INTERFERRY 2025 (special rate available)

04 Oct 2025 08:00AM - 08 Oct 2025 05:00PM Hilton Sorrento Palace Congress Center - Sorrento, Italy Partner Event

Interferry2025, the 49th Annual Interferry conference in Sorrento, Italy, is the premier event in the calendar of shipping conferences.

The attendance of a great number of owners and top-level decision-makers in the ferry industry along with the lively and interactive atmosphere fosters the exchange of experience, ideas and contacts.

Interferry2025 – Interferry’s 49th annual conference – takes place in Sorrento, Italy from October 4 to 8. Hosted by ferry operator and President’s Sponsor the Grimaldi Group, this conference marks a return to the Mediterranean region. As the trade association representing the ferry industry worldwide, the Interferry conference is renowned for attracting top-level decision makers from a wide array of international companies including ferry owners and operators; shipbuilders; designers and engineers; equipment suppliers and manufacturers; and many other related fields.

Interferry2025 will be held at the Hilton Sorrento Palace Congress Center. Located within the conference hotel – the beautiful Hilton Sorrento Palace – the Congress Center creates an environment conducive to networking and collaboration. The center will be an excellent space for conference activities including the speakers program, coffee breaks, happy hours, and the exhibitor displays. As always, the event will feature topical speakers and sessions; the very popular Ferry Leaders panels; many outstanding networking opportunities; and a technical tour hosted by the Grimaldi Group.  Sponsors and exhibitors will enjoy a large exhibition area in which to display their products and services to conference attendees.

Networking opportunities and events at Interferry2025 include: PreTours to Pompeii and the island of Capri; Partner Tours which include a trip to Positano, a Sorrento Walking Tour and a La Limonaia Tour; the Sunday Welcome Reception; the Monday Networking Reception; and the Farewell Dinner on Tuesday. The Interferry2025 Technical Tour hosted by the Grimaldi Group will be on Wednesday October 8th. The Tech Tour promises to be an informative outing during which delegates will tour the Grimaldi Group operations in Sorrento, which is a great way to cap off the conference.

Conference registration for Interferry members opens May 1, and general registration opens July 1. Early bird rates for all registrations are in effect through August 15. Find out more here

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