Sydney International Boat Show dazzles Darling Harbour.
Presented by the Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) in conjunction with event delivery partner, Mulpha Events, the Show took place at Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour, showcasing the best of the boating lifestyle. From the large fleet including superyachts, powerboats and sailboats on the event marina, through to a host of premium exhibitors displaying the latest trailer boats, personal watercraft, and marine technology in the exhibition halls.
The 55th Show saw a number of highlights and firsts including:
- 44 Asia-Pacific and Australian premieres and launches
- 618 boats on display in the ICC Halls and Cockle Bay Marina
- More than 19,000sqm of indoor exhibitor space
- More than 10 industry forums with attendees including government decision-makers, members of the NSW Parliament, heads of national maritime regulatory agencies and major non-government organisations involved in the boating sector
- Collaboration and activations with the Australian National Maritime Museum including HMAS Advance joining the Show for the first time
- Collaboration and activations with the Australian Melanoma Institute of Australia
BIA President, Adam Smith said the 2024 Sydney International Boat Show has been a success with the depth and diversity that the Show has been able to offer consumers, exhibitors, and the general marine industry. “From launching new products to market, strengthening brand awareness and addressing issues facing the industry, through to converting sales, from fishing rods to Superyachts, over the last four days the Show has provided the backdrop and opportunity for all of this plus so much more.
Last weekend has been further testament that the Sydney International Boat Show continues to be a must on the international boating events calendar, and is now also a lifestyle event for everyone from the young to the young at heart,” Mr Smith said.
Mr Smith continues, “we’re delighted to work once again with our event delivery partner, Mulpha Events to produce an innovative and engaging world-class event. I have no doubt that the Sydney International Boat Show has further cemented its reputation as not only a standout event nationally but one of a limited number of internationally recognised boat shows on the global boating calendar.”
The Sydney International Boat Show injects hundreds of millions of dollars into the NSW economy, creates tens of thousands of jobs and generates millions of dollars in sales and orders. The 2025 Sydney International Boat Show will take place from 31 July to 3 August.
