Shanghai – November 04, 2026 -- The 30th China (Shanghai) International Boat Show and Shanghai International Workboat Show (CIBS2027) has opened buyer pre-registration for March 28-30, 2027, at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, as Beijing's new national plans bring yacht consumption into official policy.
State Council plans write yacht consumption into national strategy
In 2026, the State Council approved the 15th Five-Year Plan for Expanding Consumption and the 15th Five-Year Plan for Tourism Powerhouse Construction. The plans call for developing cruise and yacht tourism, building public yacht marinas and expanding pilot programs for yacht consumption. Organizer Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. describes CIBS as Asia's longest-running comprehensive boat event.
Electric propulsion and composite suppliers headline the product floor
The show centers on all-electric vessels, hybrid power systems, intelligent onboard systems and eco-friendly materials. New-energy power companies HIDEA, PARSUN, EXPLOMAR, EPROPULSION, BOLAI, MAKO SHARK and SUNELEXE will present upgraded products for private recreation, sport fishing, commercial vessels and official water operations. Material suppliers MSD, HUASHENG, KEQIANG, TIANYUE and QISHANG will show marine composites.
Boat builders BEST, GOSPELBOAT and ALLHEART will exhibit new flagship models. Debuts will span powerboats, sailboats, official boats and fishing boats. The number of exhibitors offering leisure yachts for scenic attractions has increased markedly from 2026, according to the organizer, which did not give a figure.
Sailing hall expands and a diving zone joins the show
The sailing area will grow beyond its 2026 footprint, covering entry-level boats through large custom premium yachts, and traditional through new-energy sailboats. CIBS2027 is also partnering with ADEX and Asian Geographic to build a dedicated diving zone and the I-TO-SEA International Island Tourism Experience Pavilion.
Overseas outreach targets Germany and France
CIBS attended the 49th Cannes Yachting Festival last September under the banner "CIBS in Cannes." Instagram videos produced in 2026 with overseas influencers drew more than 1.41 million views. The @china_boat_show account grew followers 215% against pre-show levels and receives an average of 3 to 4 overseas business inquiries daily. For 2027, the organizer plans on-location advertising in multiple countries, with Germany and France named as target markets.
Buyer matching, 50-plus seminars and a marinas conference anchor the program
The International Business Matching Session will add a Special Procurement Day for Fittings & Equipment, a Complete Vessel Procurement Day and a Country-focused Procurement Day. More than 50 seminars and events will run during the show, including the China International Boat Industry Development Forum. A policy summit will interpret marine-economy policy for procurement decisions. Pre-registered professional buyers may receive a 30th-anniversary VIP package with priority access to business matching, a VIP lounge and exclusive visiting routes.
The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 will run concurrently, its first edition in China. Co-hosted by ICOMIA and Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets, it will gather industry leaders from over 20 countries and more than 500 global practitioners to discuss waterfront development, marina operation and sustainable innovation.