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.
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?
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.
How do I register and where?
MyICE platform
All registrations are done via MyICE platform where you can register your company and participants. You can register here
Meetings & preparation before ICE
Handshake 3.0 app – how meetings at ICE work
Handshake 3.0 is the official meeting platform for International Charter Expo. All business meetings at ICE are organised through this platform.
With Handshake 3.0, 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.
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.
Participating at ICE – visitors and exhibitors
Exhibitors
Participate with a booth, available exclusively to:
Charter Managers
Suppliers
- We prepare booth for you
- Convenient for you
Visitors
Charter brokers can attend only as visitors
- Attend ICE without a booth
- Business Visitor passes are limited
Exhibiting at ICE with a booth
Exhibiting at ICE is simple and fully organised
Your booth is prepared before you arrive, so you can focus on meetings and business
You can choose from three booth sizes, depending on your needs:
- $Single booth – 8 m²
- $Double booth – 16 m²
- $Premium booth – 32 m²
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?
- Blue – charter managers, 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.
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.