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Technological Advances — The Road to Net-Zero

Keynote : Yesterday, today and tomorrow ; how does the quest for efficiency bring the yachting & superyachting industries closer to sustainability ?

Engineering:

Are today’s technological innovations game changers?
R&D: where are we heading for?
Propulsion: What’s new? (Hydrogen ICE, flex fuel systems,…)
Energy storage and distribution: Is the transition to renewable energy taking place?
The integration of AI and IoT in modern yachts
The use of AI for predictive maintenance and yacht performance optimization
Advances in safety systems
Advances in efficiency / management systems
Advances in navigation systems
Increased engineering complexity: Friend or foe?
Producing, storing and using energy onboard: A dream or reality?
The autonomous yacht: What’s on the horizon?

Challenges Ahead : Reinventing the Yachting World

Keynote : The social acceptability of yachting remains a challenge, especially with the younger generations who are very sensitive to the protection of the environment. Reflections on ways forward to improve the industry’s image ?

Tax, Regulations & Compliance, Insurance

The evolution of regulatory requirements: tougher calls?
Certification and compliance: refitting yachts for tomorrow’s regulations
The impact of changing tax regulations on market potential
How simplified customs & immigration procedures attract yachts?
Increased risks: The insurance perspective
Regulatory divergence across different markets: what difference does it make?

Challenges Ahead : Reinventing the Yachting World

Keynote : The social acceptability of yachting remains a challenge, especially with the younger generations who are very sensitive to the protection of the environment. Reflections on ways forward to improve the industry’s image ?

Crew matters

Crew skills: How to deal with more complex vessels?
The shortage of qualified crew: An impossible equation?
Improving CSR for crew: Beyond MLC
What owners want, what crew expect: bridging the gaps

Challenges Ahead : Reinventing the Yachting World

Keynote : The social acceptability of yachting remains a challenge, especially with the younger generations who are very sensitive to the protection of the environment. Reflections on ways forward to improve the industry’s image ?

Technology, Training & Skills

Are existing professional degrees up to technological date?
Managing new technologies onboard: safety & operational capabilities
Making complex vessels simple to use
Onshore support & facilities: Is the industry equipped to maintain yachts?
A comparison with the automotive world: of dealers and repair centers
Cybersecurity at sea: Protecting owners and guests

Challenges Ahead : Reinventing the Yachting World

Keynote : The social acceptability of yachting remains a challenge, especially with the younger generations who are very sensitive to the protection of the environment. Reflections on ways forward to improve the industry’s image ?

Protection of the Environment

The development of zero-emission cruising areas: what’s looming?
Incentivizing decarbonization and/or taxing polluters
Sound impact: How to go yachting without disturbing marine life?
Coral reefs, Posidonia meadows…: Preventing & repairing damage
The role of environmental conservation in yachting tourism
Life Cycle Assessments: Imposing changes in practices?
Are carbon offsetting & sustainability certificates factors in charter or purchase calls?

Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms

Keynote(s) : Fragmentation vs. consolidation, how are the yachting & superyachting businesses evolving?

Charter / Rental:

The state of the markets (global, regional, size segments)
The evolution of the role of the charter broker: customizing the entire journey?
The evolution of the role of the charter agent: yacht marketing 101
Boat rental redefined: new business models for new clients?
Yacht charter redefined: about Clubs and shipyard branded strategies
Yachting for destination discovery / cultural immersion: Where, why, how?
The rise of exploration yachts: A myth or reality?
Experiential chartering: beyond luxury to adventure and purpose
Wellness yachting: A new lifestyle trend?
Sustainable chartering: are clients are driving change?
Sustainable yachting: how to solve the equation?
Are Apps and online platforms changing the rules?

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Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms

Keynote(s) : Fragmentation vs. consolidation, how are the yachting & superyachting businesses evolving?

New Construction:

The state of the markets
Incorporating the supply chain vs. splitting it: Who does what and why
Trends in exterior design and naval architecture: What clients expect (global, regional)
Trends in materials, engineering and technology: What clients expect (global, regional)
Trends in interior design: what clients expect (global, regional)
Customization vs. standardization: Which model is gaining ground?
How are new environmental regulations impacting design and construction?

Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms

Keynote(s) : Fragmentation vs. consolidation, how are the yachting & superyachting businesses evolving?

Brokerage, Dealerships, Direct Sales: Are business models evolving ?

