SupaMaritime at the Palma International Boat Show 2026: Where Maritime Innovation Meets Artificial Intelligence

The Mediterranean yachting season officially kicks off in Palma de Mallorca, and SupaMaritime will be right at the heart of the action. From April 29 to May 2, 2026, the Palma International Boat Show returns to the iconic Marina Moll Vell — at the foot of La Seu Cathedral — bringing together over 600 boats, 300+ exhibitors, and an expected 38,000 visitors from across the globe.

This year, we are thrilled to announce that SupaMaritime will not only attend the show but also take part in one of the most exclusive networking events of the week: the Estela Breakfast Seminars at Astillero de Mallorca. Our CEO, Luca Longo, has been invited to speak about artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on the maritime industry at the seminar on Wednesday, April 30.

Want to see our platform in action before the show? request a free demo and our team will walk you through a personalized demonstration.

The Palma International Boat Show 2026: A Premier Mediterranean Event

The Palma International Boat Show (PIBS) is one of the most important nautical events in the Mediterranean, organized by the Agència de Desenvolupament Regional de les Illes Balears (ADRBalears). For over four decades, the show has served as the definitive launchpad for the Mediterranean yachting season, connecting industry professionals, yacht owners, brokers, and technology providers in one of the world's most beautiful maritime settings.

The 2026 edition promises to be the most impressive yet, featuring:

• Over 600 boats on display, including more than 100 superyachts measuring 24 metres or more
• The Superyacht Village: a curated showcase of the world's finest yachts available for sale and charter, together with Superyacht Square — a hub for innovation, startups, and crew services
• The Superyacht New Build Hub at Marina Port de Mallorca: focusing on the future of custom yacht construction
• The Shipyard & Equipment area: showcasing cutting-edge marine technology, navigation systems, propulsion solutions, and onboard equipment
• The Refit & Repair Zone: where expert shipyards and technical suppliers present advanced solutions for vessel maintenance and performance
• 270+ onshore exhibitors presenting nautical gear, engines, fashion, marina services, and nautical tourism offerings

The show runs daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Moll Vell, Port of Palma. Tickets are available online at €13.20 or at the box office for €12.00. Professional passes with full event access are available for €49.50.

Estela's Breakfast Seminars: Where Industry Leaders Converge

Beyond the exhibition floors and marina berths, the most meaningful conversations in the superyacht industry often happen in more intimate settings. That is exactly what Estela Superyacht Agency has cultivated over the years with its renowned Breakfast Seminars at Astillero de Mallorca.

Estela, one of the leading superyacht shipping agencies in the Mediterranean, hosts six curated networking events during Palma Boat Show week:

• 3 Breakfast Seminars (April 29, 30, and May 1) — 08:30 to 10:30 at Astillero de Mallorca
• 2 Sunset Cocktails (April 29 and 30) — 17:00 to 19:00 at Astillero de Mallorca
• Captains' Dinner (May 1) — an invitation-only evening at Son Amar

These morning gatherings offer superyacht professionals a calm, focused environment before the intensity of the show floor. Each session combines informal networking with discussion-driven content featuring speakers selected for relevance and thought-provoking insights.

Attendees typically include captains, senior crew, yacht managers, brokers, agents, shipyard operators, marina managers, fuel brokers, and key vendors — the decision-makers who shape the Mediterranean yachting season.

Luca Longo on Artificial Intelligence in the Maritime Industry

On Wednesday, April 30, SupaMaritime CEO Luca Longo will take the stage at Estela's Breakfast Seminar to discuss one of the most pressing topics in our industry today: how artificial intelligence is reshaping maritime operations, from fleet management to customer experience.

Luca brings a unique perspective to this conversation. As the founder of SupaMaritime, he has spent years building a comprehensive software platform that serves the entire maritime ecosystem — from ferry operators and merchant shipping companies to yacht brokers, charter managers, and marina operators. His vision has always been to leverage technology not as a replacement for human expertise, but as a powerful amplifier of it.

During the seminar, Luca will explore several critical themes:

• Predictive maintenance powered by AI: how machine learning algorithms can analyze sensor data from vessels to predict equipment failures before they happen, reducing downtime and maintenance costs by up to 40%
• Intelligent fleet scheduling: using AI to optimize routes, fuel consumption, and crew assignments across mixed fleets of commercial and leisure vessels
• AI-driven customer insights: how natural language processing and sentiment analysis are helping charter companies and marinas understand and anticipate customer needs
• Automated compliance and documentation: reducing the administrative burden on captains and agents through intelligent document processing and regulatory compliance checking
• The future of autonomous operations: a look at how AI is paving the way for semi-autonomous vessel operations and what this means for the workforce

"The maritime industry has traditionally been slow to adopt new technologies," says Luca Longo. "But the convergence of cloud computing, IoT sensors, and modern AI models is creating an unprecedented opportunity. The companies that embrace these tools now will have a decisive competitive advantage in the years to come. At SupaMaritime, we are building the software that makes this transition seamless."

Interested in learning more about how AI can transform your operations? request a free demo to see these capabilities live.

