11th International Breakfast Meeting

On Tuesday, 20 January 2026 | Registration closed

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International Breakfast Meeting 20/01/2026

boot Düsseldorf and the European Boating Industry are jointly organising the International Breakfast Meeting and look forward to a large number of participants.

11th International Breakfast Meeting - Future-proofing boat manufacturing in Europe

Tuesday, 20 January 2026 – 08:00 to 12:00
boot Düsseldorf – Room 14–15, Hall 1
Registration closed, because the participant limit has been reached

The 11th International Breakfast Meeting will focus on future-proofing boat manufacturing in Europe, with a programme built around market intelligence, strategic discussion and external perspectives. The session will feature the EBI Economic Index 2026, delivering updated data, market trends and policy insights.

The keynote address will be delivered by Constantin Buschmann, CEO of Brabus, bringing an external perspective from the premium automotive, boating and mobility sector.

A high-level lineup of CEOs will contribute to the discussion Erna Rusi (CEO, Saxdor Yachts), Fabio Planamente (Cantiere del Pardo; EBI Special Representative for the Large Yacht Sector) and Norbert Leifeld (CEO, Bavaria Yachts).

Agenda of the 11th International Breakfast Meeting 2026

Networking breakfast

08:00 – 09:00

Conference

09:00 – 10:30

Introductory remarks
EBI Economic Index 2026 - Key industry data, market intelligence and an overview of EBI’s priorities

Keynote address – Constantin Buschmann, CEO of Brabus

Panel discussion & Q&A - Moderator: Philip Easthill, Secretary-General, EBI
Panellists:
- Norbert Leifield, CEO, Bavaria Yachts
- Fabio Planamente, Board Member, Cantiere del Pardo; Special Representative for the Large Yacht Sector, EBI
- Erna Rusi, CEO, Saxdor Yachts

Networking coffee

10:30 – 12:00

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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