical business operations.

It is an event that will gather representatives of marinas, yacht charter companies, the cruise segment, service providers, suppliers, agents and tourist boards, chambers and professional associations.

The forum was launched due to a growing need for joint discussions on issues that influence the season. Yacht charter companies are looking for a more stable commission structure. Marinas need better coordination with operational teams. Suppliers want closer contact with fleets to adapt their services to real needs. Tourist boards and associations want more precise information about industry trends in order to plan promotion and destination development.

Therefore, the forum places emphasis on the topics that are most important in the industry:

  • concrete experiences of colleagues from yacht charter companies, marinas and service providers
  • comparison of internal practices with examples from other bases and regions
  • understanding the expectations of institutions and tourist boards
  • meeting suppliers, partners and service providers in one place
  • open discussion about topics often left aside in everyday operations
  • better preparation for the next season and the years ahead

Participants have the opportunity to gain information with direct application in their work, without unnecessary theory. The forum focuses on decisions that professionals need to make before the season begins.

Present your company at the Adriatic Nautical Business Forum

Present your company and connect with yacht charter companies, marinas, suppliers, agents and institutions involved in nautical tourism.
Sponsorship of the Adriatic Nautical Business Forum provides direct visibility among participants and access to decision makers in one of the most important tourism sectors in Croatia.

For an overview of available sponsorship packages, contact us at info@anbforum.com so we can send you the official document with all options and conditions.

Who is the Adriatic Nautical Business Forum 2026 for

The forum is intended for everyone working in the nautical industry who want a clearer view of the market. It is an event that brings together people from the field, team leaders, decision makers and all those seeking more information about trends, cooperation and daily challenges in the industry.

Those who benefit the most from the Adriatic Nautical Business Forum are:

  • owners and directors of yacht charter companies
  • base managers and operational managers
  • representatives of marinas and ports of nautical tourism
  • equipment suppliers, service providers, technical support
  • booking agents and online intermediaries
  • representatives of tourist boards and other institutions
  • companies offering digitalisation and business organisation solutions in the nautical sector

Each of these groups comes with different needs:

  • Yacht charter companies are looking for more stable sales models and reliable cooperation with agents.
  • Operational teams want better coordination with marinas and clearer work processes.
  • Marinas want insight into the needs of fleet bases to adjust their operations.
  • Suppliers and service providers want communication with those who decide on equipment and maintenance. Tourist boards want data that shape destination promotion.
  • Technology companies want to understand real challenges in order to create solutions that work in practice.

All these groups are connected by one place and one goal: discussion on how to improve the functioning of the entire industry without repeating outdated patterns.

The forum provides space for clear real world experiences, open information exchange and meeting partners with whom cooperation takes place throughout the year.
This is where topics are addressed that usually remain in one on one communication, even though they directly influence the success of the entire industry.

For companies that want a stronger presence in the yacht charter industry, sponsorship packages are available. Contact us for more information.

 

Applications for the Adriatic Nautical Business Forum 2026 are open!

Secure your participation at the Adriatic Nautical Business Forum 2026 and buy your ticket in time.
Learn more about the forum on the official website.

 

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