April 2026 WATERLINE | 9 MONDAY 25TH MAY 2026 DAY 1 SESSIONS 9:00am - 9:50am Planning for 2035: Demographic Insights Shaping the Future of Boating Geoff Brailey, McCrindle Research McCrindle's leading social researcher shares the latest demographic, consumer and behavioural trends shaping society and how they may impact the marina industry 9:50am - 10:40am Morning Tea with Exhibitors SPONSORED BY MIA GOLD SPONSOR - MARINE STRUCTURES 10:40am - 11.30am Demographic & Economic Forecasts - Taylor Nugent, NAB Senior Economist Taylor Nugent outlines the economic and financial forecasts and their impacts for the marina industry. 11:30am - 11:50am 2025 Health of the Australian Marina Industry Survey (HAMIS) Andrew Chapman AM CMM, MIA President MIA President delivers the key findings of the 2025 Health of the Industry Survey. 11:50am - 12:10pm MIA Supporting Industry - Suzanne Davies, MIA CEO MIA CEO provides an update on MIA performance and upcoming initiatives. 12:10pm - 1:35pm Lunch with Exhibitors Government Forum (closed session, registered government agency employees only) runs concurrently 12:40–13:40 inthe Jacaranda Room - a peer-to-peer forum for government authorities managing marina and boatyard infrastructure. SPONSORED BY MIA PLATINUM SPONSOR - BELLINGHAM MARINE 1:35pm - 2:35pm Lessons Learned: Redevelopment of Ageing Marina Assets - James Burbury (Chair), Brett James (SYC), Jayson McDonald CMM (RMYC), Julien Pouteau (d'Albora) Marinas built in the 1980s–90s are reaching the end of their design life. This practical panel explores the financial, logistical and technical lessons learned from full-scale redevelopment projects - covering what worked, what didn't, and how to maximise return on investment. 2:45pm - 3:45pm ELITE DYNAMICS ROOM Lessons Learned: Development in the Middle East A panel of professionals shares key lessons from planning, developing and operating world-class marina infrastructure in the UAE's highly competitive, fast-growth market. HAMILTON ISLAND ROOM Marina Maintenance & Asset Management Les Binkin CMM (Chair), Martin Silk, James Burbury, Dave Whimp, Bruce Birtwistle CMP A practical panel covering the full spectrum of marina maintenance - routine works, electrical challenges, dredging, condition reporting, and protecting asset value. 3:45pm - 4:20pm Afternoon Tea with Exhibitors SPONSORED BY MIA INSURANCE PARTNER - NAUTILUS MARINE INSURANCE 4:20pm - 5:30pm DAY 1 KEYNOTE - AI Future in Marinas & Boatyards - Gihan Perera, Futurist Futurist Gihan Perera explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping operations, customer experience, asset management and workforce capability across the global marina sector. From smart infrastructure to AI-driven service personalisation, this session challenges operators to think beyond automation and toward strategic transformation. EVENING 5:30pm - 6:45pm North Harbour Happy Hour with Exhibitors Wind down Day 1 with drinks, networking and time with our exhibitors. SPONSORED BY NORTH HARBOUR From 6:45pm Casual Dining at Leisure Enjoy dinner at any of Royal Pines Resort's restaurants — Tees' Club House, Amici (Italian), Arakawa (Japanese) or the Red Dog Bar. Reservations made directly with the hotel. Future Smart
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