The state of the markets
Global presence vs local networks: What works, what doesn’t?
The boutique broker vs the all-encompassing powerhouse: what works, what doesn’t?
Are Apps and digital platforms changing the rules?
Yacht sharing: Are the « Airbnb for yachts » platforms gaining traction?
Is the subscription-based yacht ownership model gaining traction?
Enhanced post-sales relationship management: which services make a difference?
The role of blockchain in ownership, chartering, and maintenance tracking

Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms

Keynote(s) : Fragmentation vs. consolidation, how are the yachting & superyachting businesses evolving?

Owners & Charterers:

Where the clients come from? Yachting / Superyachting
The role of cultural preferences in regional yachting trends
Owning vs renting / chartering: changes in patterns?
The rise of co-ownership and fractional ownership models, for what success?
The role of family offices in yacht ownership and management
Are virtual reality and AI redefining the client experience?
Are software, Apps and AI changing the rules – an operator’s perspective
Are new business models bound to emerge ?
Yachting for Millennials and Gen Z: How preferences are shifting
Toys: What’s the magic wand to attract clients?
What can the yachting industry take or learn from the travel industry?
What can the yachting industry take or learn from the villa rental business?
What can the yachting industry take or learn from hospitality / hotel industries ?
Client loyalty programs like in the airline or hotel industries: worth anything in yachting?
Recipes for designing the perfect charter
Keys for a successful charter yacht
What ranges / models of boat rent well and why?
The role of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) in yacht ownership
Currency fluctuations and their impact on yacht charter and sales
Infrastructure developments & the rise of yachting lifestyle: A chicken & egg story?
Where will the next generations go yachting?
What will the next generations go yachting on?

Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms

Keynote(s) : Fragmentation vs. consolidation, how are the yachting & superyachting businesses evolving?

The Impact of External Forces:

Geopolitical tensions and their impact on yachting destinations
International economic context(s)
The impact of global wealth shifts on yachting demand
Financial & tax / legal / insurance matters
Toughening environmental regulations: What consequences?
The role of government incentives in developing yachting markets
Residency and citizenship incentives for yacht owners: what difference they make?

Tourism & Yachting : Recipes for success

Keynote : Yachting / superyachts infrastructure development <-> attractiveness of destination <-> yachting lifestyle: a « chicken & egg » story?

Success stories / case studies:

West Med (French Riviera, Italian Riviera, Balearics)
East Med (Adriatic, Greece, Turkey)
Florida & the Bahamas vs. California
The Caribbean vs. emerging markets for new winter destinations

Tourism & Yachting : Recipes for success

Keynote : Yachting / superyachts infrastructure development <-> attractiveness of destination <-> yachting lifestyle: a « chicken & egg » story?

Celebrities, Influencers & (Yachting) Destination Marketing : How does it work?

The historic example of the French Riviera & St Tropez
Portofino, Capri: the Italian way(s)
Monaco, the capital of yachting
Integration of yachting within destination events and festivals
The role of yacht clubs and networking communities in the future of yachting
The influence of social media and celebrity culture on yachting tourism
A cultural & historical perspective: from racing to yachting
The power of film and TV in yachting tourism
Superyacht events and their impact on destination marketing / yachting tourism

Tourism & Yachting : Recipes for success

Keynote : Yachting / superyachts infrastructure development <-> attractiveness of destination <-> yachting lifestyle: a « chicken & egg » story?

Case Studies (yachting & superyachting)

Unlocking the Red Sea (roadmap, market segments, infrastructure, regulations…)
Unlocking the Indian Ocean (roadmap, market segments, infrastructure, regulations…)
Unlocking Southeast Asia (roadmap, market segments, infrastructure, regulations…)
Unlocking South America (roadmap, market segments, infrastructure, regulations…)
Unlocking the South Pacific (roadmap, market segments, infrastructure, regulations…)
The Artic & Antarctic: How to both market & protect these playgrounds?

Tourism & Yachting : Recipes for success

Keynote : Yachting / superyachts infrastructure development <-> attractiveness of destination <-> yachting lifestyle: a « chicken & egg » story?

The hidden secrets of superyachting

Understanding and optimizing maritime laws & flag state regulations 101
Yachting and local economies: Boosting employment and investment
Tax & financial strategies for yacht and superyacht owners
The importance of maintenance & repair facilities, fuel and supplies
The importance of fuel and provisioning

Technological Advances — The Road to Net-Zero

Keynote : Yesterday, today and tomorrow ; how does the quest for efficiency bring the yachting & superyachting industries closer to sustainability ?

