The Boating Industry Association today announced Exhibitions and Trade Fairs have been appointed as the event delivery partner for the Sydney Boat Show 2026, bringing more than three decades of experience in delivering world-class exhibitions and conferences.
BIA CEO Andrew Fielding said Exhibitions and Trade Fairs (ETF) had stood out in a strong field of event organisers competing for the opportunity to deliver industry boat shows.
“We were impressed by the quality team at ETF who have an outstanding pedigree in event delivery led by Managing Director Kieron Haycock,” Fielding said.
“This appointment will now supercharge efforts to deliver the Sydney Boat Show 2026 at Sydney Show Ground, Sydney Olympic Park set to run from 30 July to 2 August.”
Fielding said pre-sale demand for the show had exceeded expectations.
Exhibitions and Trade Fairs (ETF) are a full-service exhibition and conference organiser which has delivered successful events for over 35 years. With offices in Sydney and Melbourne, they manage and deliver events across Australia and around the world.
ETF provide end-to-end event management services which bring industries together, create meaningful connections, deliver measurable outcomes and provide commercial value. Their experienced team works closely with partners, sponsors, exhibitors and stakeholders to ensure every event runs seamlessly and achieves its objectives.
Fielding said BIA had already started the transition period, during which all communications regarding the event will move to the ETF event leadership team:
Jon Perry, Event Director;
Philip Eggeling, Operations Director; and
Lara Chrystal, Head of Marketing.
“BIA is delighted to appoint Exhibitions and Trade Fairs to deliver the Sydney Boat Show and looks forward to working together to continue building one of Australia’s most important marine industry events,” Fielding said.
“We thank our members and partners for their ongoing support and look forward to delivering a successful future for the show.”
More details on the event is available at sydneyboatshow.com.au
More details on ETF is available at etf.com.au
