Taking place in London, a key focal point for the superyacht industry, The Future of Superyachts will will attract a broad spectrum of leaders across both industries including superyacht captains, Owners, charter brokers, charterers, agents, yacht managers, tourism
specialists, policy-makers, sales brokers, family offices, financiers, lawyers and corporate service providers.
The conference programme will focus on key topics such as:
* What`s the future for the Superyacht Industry?
* Marine Tourism: A look at marine tourism initiatives around the globe and
their impact on the superyacht industry
* Cryptocurrencies: What role will crypto play in superyacht transactions?
* The Media & the Superyacht Industry: How is the superyacht media changing
and how well is the industry taking advantage?
* Recycling: How does superyacht recycling work?
You can register for a delegate place using the link above, or for further information on sponsoring or exhibiting please email lorna@quaynote.ca
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Session One: Welcome to the conference
09.00
Conference organizer`s opening remarks
Lorna Titley, Director, Quaynote Communications
09.05
Conference Chairman`s introduction to the conference
Panel Discussion: What`s the future for the Superyacht Industry?
*What will the superyacht of the future look like and how will NextGen Owners use it?
*How will new design technologies revolutionize the industry?
*What impact will AI and XR have in the world of superyachts?
*How can we address industry skills shortages going forwards?
Panellists to include:
Ed Ewer, CEO, Superyacht Recruiter
Dasha Moronova Designs, Interior Design / Homes & Yachts / Project Management / Luxury Supply
Session Two: The Future for Marine Tourism
10.00
PanelPanel / Presentation: Marine Tourism: The challenges & opportunities
* How will marine tourism continue to promote economic development?
* A Case Study: how to create a marine tourism hub
* Key ingredients: Finance, partnerships, government buy-in
*What more needs to happen to promote superyacht hubs of the future?
10.45
Refreshment Break
Session Three: How will superyacht insurance evolve?
11.15
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Vincent Huens de Brouwer, Yacht Insurance Broker, Covership
Panellists to include:
Matt Halpin, Lead Class Underwriter (Yacht & Marine Trade)
Lead Yacht / MS Amlin
Aaron Jago, Associate Director, Marine & Aviation (Yachts), Tysers
Nicola Kingman, Syndicate Manager – Yachts, Yachtowners
Joanna Drysdale, Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG Insurance
Session Four: What legal developments will shape the future of the industry?
12.10
Panel: What are the latest legal developments?
Our panellists update you on changes affecting every stage of the yacht acquisition and operation process including:
*Construction
*Sales & Purchases
*VAT & Customs
*Crew
*Finance
*What is the regime under which big yachts of EU or non EU flags can execute charters in Greece, VAT charter in Greece etc?
Panellists include:
Janet Xanthopoulos, Director, Head of Yacht and Jet Department, Rosemont International / Rosemont Yacht Services
Alex Chumillas, Tax Marine & Aviation Spain SL
Elisavet Kapasakali, SK Law
13.00
Lunch
Session Five: NFTs, the Metaverse and Superyachts
14.05
Presentation:
*What is the role of NFTs and the Metaverse in the Superyacht Industry?
What are NFTs and the Metaverse?
How will they be used within the superyacht industry?
What is required to access the metaverse?
The legal challenges surrounding NFTs and the Metaverse
Manila di Giovanni, Founder & CEO, DWorld
14.25
Will my job be replaced or just made easier?
*The impact of AI and XR have in the world of superyachts?
14.40
Questions
Session Six: Sustainability and Ecology: How can we really make an impact?
14.50
Presentation: Educating the superyacht industry about sustainability
*How crew, family offices and superyacht industry can implement sustainability strategies that make a difference
Claire Ferandier Sicard, Founder & CEO, Sustainability Specialist
15.10
Presentation: The Challenges & Opportunities for Yacht Construction and Recycling
*How does superyacht recycling work?
*The importance of building a recyclable, clean yacht in the first place
*What can we do to encourage more Owners to recycle their yachts?
*How to make a luxury product more sustainable but as desirable
Marion Koch, Technical Director Innovation Yachts
15.30
Questions
15.45
Refreshment Break
Session Seven: The Media and the Superyacht Industry
16.15
Panel: How is superyacht media changing?
*How is industry making use of various media outlets?
Panellists to include:
Natalia Langsdale, Founder, Myth vs Reality Circle of Luxury Professionals
Marion Waard, Founder & Managing Director, Superyacht Times
Claire Hagen, Head of Social Media & Digital Communications, Fraser Yachts
17.00
End of Conference
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Ed Ewer
CEO, Superyacht Recruiter
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Ed Ewer
CEO, Superyacht Recruiter
Ed is CEO of leading shoreside recruiter SYR.
With 10 years recruitment experience across all areas of shoreside, he launched his own agency early in 2021 and alongside his team, works strategically with the global large yacht industry to place individuals from the shop floor to the board room.
Dasha Moranova
Founder and Director, Dasha Moranova Designs
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Dasha Moranova
Founder and Director, Dasha Moranova Designs
Aaron Jago
Associate Director, Marine & Aviation (Yachts), Tysers
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Aaron Jago
Associate Director, Marine & Aviation (Yachts), Tysers
Aaron began his Insurance career in 2008 at RFIB (Now Tysers) as a placing broker, focussing on yacht hull business. In 2014, Aaron established a Marine Superyacht practice for a small independent Lloyd’s broker before joining Miller Insurance Services LLP in 2017, where he led their Yacht team for negotiating and placing contracts on behalf of London and International markets. He has extensive experience handling yacht hull and machinery, professional crew and P&I risks, as well as new build superyacht construction. He has brought international business into London from locations across the USA and Europe, with a key focus on Florida and Monaco. Over the last 12 years, Aaron has arranged insurance products for many of the world’s largest superyachts.
Nicola Kingman
Syndicate Manager- Yachts, Yachtowners
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Nicola Kingman
Syndicate Manager- Yachts, Yachtowners
Joanna Drysdale
Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG Insurance
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Joanna Drysdale
Manager, Underwriting Services, MHG Insurance
Joanna is the manager of the Underwriting Services team at MHG Insurance in the Isle of Man where she has been specialising in yacht crew insurance for 12 years.
An advocate for crew mental health and wellbeing, Joanna volunteers with the steering committee for Yacht Crew Help, a resource for yacht crew in distress which is run by International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN).
Janet Xanthopoulos
Director, Head of Yacht and Jet Department, Rosemont International / Rosemont Yacht Services
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Janet Xanthopoulos
Director, Head of Yacht and Jet Department, Rosemont International / Rosemont Yacht Services
Claire Ferandier Sicard
Founder & CEO, Sustainability Specialist
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Claire Ferandier Sicard
Founder & CEO, Sustainability Specialist
Marion Koch
Technical Director, Innovation Yachts
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Marion Koch
Technical Director, Innovation Yachts
Natalia Langsdale
Founder, Myth vs Reality Circle of Luxury Professionals
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Natalia Langsdale
Founder, Myth vs Reality Circle of Luxury Professionals
Merijn de Waard
Founder & Managing Director, Superyacht Times
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Merijn de Waard
Founder & Managing Director, Superyacht Times
Claire Hagen
Head of Social Media & Digital Communications, Fraser Yachts
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Claire Hagen
Head of Social Media & Digital Communications, Fraser Yachts
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