New Construction, Design & Refit:

Catamarans, Lofts afloat…: The rise of new design propositions
Flying boats: The solution?
Size & volume matters: Reflections on the evolution of client expectations
Type matters: Are sailing yachts gaining traction?
Comfort onboard & sustainable efficiency: The impossible combination?
Materials: Sustainability at stake (GRP, carbon fiber, paints, steel…)
Modular yacht designs for sustainable refit & extended yacht lifespan
Digital twins and advanced simulation in yacht design
The Role of biophilic design in sustainable yachting

Challenges Ahead : Reinventing the Yachting World

Keynote : The social acceptability of yachting remains a challenge, especially with the younger generations who are very sensitive to the protection of the environment. Reflections on ways forward to improve the industry’s image ?

Yachting Lifestyle & Destinations

Shoulder seasons: The impossible road to further market potential?
New destinations: Discussing the keys to raise potential & attractiveness
Integrated Luxury: Hotels, resorts, and marinas that connect needs & lifestyle
Overcoming infrastructure challenges in remote destinations
The development of yachting hubs in remote or undeveloped regions
Regional collaboration: Yachting corridors and multi-nation destinations
Digital nomads at sea: yachts as long-term floating residences?
The impact of seasonality and climate change on charter markets
Climate Change and its impact on yacht routes and destinations

Technological Advances — The Road to Net-Zero

Keynote : Yesterday, today and tomorrow ; how does the quest for efficiency bring the yachting & superyachting industries closer to sustainability ?

Case studies:

Hydrogen-powered boats: benefits & challenges
The use of methanol and other alternative fuels: Concrete examples
Sail, sail, sail: Back to the future?
Electric yachting: operational profiles, benefits & challenges
The nuclear option: a fantasy?
Project Zero: the ultimate sustainable yacht?
Learnings from the automotive world

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Technological Advances — The Road to Net-Zero

Keynote : Yesterday, today and tomorrow ; how does the quest for efficiency bring the yachting & superyachting industries closer to sustainability ?

Challenges Ahead : Reinventing the Yachting World

Keynote : The social acceptability of yachting remains a challenge, especially with the younger generations who are very sensitive to the protection of the environment. Reflections on ways forward to improve the industry’s image ?

Challenges Ahead : Reinventing the Yachting World

Keynote : The social acceptability of yachting remains a challenge, especially with the younger generations who are very sensitive to the protection of the environment. Reflections on ways forward to improve the industry’s image ?

Challenges Ahead : Reinventing the Yachting World

Keynote : The social acceptability of yachting remains a challenge, especially with the younger generations who are very sensitive to the protection of the environment. Reflections on ways forward to improve the industry’s image ?

Challenges Ahead : Reinventing the Yachting World

Keynote : The social acceptability of yachting remains a challenge, especially with the younger generations who are very sensitive to the protection of the environment. Reflections on ways forward to improve the industry’s image ?

Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms

Keynote(s) : Fragmentation vs. consolidation, how are the yachting & superyachting businesses evolving?

Newsletter

Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms

Keynote(s) : Fragmentation vs. consolidation, how are the yachting & superyachting businesses evolving?

Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms

Keynote(s) : Fragmentation vs. consolidation, how are the yachting & superyachting businesses evolving?

Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms

Keynote(s) : Fragmentation vs. consolidation, how are the yachting & superyachting businesses evolving?

Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms

Keynote(s) : Fragmentation vs. consolidation, how are the yachting & superyachting businesses evolving?

Tourism & Yachting : Recipes for success

Keynote : Yachting / superyachts infrastructure development <-> attractiveness of destination <-> yachting lifestyle: a « chicken & egg » story?

Tourism & Yachting : Recipes for success

Keynote : Yachting / superyachts infrastructure development <-> attractiveness of destination <-> yachting lifestyle: a « chicken & egg » story?

Tourism & Yachting : Recipes for success

Keynote : Yachting / superyachts infrastructure development <-> attractiveness of destination <-> yachting lifestyle: a « chicken & egg » story?

Tourism & Yachting : Recipes for success

Keynote : Yachting / superyachts infrastructure development <-> attractiveness of destination <-> yachting lifestyle: a « chicken & egg » story?

Technological Advances — The Road to Net-Zero

Keynote : Yesterday, today and tomorrow ; how does the quest for efficiency bring the yachting & superyachting industries closer to sustainability ?

Challenges Ahead : Reinventing the Yachting World

Keynote : The social acceptability of yachting remains a challenge, especially with the younger generations who are very sensitive to the protection of the environment. Reflections on ways forward to improve the industry’s image ?

Technological Advances — The Road to Net-Zero

Keynote : Yesterday, today and tomorrow ; how does the quest for efficiency bring the yachting & superyachting industries closer to sustainability ?

(which are likely to join our upcoming FAQ section)
Please contact us using the form below in order to have a quick response.