Marine Impact Lab

Marine Impact Lab

By Marine Futures

A one-day immersive workshop providing marine professionals with the practical skills to fast track sustainable design & innovation.

Date and time

Location

Amsterdam RAI

24 Europaplein 1078 GZ Amsterdam Netherlands

Lineup

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

☕ Welcome Coffee & Networking


Start your day with meaningful connections. Ease into the day with coffee, a quick breakfast, and the chance to meet fellow engineers, designers and decision makers from across the marine industry. W...

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Session 1: Context of a Changing World


Why do we need to act? And why now? We kick off the workshop by exploring the bigger picture. What are the environmental, social, and business pressures shaping the marine industry today? By diving i...

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

☕ Morning Coffee Break


Grab a drink, share ideas from the morning, and prepare for hands-on sessions ahead.

10:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Session 2: The Tools of Change – Part 1


Time to build your toolkit. The group will split into two tracks for practical, expert-led session: Organisational Sustainability: Explore self-audits, stakeholder engagement, and materiality using T...

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch


Nourishment for body and mind. Enjoy a fresh lunch on us and take time to reflect on the mornings sessions or continue the conversation with fellow attendees.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Session 3: The Tools of Change – Part 2


From insight to integration. Continue in your chosen track as we build on practical skills: Product Sustainability: Explore sustainable design, efficiency, and product end-of-life. Walk away with rea...

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

☕ Afternoon Coffee Break


One last energy boost. Enjoy a coffee or tea while reconnecting with the full group before the final session of the day.

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Session 4: Accelerating Impact Reduction


From tools to transformation. Come back together to reflect, share ideas, and explore the innovations already reshaping our industry. This closing session is about energy, inspiration, and next steps...

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Happy Hour: Debrief & Drinks


Unwind, connect, and celebrate the day. Join us for casual drinks and bites to close the day. Debrief with peers, connect with new collaborators, and toast to a stronger, more sustainable marine indu...

Good to know

Highlights

  • 8 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person
  • Doors at 9:00 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

Science & Tech • Science

Join us and fellow leaders in the industry for the Marine Impact Lab: a powerful, action-oriented workshop designed to accelerate sustainability in the marine sector. Taking place the day before Metstrade, this full-day event brings together forward-thinking professionals from across the industry to learn, connect, and lead.

This isn’t just another sustainability talk. It’s a hands-on, expertly facilitated workshop experience where you’ll gain practical tools, real-world strategies, and a clearer vision of what it takes to create truly sustainable marine businesses and products.

Choose your Track

To ensure you get the most from your experience, we split the workshop into 2 educational tracks - you’ll need to select which one you want to participate in when registering:

🔧 Product Track

For: Designers, engineers, boat builders, naval architects, sustainability managers & decision makers.

Focus: Learn how to use Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) to unlock low impact product development within your business, explore sustainable design principles, and understand how to reduce environmental impact at every stage of product development. Ideal if you work on or influence product design, engineering, or manufacturing.

🧭 Organisational Track

For: Sustainability managers, marketers, event managers, start-ups and decision makers.

Focus: Use The Toolbox to audit your organisation’s current sustainability efforts, engage stakeholders, assess materiality, and create actionable strategies. Ideal if you lead or support sustainability strategy at an organisational level.

👉 Spaces are limited — choose your track when registering to secure your place.

About your Hosts

Marine Futures are the creators of MarineShift360, the marine industry’s leading LCA software. With over 900 users and 700+ verified data points, the platform supports informed decision-making across design and production. From World Sailing to IMOCA, Marine Futures helps marine businesses turn ambition into action.

Foxall Munro is a sustainability consultancy working at the intersection of sport and the ocean. Creators of The Toolbox, a globally used free platform for SMEs with 60+ resources and available in four languages, they bring clarity, guidance, and credibility to sustainability strategies across the marine world. Whether you're a boatbuilder, designer, startup founder or sustainability lead—this is your chance to get ahead of regulation, demand, and innovation. Walk away with clarity, connections, and confidence to drive impact in your organisation and beyond.

Marine Impact Lab Sponsors

11th Hour Racing - 11thhourracing.org

Metrade - www.metstrade.com

ICOMIA - www.icomia.org

World Sailing - www.sailing.org

Northern Lights Composites - northernlightcomposites.com

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta - www.heinekenregatta.com

Frequently asked questions

Who is this event for?

Professionals from across the marine industry: boatbuilders, designers, suppliers, start-ups, and race teams, who are ready to drive sustainability in their products, operations, or strategies. Ideal for mid-career and senior-level roles.

What are the two tracks?

You'll choose between the Organisational Track (for those leading business strategy, sustainability, and operations) or the Product Track (for engineers, designers, and builders focused on product development and design impact).

What is MarineShift360?

MarineShift360 is a lifecycle assessment (LCA) platform built specifically for the marine sector. It helps product teams measure the environmental impact of design decisions and uncover opportunities for lower-impact innovation.

What is The Toolbox?

The Toolbox is a free, multilingual platform offering 60+ tools to help organisations embed sustainability into their operations. From stakeholder engagement to emissions tracking, it’s designed for SMEs ready to take meaningful action.

When and where is it?

The Marine Impact Lab takes place on 17 November 2025 at RAI Amsterdam, the day before Metstrade begins. It's a full-day workshop with food, drinks, and networking included.

Is food included?

Yes! Your ticket includes breakfast and coffee on arrival, a catered lunch, afternoon snacks, and a closing happy hour with drinks and light bites to unwind and connect.

Will there be networking?

Absolutely. You’ll connect with other professionals during breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and our relaxed closing happy hour. It’s a great chance to build relationships and share ideas.

Do I need to prep anything?

You’ll need to select your track during registration. We may send brief pre-event reading to help you get familiar with key tools and get the most from your session.

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Nov 17 · 9:30 AM GMT+1