Informa is a leading international events, digital services and academic markets company, connecting businesses and professionals through exhibitions, specialist data, research, publishing, media brands and trusted market intelligence.

The company operates across 42 countries and employs approximately 14,000 staff. Its global portfolio includes renowned brands such as Fan Expo, VidCon, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, CRC Press, Routledge and Taylor & Francis.

Informa also has an extensive marine industry portfolio, including digital media, market intelligence, awards programs and major boating events.

These include:

• BOAT International Media, publisher of BOAT
• International International Boat Industry, IBI
• Dockwalk, for superyacht captains and crew 
• BOATPro, a superyacht market intelligence platform 
• World Superyacht Awards 
• BOAT Design & Innovation Awards 

Informa owns or operates a number of major boat shows internationally, including:

• Monaco Yacht Show 
• Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 
• Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show 
• Palm Beach International Boat Show 
• Suncoast Boat Show, Florida St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show 
• Windy City Boat & Yacht Show, Chicago, launching June 2026 
• Newport International Boat Show, Rhode Island, USA 

In addition to these events, Informa has further boating events operating, or being launched, across Asia and the Middle East.