The World Yachting Summit is neither a trade show, nor an event focused on yacht sales.
It is an international convergence platform bringing together industry professionals, innovators, thought leaders and visionaries.
Vision
A New Yachting Event Approach
Yachts and superyachts, international cross-disciplinary topics, a large exhibition space and attention given to a wide range of expert speakers. It is a format that has been successfully experimented in many other industries and differs from the standard yachting scene that is mostly about shows to showcase boats and yachts.
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Mission
Bring everyone together
Alternating between Monaco and Dubai, the WYS represents the future of an industry facing transformation. Its core themes include innovation, connection and excellence in the yachting and superyachting sectors, from 10m to over 100m. The event offers a fully immersive experience, where every participant will be part of the evolution of yachting.
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Audiences
As a B2B + B2B2C + B2C conference and exhibition, WYS is relevant for the entire yachting ecosystem from around the world. As WYS is not held in conjunction with any other yachting event, participants' attention is drawn onto their own contribution to the exchanges and topics that will nurture the future of yachting. WYS is intended for the following audiences:
- UHNWIs & their Representatives
- Officials & Yachting Associations
- Luxury Tourism & Hospitality
- Marina Developers
- Naval Architects, Shipyards
- Brokerage & Management Companies, Dealers
- Charter & Boat Rental Companies
- Equipment Manufacturers
- Innovators (Business & Tech)
Legal, Finance & Insurance - Flag States & Classification Societies
- Investors
- Start-ups & Entrepreneurs
- Universities
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How it works
Combining smartly an exhibition space with conferences and social events, WYS brings a multi-fold platform to professionals interested in the future of yachting, and visitors in need for a better understanding of the industry beyond its yachts.
A HIGH VOLUME OF INTERACTIONS
Most participating companies are altogether exhibitors, speakers & attendees, while enjoying additional networking opportunities through high quality social events
NO COMPULSORY AGENDA
WYS avoids the strict linear schedule that predominantly features in any yachting industry event, with keynotes and roundtables that follow one another
DO IT YOUR OWN WAY
WYS is built to allow participants to select core topics of interest without having to attend everything, with the editorial program arranged to address different sectors and profiles
ALL TOGETHER AT ONCE
Rather than splitting audiences between small targeted events alongside shows, WYS operates as a Summit with multiple avenues – think Davos.
