By invitation only

World Yachting Summit 2026

27 November 2026

The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai

No account needed. Each request is reviewed by the M3 team. Our answer is sent by e-mail.

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DateFriday 27 November 2026
VenueThe Lana, Dorchester Collection, Marasi Bay, Dubai
FormatBy invitation only. Conferences, workshop tables, cocktail and gala dinner

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The day at a glance

One day of short conferences, workshop tables and networking, followed by a cocktail and gala dinner.

9:00Welcome coffee, welcome address and keynote by OMNIYAT
10:00Conferences on the destination dividend and the GCC
11:45Four workshop tables, then an interactive lunch
19:30Cocktail at the Riviera Bar, then gala dinner

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Why attend

Meet decision makers

Developers, marina operators, shipyards, authorities and investors.

A day built for exchange

Short conferences and four workshop tables, followed by an interactive lunch.

An evening in Dubai

Cocktail and gala dinner at The Lana, Dorchester Collection.

What is WYS?

The World Yachting Summit is an invitation only forum for the yachting and waterfront industry. The second edition takes place at The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, on 27 November 2026: short conferences, workshop tables, an interactive lunch, then a cocktail and gala dinner.

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First edition, Monaco, April 2025

World Yachting Summit sets new course for industry’s future in Monaco (by Monaco Life) World Yachting Summit sets new course for industry’s future in Monaco (by Monaco Life) The first edition of the World Yachting Summit in Monaco has successfully concluded: a groundbreaking debut that’s shaping the future of yachting! The first edition of the World Yachting Summit in Monaco has successfully concluded: a groundbreaking debut that’s shaping the future of yachting! The Success of the First Edition of the World Yachting Summit: A Debut That Redefines the Future of Yachting The Success of the First Edition of the World Yachting Summit: A Debut That Redefines the Future of Yachting Arjen van Elk from Feadship talks at the WYS: “The key to our success is quality and a desire to innovate” Arjen van Elk from Feadship talks at the WYS: “The key to our success is quality and a desire to innovate” Michael St. Pierre (Princess Yachts Monaco) talks at the WYS: “Understanding yacht owners’ needs is fundamental” Michael St. Pierre (Princess Yachts Monaco) talks at the WYS: “Understanding yacht owners’ needs is fundamental” Tobias Kohl (Rolls-Royce) talks at the WYS: “It is also important to optimise current propulsion systems” Tobias Kohl (Rolls-Royce) talks at the WYS: “It is also important to optimise current propulsion systems”

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Our partners

Main partner

OMNIYAT (Marasi Bay by OMNIYAT)

Partners

Acquera
ESA NanoTech
IGY Marinas
MB92 Group
Plus Marine
Skytopia x Hong Kong International Airport

Media partners

Superyachts Channel

What is WYS?

The World Yachting Summit is an invitation only forum for the yachting and waterfront industry. It brings together developers, marina operators, shipyards, authorities and investors.

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The second edition takes place at The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Dubai, on 27 November 2026: short conferences, workshop tables, an interactive lunch, then a cocktail and gala dinner.

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A Comprehensive Editorial Agenda

The WYS aims to support the development of yachting worldwide, with a particular focus on business evolution and practices, emerging markets and new destinations, as well as the adoption of technological solutions aiming for a cleaner future.

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