The YBA London Summer Social 2025 welcomed close to 100 attendees, bringing together a vibrant mix of industry professionals to mark the final event of the season.

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The evening was a great success, drawing not only long-standing YBA supporters but also plenty of fresh faces. Many attendees came from new member companies, while others joined from a variety of departments across the shipping world, showing that the YBA’s reach is expanding well beyond the traditional broking desks. The mix of experience, roles, and perspectives highlighted the growing appeal of YBA events, as the network continues to build bridges across the sector.

With such strong turnout and enthusiasm, the Summer Social was the perfect way to close out the London calendar before YBA takes its programme international later this month. Events in both Athens and Singapore are set to take place at the end of September, offering opportunities for members and newcomers alike to connect with peers and expand their networks on a global scale.

Although this was the final YBA London gathering of the summer, the programme will return in the winter with more opportunities for members to meet, exchange ideas, and enjoy the strong sense of community that defines the association.

To make sure you don’t miss out on future announcements, highlights, and invitations, the YBA has launched a new LinkedIn page. Members and industry colleagues are encouraged to join the group and stay connected with the latest updates!