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7th International Breakfast Meeting

International trade opportunities and supply chain challenges

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International Breakfast Meeting 2022

boot Düsseldorf and European Boating Industry announce that the seventh edition of the annual International Breakfast Meeting will finally takes place on site again. On 25 January from 9:00 to 10:30 (registration from 8:30) , high-level panellists from business and politics will discuss among others on the topics of international trade opportunities and supply chain challenges.

Every year, the International Breakfast Meeting (IBM) held at boot Düsseldorf offers trade visitors, industry, and journalists the opportunity to exchange information on the latest market trends, regulations, and innovation, as well as to develop new contacts and networks. The 2021 edition, held online, was attended by 220 participants and boasted the participation of European Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius. This marked the first time a European Commissioner participated in IBM, showing the prominent presence of the event and the boating industry in EU policy-making.

Application for the IBM 2022

In January 2022 for its seventh edition, the IBM will be back in its traditional in-person format. It will again tackle a crucial topic for the boating industry under the theme of “International trade opportunities and supply chain challenges”. The main topics will be the EU’s new trade policy and the supply chain challenges that are affecting the boating sector. This will be informed by presentations from the EU institutions, speakers from the boating sector and other sectors, such as automotive and logistics.

The aim of the discussion at IBM 2022 is to help businesses navigate the EU’s future approach to trade, as well as discuss potential solutions to supply chain challenges and identify new opportunities for the boating sector over the coming years. 

Our experts 2022








Petros Michelidakis and boot Düsseldorf are looking forward to exciting talks with top-class guests. Our list of experts will follow soon.

>> Application form for the IBM 2022







The IBM will take place on 25 January from 9:00 – 10:30 (registration from 8:30).

After the International Breakfast Meeting

Immediately following the International Breakfast Meeting, European Boating Industry (EBI) and the UK Department for Business, Trade and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) will organise a 20-minute seminar. The topic is the new UK domestic regime for goods fully coming into force from January 2023 that covers recreational boats. Join to find out about the new UK conformity assessment marking (UKCA) and placing goods on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

About European Boating Industry (EBI)

European Boating Industry represents the recreational boating industry in Europe. It includes all related sectors, such as boat building, equipment manufacturers, marinas and service providers. The industry makes a significant contribution to the European economy and represents 32,000 companies directly employing over 280,000 people. The vast majority of the sector is made up of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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Petros Michelidakis (Project Director boot Düsseldorf)




"The International Breakfast Meeting is the leading forum to discuss the industry’s most pressing issues. While boot Düsseldorf 2021 has had to be cancelled, we are delighted to host experts and policy-makers for a highly relevant exchange in a digital format. It promises to be insightful as we look back at 2020 and take a glance into the future for the boating and water sports industry. We look forward to welcoming the industry back to boot Düsseldorf 2022 with an IBM taking place in-person.”



Petros Michelidakis (Project Director boot Düsseldorf)

Philip Easthill (Secretary-General, EBI)




"We are delighted to again co-organise IBM with our partner boot Düsseldorf, who we thank for their support to industry in these difficult times. We are witnessing the rapid development of new consumer trends. IBM will be an anchor point to look at these trends and opportunities that will define 2021 and beyond, as well as the EU’s future approach to tourism and the blue economy.”

Philip Easthill (Secretary-General, EBI)

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