Held at the Arsenale de Venezia, Venice, Italy, the conference will feature esteemed speakers who will share industry challenges and opportunities, equipping attending organisations and professionals with the insights needed to make informed business decisions that lay the foundation for a successful future.

As the event’s platinum partner, D-Marin will be represented by its executive team which will share the company’s pioneering vision for marina management. Its contributions to the IWMC programme will include a series of thought-leading presentations and dynamic, roundtable discussions. Through these engagements, D-Marin will support the ICOMIA Marinas Group’s mission to advance knowledge exchange and promote best practices in the development and operation of marinas worldwide.

D-Marin will showcase its pioneering efforts into key topics including sustainability, customer experience and health and safety, while also sharing insights on emerging trends, industry challenges and the future of marina operations. The programme will feature a series of impactful presentations and discussions including:

• Oliver Dörschuck, CEO at D-Marin, will be discussing the future of marine industry, examining the key challenges and opportunities ahead, with a particular focus on developments in the Mediterranean and Gulf regions.

• Dean Smith, CCO at D-Marin, will be delving into Marina Accreditation, sharing an operator’s perspective on why it exists, how it works in practice, and the benefits it brings to D-Marin and the wider industry.

• Christina Samoulada, Chief People Officer at D-Marin, will be sharing her insights on the future workforce of the marina industry, highlighting the importance of adaptability in attracting and retaining a skilled and high-quality workforce to remain competitive.

• Matthias Gehring, CDO at D-Marin, will highlight the importance of digitalisation in the marina industry, offering guidance on management software, IoT tools and AI. He will explain how D-Marin is leveraging these technologies across its digital platforms, smart marina solutions and customer-focused innovations, to enhance both customer experience and overall business performance.

• Andrea DeSantis, COO at D-Marin, will join a panel discussion on risk management, contributing its insight on mitigating marina risks through operational solutions and insurance. This discussion will outline D-Marin's approach to fire prevention, operational risk, and safety protocols.

• Finally, Can Akaltan, Türkiye Regional Director at D-Marin, will contribute to a panel discussion on new inspirational and state-of-the-art marina projects, sharing D-Marin’s vision for the future of marina development.

Oliver Dörschuck, CEO at D-Marin, said: “We are delighted to continue our support and sponsorship of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference. It is a key event within the marina sector, delivering meaningful change and fostering collaboration within our industry, aligned with our commitment to setting new standards of marina management worldwide. The conference consistently champions sustainable growth and innovation, and we are honoured to be sharing our vision and best practices at this year’s event.”