Registration opens for the Women in the Marine Industry International Panel & Networking Breakfast at Metstrade 2025
3 September 2025

Join us for an empowering morning of connection, conversation, and inspiration

 Wednesday 19 November 2025 |  Metstrade Stage, Hall 13 | 08:30 – 10:30 CET

FREE for all Metstrade attendees and exhibitors

Includes complimentary breakfast, panel discussion &  networking


Following the outstanding success of last year’s event, the Women in the Marine Industry International Panel & Networking Breakfast is set to return to Metstrade 2025 - and registration is now open.

Co-hosted by British Marine, Soundings Trade Only, Metstrade, and Marine Industry News, this dynamic event promises to be a most engaging and inspiring session. Taking place on Wednesday 19 November, 08.30-10.30 (doors open from 08.15) on the Metstrade Stage, RAI Amsterdam, attendees can look forward to a vibrant mix of professional insights, lived experiences and fresh perspectives, brought to life by a stellar panel of female leaders and changemakers from across the global marine industry.

More than just a panel discussion, the event fosters an inclusive, informal and welcoming atmosphere where marine professionals, of all genders, can connect, exchange ideas and build valuable relationships.

With breakfast and refreshments provided, guests are encouraged to arrive early and make the most of this unique opportunity to start their show day.

This event continues to grow in impact each year, creating a vital space for authentic conversations, actionable insights and global collaboration. It’s a powerful platform to share knowledge, exchange insights and ideas, celebrate the achievements of female innovators across the sector, and inspire the next generation of female marine professionals shaping the future of the industry.

Michele Goldsmith, Vice President and General Manager of the Soundings Trade Only Group

Register now to secure your place

This free event is open to all Metstrade attendees and exhibitors and with last year’s event exceeding maximum capacity we would encourage you to register as soon as possible.

To secure your Metstrade ticket and place at the Women in the Marine Industry International panel & networking breakfast please register using this special registration link: 

https://metstrade.login.rai.eu/?survey=1w2wg36pcjb1o&actioncode=MET3205 

Please note: By using this link, you will be registering for both the Women in the Marine Industry International Panel and Networking Event and your Metstrade 2025 ticket. Registering via this link ensures your ticket allows early access to the RAI to attend the breakfast event.

  • Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
  • Venue: Metstrade Stage, RAI Amsterdam
  • Time: 8.30 -10.30AM CET (Doors open at 8:15am for registered attendees with a Metstrade badge)
  • All genders are welcome and encouraged to attend


Already registered for Metstrade or an exhibitor?

Simply email us at mets@britishmarine.co.uk with your full name, company, and email, and we’ll add you to the attendee list for the Women in the Marine Industry International panel and networking event.

Supporting girls' education with Room to Read

The event also continues to proudly support Room to Read, a global charity focused on children’s literacy and girls’ education. Building on the success of May’s Global Women’s Walk, which saw marine professionals raise awareness and vital funds, this year’s event keeps the momentum going.

Attendees are invited to join the cause and help change lives through the power of education.

Make a donation

Together, we’re making a difference—one step, one voice, one girl at a time.

Stay tuned for more

The 2025 panel theme and line-up will be announced soon. In the meantime, mark your calendar, secure your place, and be part of a morning that promises to inform, empower, and connect.

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