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~ First time at ICE? Start here ~

First time at ICE

International Charter Expo (ICE) is not a typical trade show, and it works differently from most events. This page explains everything step by step, so you know exactly what to expect and how to prepare.

Participating at ICE – Buyers and Sellers

There are two ways to participate at ICE:
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Sellers

Participate with a booth, available exclusively to:
Charter companies
Suppliers

  • We prepare booth for you
  • Convenient for you
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Buyers

Charter brokers can attend only as visitors

  • Attend ICE without a booth
  • Business Visitor passes are limited
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~ PARTICIPATION ~

Exhibiting at ICE with a booth

Exhibiting at ICE is simple and fully organised

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Your booth is prepared before you arrive, so you can focus on meetings and business

ICE is built around pre-arranged meetings, everything ordered through MyICE is fully set up before you arrive, so there’s no need to build your booth or hang graphics. You simply arrive and start your meetings.
You can choose from three booth sizes, depending on your needs:
  • $Single booth – 8 m²
  • $Double booth – 16 m²
  • $Premium booth – 32 m²

Virtual tour

~ ICE’26 Amsterdam ~

What is International Charter Expo (ICE)?

A business event for people who work in the yacht charter industry

It brings together charter brokers, central agencies, yacht owners, captains, and suppliers in one place.

~ when and where ~

When?

11.-13.11.2026.

Where?

EXPO Greater Amsterdam, Stelling 1, Amsterdam, Netherlands
MAP – CLICK HERE

What?

ICE is not a boat show. There are no yachts on display. The event is about meeting the people who run charter businesses and make decisions.

During ICE, companies meet through pre-arranged business meetings to talk about partnerships, bookings, and future cooperation.

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~ planning ~

Duration and organisation

The event lasts three days and takes place in EXPO Greater Amsterdam.

All meetings are planned in advance using a custom-made online platform. Thanks to this platform, each participant can have up to 51 scheduled meetings, which makes it possible to meet many partners and conclude multiple deals in a short time.

ICE helps charter professionals build strong business connections, work more efficiently, and prepare for the next charter season.

Meetings & preparation before ICE

~ handshake app ~

Handshake app – how meetings at ICE work

Handshake is the official meeting platform for International Charter Expo. All business meetings at ICE are organised through this platform.
With Handshake, you can:

  • Start scheduling 4 weeks before the event
  • View all attending companies and participants
  • Send and receive meeting requests
  • Schedule meetings in advance
  • Build your personal meeting agenda

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More about HANDSHAKE 3.0

Important to know

Handshake 3.0 is the only way to plan meetings at ICE. Using the platform helps you avoid random unplanned meetings and save time. By planning meetings in advance, you can have up to 51 scheduled meetings during ICE and make the most of your time at the event.

~ preparation ~

How do I prepare before ICE?

Preparation is simple and very important.
Before the event:

  • Complete your company profile in Handshake 3.0
  • Upload your company details and personal business details in Handshake 3.0
  • Review attending companies
  • Send meeting requests early

ICE works best when meetings are planned in advance.

~ Important info ~

On arrival – accreditation pickup

  • When you arrive at ICE, go directly to the registration desk.
  • Your accreditations will be waiting for you.
  • We do not send tickets or QR codes by email before the event.

Accreditation colors – what do they mean?

ICE uses colour-coded accreditations so you can quickly recognise roles:

  • Blue – charter companies, central agencies, yacht owners
  • Red – charter brokers & tour operators
  • Yellow – suppliers, shipyards, service providers
  • Green – press, media partners
  • Black – organization
  • White – VIP

This helps you understand who you are talking to.

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Getting to ICE’26

EXPO Greater Amsterdam, Stelling 1, 2141 SB Vijfhuizen, Netherlands

Find out how to get to the ICE’26 venue.

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Accommodation

ICE offers special hotel prices for participants.

Visit our Accommodation page to book hotels near the venue at better prices than public booking platforms. Hotels fill up fast, so early booking is recommended.

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What to wear?

ICE is a business event with a business casual dress code.

Wear professional but comfortable clothes and smart shoes. You will walk a lot during the day if you’re participating as a visitor.

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Social media toolkit

Before ICE, you will receive a social media toolkit from our team.

Use it to announce your participation and promote your presence at the event.
Tag International Charter Expo on Facebook and Instagram, so other companies can find you and plan meetings.

Early booth booking for ICE’27

During ICE’26, we will open booth bookings for ICE’27.

Early booking gives you
  • Best choice of booth location
  • Exclusive early booking discounts
  • Priority over new exhibitors

This offer is available only to ICE participants during the event.

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