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Upon application, permission may be freely granted to copy abstracts of articles on condition that a full reference to the source is given. Printed in the UK by Stephens & George Face to face As we move towards the end of <strong>2021</strong>, many of us will have – at last – experienced the opportunity for live, face-to-face contact with industry colleagues, and enjoyed real industry networking in both formal and social environments. And, while hosting events has been challenging and risky, fortune has favoured the brave. In the September/October issue we previewed two upcoming events – IBEX and Metstrade. While, as I write this, Metstrade is still to come (16 th -18 th <strong>November</strong>) IBEX (28 th -30 th September) exceeded expectations, with positive visitor and exhibitor feedback. The show attracted over 560 exhibitors, including 80 new companies, and more than 3,200 visitors. As IBEX show director, Anne Dunbar, emphasised: “We all needed this event to reconnect and experience the new innovations that will move the industry forward.” Innovation was the key theme for an ambitious new industry event, Monaco Smart & Sustainable <strong>Marina</strong> (see p. 52) held on 20 th September after the launch of an impressive competition to find start-up companies offering tech-savvy sustainability solutions that could be adopted by marinas. Over 100 applications were received for the awards, and 55 companies from 30 countries shortlisted. A Grand Oral followed, giving each start-up the chance to explain and promote its product. Fifteen finalists vied for three best start-up prizes and four coup de coeur awards. Presentation of the awards formed a highlight of a day of wide-ranging presentations on climate change, coastal protection, electric power and green energy, regulations, smart building materials, sustainable marina development, cybersecurity, and more. The event will run again in September 2022. October heralded the return of the ICOMIA <strong>World</strong> <strong>Marina</strong>s Conference (IWMC) series, with the delayed 2020 event taking place – live – in Dubai for autumn <strong>2021</strong> (see p. 36). Sporting a strong theme – ‘marinas empowering tourism and economies’ – the three-day event featured high-powered conference sessions, active debates, a field trip, gala dinner aboard the QE2 liner and another first-of-class award – the Golden Cleat. Participation, considering international travel challenges, was good, with over 200 delegates from 24 countries. <strong>Marina</strong>s were evaluated through the eyes of a young sailor and an experienced superyacht captain; they were examined as investments and in terms of property-based development; and as new destinations in old commercial ports. Speakers outlined ways of using nautical sport to drive tourism, and create smart cities with smart marinas. IT and digitisation and the advantages of the circular economy were also explored, and detailed reports on different geographical marina markets delivered. Next up is Metstrade, another event that couldn’t run in 2020, but one that looks good for a big bounce-back with more than 1,300 exhibitors, including over 50 in the <strong>Marina</strong> & Yard Pavilion (MYP). Face2Face B2B is back. © <strong>2021</strong> Loud & Clear Publishing Ltd Views expressed by individual contributors in this issue are not necessarily those of Loud & Clear Publishing Ltd. Equally, the inclusion of advertisements in this magazine does not constitute endorsement of the companies, products and services concerned by Loud & Clear Publishing Ltd. The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertising. Carol Fulford Editor Meet the <strong>Marina</strong> <strong>World</strong> team in the MYP at Metstrade, EL200 www.marinaworld.com – <strong>November</strong>/<strong>December</strong> <strong>2021</strong> 5
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