Marine Impact Lab
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 NetherlandsLineup
Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
☕ Welcome Coffee & Networking
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Session 1: Context of a Changing World
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
☕ Morning Coffee Break
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2: The Tools of Change – Part 1
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Session 3: The Tools of Change – Part 2
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
☕ Afternoon Coffee Break
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Session 4: Accelerating Impact Reduction
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Hour: Debrief & Drinks
Good to know
Highlights
- 8 hours, 30 minutes
- In person
- Doors at 9:00 AM
Refund Policy
About this event
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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