10 | WATERLINE April 2026 MORNING WARM UP 6:30am - 7:30am Walk & Talk Club Start the day with an early morning walk and networking. SPONSORED BY MARINA TRAINING INSTITUTE DAY 2 SESSIONS 8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast with Exhibitors B&E rolls served 8:00–8:45. Lucky door prize draw at 8:45. SPONSORED BY WATERLINE 9:00am - 10:15am Marina Panel - James Tuma A diverse panel of experts in designing and operating marina precincts discusses stakeholder engagement, market analysis and ensuring facilities deliver for Future Smart customers. 10:15am - 11:15am AI: Practical Applications for Marinas - Gihan Perera (Chair); James Roy CMM, Ben Shand & panellists Futurist Gihan Perera moderates a dynamic discussion with industry leaders on how AI is already being applied across marina operations, customer engagement and asset management. Real-world examples, practical tools and immediate opportunities for day-to-day integration. 11:15am - 12:00pm Morning Tea with Exhibitors SPONSORED BY MIA GOLD SPONSOR - PELAGIC RISK SERVICES 12:00pm - 1:00pm ELITE DYNAMICS ROOM Superyacht Ready - David Good, CEO Superyacht Australia Updates on opportunities in the superyacht sector and what it really means to be superyacht ready. HAMILTON ISLAND ROOM Risk on the Waterfront: Insurance & Legal Strategies Lyndon Turner & Tim Smith MIA's Insurance & Legal Partners discuss existing and emerging risks in marina operations, legal trends and how the insurance market is responding. 1:00pm - 2:00pm ELITE DYNAMICS ROOM Innovators & Start-Up Showcase Andrew Hutchinson (Chair) Five new marina solutions pitch in seven minutes each. Delegates vote for the product with the best chance of commercial success - winner announced at the Gala Dinner. HAMILTON ISLAND ROOM The Future of Boatyards - Andrew Chapman AM CMM & Lorraine Yates CMP Two of the industry's foremost boatyard professionals discuss boatyard management, changes in technology and equipment shaping the next generation of facilities. 2:00pm - 2:55pm Lunch with Exhibitors SPONSORED BY MIA SILVER SPONSOR - MARINE TECHNOLOGIES 2:55pm - 3:55pm DAY 2 KEYNOTE - Line Honours: Leadership, Innovation & Success - Mark Richards, Renowned Maritime Leader & Ocean Racing Legend Mark Richards shares unique insights drawn from decades of leadership in marine design, innovation and competitive sailing — and what marinas need to do to deliver the best services to future boaters. As a marina owner himself, his address is expected to resonate deeply with the audience. 3:55pm - 4:15pm Conference Close: Wrap Up, Thanks & Prizes - Andrew Chapman AM CMM EVENING - GALA DINNER 6:30pm - 10:30pm Marine Structure Tropical Gala Dinner Celebrate two incredible days of connection and learning at the signature Marinas26 Gala Dinner. Innovation Showcase winner will be announced. SPONSORED BY MIA GOLD SPONSOR - MARINE STRUCTURES 10:30pm - Late After Party Keep the celebration goingat the Red Dog Bar for the official Marinas26 after party. SPONSORED BY MIA BRONZE SPONSOR - RED DOG GROUP TUESDAY 26TH MAY 2026 Future Smart
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