Zagrebački velesajam

AULA between pavilions 10A - 11A

18 February 2026, Wednesday

11:00 h            
Official opening of the Zagreb Boat Show 2026
Men's harmony singing group “Stablina“
 
11:00 h
Tasting of premium wines from the Neretva wine region
 
13:00 h               
Presentation of the lađa boat crew of the Ministry of the Interior -  Josip Jović Police Academy
 
11:00 h            
Themed exhibition “Lađa and Trupa Boats in the Neretva Region“
 
13:00 h
Film screenings on the Lađa boat marathon
 
17:00-18:00 h
Presentation of the Guiness World Record attempt
Guests: Vitomir Maričić, freediver, Petar Klovar, world record holder in the most demanding freediving discipline - CNF (Constant Weight No Fins)
Organizer: Garmin Hrvatska d.o.o.
 
19 February 2026, Thursday

11:00 h
Film screening and presentation of the Neretva Boatmen Association exhibition
 
11:00-14:00 h
Gathering with the Institute of the International Centre for Underwater Archeology in Zadar for the promotion and development of the Neretva valley
               
20 February 2026, Friday
 
11:00-14:00 h
Presentation/Panel of the International Centre for Underwater Archeology in Zadar
 
15:00-17:00 h
Panel discussion: “A New Chapter for Croatian Nautical Tourism: More Than Sailing!“
How Is Croatian Nautical Industry Changing Today - Who Is Setting the Course of Development?
Croatian boating is entering a new phase of development in which professional standards, education and the visibility of people in the sector are becoming just as important as vessels and destinations.
Representatives of the industry and practice will discuss careers, sector visibility and education: Maja Ban, Vice President of the Croatian Yachting Association (CROYA), Croatian Charter Association, Croatian National Tourist Board, Adria Libar educators and industry professionals will share insights into new career paths and the visibility of yachting among young people. International trends and the development of the yacht charter segment will be introduced by a representative of the Croatian Yachting Association, while Hrvoje Katičić, Vice President of the newly founded Croatian Charter Association, will present the association’s guidelines and first initiatives.
The public sector perspective and the promotion of Croatia as a nautical destination
will be outlined by Kruna Šolić Sutlović (Croatian National Tourist Board). Special emphasis will be placed on the people and knowledge behind the nautical experience. Educators Alessia Cortesi (Guest Relations, professional communication and etiquette) and Ana Kutija (stress management in guest relations) will speak about the importance of non-formal education and sustainable careers, while Silvija Mutić, yacht stewardess and digital content creator will open the discussion on the new visibility of nautical careers through digital channels.
The panel is intended for everyone interested in understanding the industry’s development from multiple perspectives.
Organizer: Adria Libar Maritime Training Center
                      
21 February 2026, Saturday
 
12:00-17:00 h
Panel discussion organized by the Zagreb Boatmen’s Association in cooperation with the continental Boatmen’s associations
 
22 February 2026, Sunday  
 
11:00 h
Programme for visitors organized by the Neretva Boatmen’s Association
 
17:00-18:00 h
Public drawing of prize winners
Organizer: Zagreb Fair