Adriatic Nautical Business Forum 2026

CONGRESS & EVENT CENTER ZADAR, Hotel Pinija
16.04.2026. | 09:00 – 17:00

Adriatic Nautical Business Forum (ANBForum) is a specialized B2B event dedicated to the development of premium nautical tourism in Croatia, with a special focus on the Zadar region as a growing hub of nautical excellence.
The forum brings together key industry stakeholders: charter companies (bareboat, crewed and daily), marinas, suppliers, brokers, sales teams, institutional representatives and destination organizations. Its goal is to open dialogue between the operational sector and decision-makers, and to encourage concrete conclusions that can be applied in practice.
The program includes thematic panels, expert lectures and moderated discussions with a focus on service standards, sales models, business sustainability, digitalization and the long-term competitiveness of the Croatian charter sector. Special emphasis is placed on experience sharing, participant networking and creating a platform for industry collaboration.
ANBForum is not a traditional conference, but a business day intended for professionals who live and breathe the nautical industry and want to actively participate in shaping its future development.

Adriatic Nautical Business Forum (ANBForum) is a one-day B2B business event intended for professionals from the nautical and tourism industries. The focus is on knowledge exchange, networking and opening concrete topics that impact the operations of charter companies and related sectors.
1. Conference program
Expert panels and lectures featuring relevant speakers from the nautical sector, tourism, institutions and business management. Topics include sales, service standards, digitalization, sustainability, human resource management and market trends.
2. B2B networking
Structured networking between charter companies, marinas, suppliers, brokers, agencies and institutional partners. Specially designed program segments enable direct conversations and business connections.
3. Sponsorship packages
Multi-level sponsorship options (General, Gold, thematic and round table partners) including:
– Brand visibility before, during and after the event
– Opportunity to participate in panels or thematic discussions
– Exhibition space
– Presence in all promotional materials and media communication
4. Media partnership
Collaboration with relevant professional and business media through announcements, interviews, reports and post-event coverage.
ANBForum provides:
– Access to a targeted B2B audience
– A platform for positioning your brand within the premium nautical segment
– Space for direct communication with decision-makers
– Visibility within an industry actively seeking new solutions and partnerships
– The event is designed as a business platform that connects people, ideas and concrete actions in the development of the Croatian nautical sector.

Founder
Selma Cubara
Short Bio
Selma Cubara is the founder of the B2B platform čarter.hr and the initiator of the first Adriatic Nautical Business Forum (ANBForum) in Zadar.
With more than 20 years of active involvement in the yacht charter industry, and over a decade of experience as a marketing strategist specialized in nautical tourism, she connects operations, sales and marketing with the goal of strengthening professional standards and the long-term sustainability of the charter sector in Croatia.

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