Seaquip 2026, the first Mediterranean Yacht & Marine Equipment Trade Fair organized by Easyfairs, has unveiled the conference program for its inaugural edition, scheduled from March 4 to 6 at Fiera Milano Rho. The B2B exhibition, dedicated to accessories and components for the nautical sector, will feature a structured agenda of eight sessions spread over three days, with a deliberately operational focus tailored to the needs of the industry supply chain.

The event will open on the morning of March 4 with an inaugural speech by Pierpaolo Ponchia, Managing Director of Easyfairs Italy. The program will then move into key topics currently shaping shipbuilding and the marine equipment industry.

On Wednesday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m., the R&D Department of Azimut|Benetti Group, led by Chief Product Officer Alessandro Rossi, will present for the first time an in-depth overview of the Group’s research and development activities. In the last nautical year, the Group reported revenues of €1.5 billion. Through selected case studies, the session will illustrate its long-term methodological approach, engineering solutions and technological innovations applied to recent projects, with a focus on sustainability, performance, efficiency and the integration of new technologies.

In the afternoon, at 2:30 p.m., decarbonization will be the central theme of a panel organized by RINA, with the participation of industry players including Volvo Penta, MAN, MTU and SYBAss. The discussion will focus on technological developments related to alternative fuels and the latest regulatory evolutions impacting the yachting sector.

At 4:00 p.m., again under the coordination of RINA, the debate will shift to emerging technological frontiers, with contributions from Ferretti Group, Sanlorenzo Yacht and the Foiling Organization, addressing certification, innovation and the development of advanced solutions.

Thursday, March 5 will open with a conference dedicated to additive manufacturing in the nautical sector, featuring contributions from industrial companies, yacht design studios and academia, including the Politecnico di Milano. The focus will be on new materials and construction techniques related to 3D printing, with particular attention to environmental and regulatory implications.

At 12:30 p.m., the discussion will move to finishing processes and the environmental challenges of offshore applications, in a panel promoted by UCIF | Anima Confindustria Meccanica, centered on surface treatments, maintenance and sustainability for hulls and marine components.

In the afternoon, at 3:00 p.m., the conference organized by Herambiente will present FIB3R, the first plant in Europe capable of regenerating carbon fiber on an industrial scale from end-of-life yachts and boats. Developed in collaboration with industrial and academic partners, the project aims to transform an environmental challenge into a resource for a more circular and competitive nautical supply chain.

On Friday, March 6, the program will address digital marketing in yachting, analyzing the role of digital touchpoints along the customer journey and storytelling strategies capable of integrating traditional media with hybrid experiences.

The event will conclude with a session dedicated to responsible interiors and the contribution of Italian excellence in defining sustainable solutions for yacht interior design, focusing on materials, processes and design choices aligned with environmental responsibility.