IDEA Sets Sail for Show Season 2026
See what’s new, what’s next, and where to find us this season
The busy autumn events calendar is just around the corner, and the IDEA team is preparing for an exciting show season.
This year, we’ll be attending some of the marine industry’s biggest events while showcasing the latest developments across the IDEA ecosystem, including the IDEA Finance Module, IDEA FLEET, a first glimpse of CLIVE AI, and our collaborative IDEA Universe stand at METSTRADE.
Where to Find Us
- SMM | Hamburg, Germany | Attending 3rd – 4th September
- Cannes Yachting Festival | Cannes, France | Attending 8th – 11th September
- Monaco Yacht Show | Monaco | 23rd – 26th September
- Genoa International Boat Show | Genoa, Italy | Attending 1st – 2nd October
- FLIBS | Fort Lauderdale, USA | 28th October – 1st November
- METSTRADE | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 17th – 19th November
What’s New at IDEA?
Finance Module for IDEA YACHT
This season we’ll be showcasing the Finance Module within IDEA YACHT, designed to give vessel and management teams greater visibility and control over financial operations while keeping everything connected within a single platform.
Managing multiple vessels is becoming increasingly complex, which is why we’ve developed IDEA FLEET.
To celebrate show season, we’re offering:
First 5 Vessels Free
A great opportunity for fleet operators and management companies to experience the benefits of centralised fleet management.
CLIVE
We’ve also been working on something exciting behind the scenes.
CLIVE AI is our upcoming intelligent assistant within IDEA. We’re keeping the details under wraps for now, but visitors to our stands may get a sneak peek at what’s coming next.
Monaco Yacht Show
Stand DS68
23rd – 26th September
Monaco Yacht Show remains one of the key events in the superyacht calendar, and we’ll once again be exhibiting at Stand DS68.
Our Gin & Tonic Reception Returns
One of our favourite Monaco traditions is back.
Join us on Friday 25th September for our annual Gin & Tonic Reception, giving customers, partners and industry friends the chance to catch up with the team in a relaxed setting.
Discover the IDEA Universe at METSTRADE
17th – 19th November
Amsterdam
METSTRADE 2026 will see the return of the IDEA Universe, bringing together innovative companies that help support and transform yacht operations.
Joining IDEA this year will be:
Together, we’re creating a collaborative space where visitors can explore connected solutions, industry expertise and the latest technology shaping the future of yacht management.
Whether you’re attending Monaco, METSTRADE or any of the other major industry events this season, we’d love to meet you.
With exciting product developments, exclusive offers, and a few surprises along the way, 2026 is shaping up to be one of our most exciting show seasons yet.
See you out there.
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