We are delighted to announce that registration for The Sail Training International Conference 2026 – Bordeaux is open!
Our next conference will take place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th January 2026 at the Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux – a modern, spacious, purpose-built conference centre in the Bordeaux Lac (or Lake District) area in the North of the city – a reclaimed area based around a very attractive recreational lake.
As the leading voice in sail training and Tall Ships, we are delighted to once more welcome delegates from around the world including Tall Ship owners and operators, sail training providers and host port organisers of future events, to enjoy a programme full of informative sessions and invaluable networking opportunities.
The conference will include a plenary session as well as many interactive break-out sessions, ensuring that information exchange and networking remain at the heart of the event.
Click below to Register for the conference:
We look forward to welcoming you to The Sail Training International Conference – the place where business is done.
Brief Outline of The Sail Training International Conference 2026:
It will take place on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th January 2026 at the Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux, Av. Jean Gabriel Domergue, 33300 Bordeaux, France.
The pre-conference meetings (Youth Council 09.00-18.00hrs and Ships Council 14.00-17.30hrs) will take at the Musée Mer Marine de Bordeaux, 89 Rue des Étrangers, 33300 Bordeaux on Thursday 22nd January.
The Welcome Reception, hosted by Bordeaux Metropole and Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bordeaux and featuring the TSR 2026 ports, will also be held at the Musée Mer Marine de Bordeaux on Thursday 22nd January 19.00-20.30hrs which will be open for private viewing of its fascinating collection of model ships from 18.00hrs.
The Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony will be held at the Pullman Bordeaux le Lac on Saturday 24th January from 19.00hrs, kindly hosted by Bordeaux Metropole and Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bordeaux.
Hotels:
We have listed four lovely hotels suitable for varying budgets, all of which will provide you with great hospitality during your stay in Bordeaux. You can find more details and how to book these in the below dropdowns. Please book as soon as possible for best price and availability.
Conference Fees:
| Delegate Fee | |
|---|---|
| Full Delegate Fee | £885.00 |
| Sail Trainer | £385.00 |
| Young person | £320.00 |
| Member of IC | £280.00 |
| Ships Council | £160.00 |
| Dinner Guest | £60.00 |
With huge thanks to Bordeaux Metropole for enabling STI to revisit Bordeaux in 2026.
Call For Papers:
Work has begun on the conference programme and we are keen to hear from you, any specific topics or subjects you would like to see included in the conference programme.
Please email any suggestions or requests to Vanessa Mori (vanessa.mori@sailtraininginternational.org) by 30th July 2025 so we can be sure that there will be something for everyone.