SupaMaritime: Commercial Maritime Software Built for the Real World

While the Palma Boat Show is primarily a recreational and yachting event, there is a reason SupaMaritime is right at home here. The maritime industry is one ecosystem — commercial and recreational vessels share ports, shipyards, regulatory frameworks, and increasingly, the same technology. Our CEO Luca Longo leads a company that operates across both worlds, and the Boat Show is where the entire maritime community converges.

SupaMaritime is a comprehensive SaaS platform designed specifically for commercial maritime operations. Every module has been built from the ground up to address the unique challenges of professional shipping, port logistics, and vessel management.

Ferry Operations Software

Our ferry operations platform covers the full operational spectrum for ferry operators: crew management, onboard inventory, systems monitoring, maintenance planning, catering management, safety drills, and passenger management. Real-time dashboards give operations managers instant visibility into vessel performance, schedule adherence, and passenger satisfaction. With AI-powered predictive maintenance, operators can reduce unplanned downtime by up to 40%.

Merchant Shipping Software

The merchant shipping module addresses the complex needs of commercial cargo operations: cargo tracking, port management, fleet operations, documentation management, and regulatory compliance. Integration with port authority systems and customs platforms ensures smooth operations across multiple jurisdictions. Automated documentation processing alone saves agents dozens of hours per week.

Ship Agent Software

Our agent module is built for the unique demands of ship agency work: vessel coordination, port operations management, regulatory compliance, documentation processing, and multi-stakeholder communication. The platform reduces manual data entry by up to 70% and ensures that no critical deadline is missed — a game-changer for agencies handling dozens of port calls simultaneously.

Request your free demo now to see how these modules can streamline your commercial maritime operations.

SupaSailing: Our Recreational and Yachting Division

SupaMaritime and SupaSailing are two brands under one company. While SupaMaritime focuses on commercial shipping, SupaSailing is our dedicated platform for the recreational and yachting world — and naturally, the Palma Boat Show is its home turf. Through SupaSailing, we offer a complete suite of modules for the leisure maritime sector: marina management module (SupaSailing) for berth allocation and port operations, fleet management module (SupaSailing) for yacht fleet tracking and maintenance, charter management system (SupaSailing) for booking and itinerary management, brokerage module (SupaSailing) with AI-powered buyer matching and CRM, and refit module (SupaSailing) for vessel maintenance project coordination. If you work in the yachting industry, our SupaSailing team will also be in Palma and would love to show you how these tools can transform your business.

Why the Palma Boat Show Matters — Even for Commercial Maritime

You might wonder: why is a commercial maritime software company at a yachting show? The answer is simple — the maritime world is interconnected. The same shipyards that refit superyachts service commercial vessels. The same ports that host mega-yachts handle cargo ships. The same AI technology that optimizes a charter fleet's bookings can optimize a ferry operator's route planning. And the professionals who attend the Palma Boat Show — agents, shipyard operators, port managers, naval architects — often work across both sectors.

For SupaMaritime, the show represents an invaluable opportunity to:

• Bridge the commercial-recreational divide — demonstrating how the same AI and software innovations apply across the entire maritime spectrum
• Connect with shipyards and port operators — professionals who serve both commercial and leisure fleets and understand the value of unified technology
• Gather cross-industry feedback — insights from the yachting world directly inform innovation in our commercial modules, and vice versa
• Showcase our unified vision — one company, two brands, one integrated technology platform serving the entire maritime ecosystem

Meet Us During Palma Boat Show Week

Whether you operate ferries, manage a merchant fleet, run a ship agency, or work across both commercial and recreational maritime — we would love to meet you in Palma.

Here is how you can connect with us during the week:

• Estela Breakfast Seminar — April 30: Join us at Astillero de Mallorca from 08:30 to hear Luca Longo speak about AI in maritime operations. Contact Estela Superyacht Agency for event access.
• At the Palma Boat Show: Visit us at the show (April 29 – May 2) at Moll Vell. request a free demo in advance so we can schedule a dedicated meeting.
• Estela Sunset Cocktails — April 29 & 30: Join the networking events at Astillero de Mallorca from 17:00 to 19:00 for a more relaxed conversation.

Request your free demo now — our team will be available throughout the entire boat show week to give live demonstrations and discuss how SupaMaritime can transform your maritime business.

Looking Ahead: SupaMaritime's Vision for the Future

The Palma Boat Show is just the beginning. Throughout 2026, SupaMaritime will be expanding its presence at major maritime events across the Mediterranean and beyond. We are committed to being where our customers are — not just as a software vendor, but as a genuine partner in their digital transformation journey.

Our product roadmap for 2026 includes exciting developments in AI-powered analytics, enhanced cross-fleet management capabilities, deeper integration with port authority systems, and new modules designed for the emerging needs of the sustainable yachting movement.

The maritime industry is at a turning point. The companies that invest in modern, intelligent software platforms today will be the ones leading the industry tomorrow. At SupaMaritime, we are proud to be building the tools that make that future possible.

See you in Palma!

For press inquiries, partnership opportunities, or to schedule a meeting during the Palma Boat Show week, write to infoREMOVETHIS@supasailingREMOVETHIS.com or request a free demo directly from our website.