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Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 summary

 SuperYacht Times takes a look at everything you may have missed from this year’s packed programme at the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023.

A complete summary of the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023

With just over a month until the 2023 edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, now is the time to purchase the last remaining early bird tickets for the two-day event. This year’s summit will be held on the 22 and 23 November at Hilton Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, under the patronage of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P & O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249907/image/large-e64a8b3b6ddfc6e8ee5e9c215c59cc53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249907">Some of the keynote speakers have already been announced with Marco Valle, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut-Benetti</a> declared as the honoured keynote speaker for the event. Marco has well over two decades of experience with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut Yachts</a>, overseeing motor yacht models ranging from 10 to 107-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289365/image/large-268cc1ca3ccc855918b6cc02f12b881b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289365">Some of the other speakers present at the event include Hamza Mustafa, COO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="P & O Marinas (Company)">P&amp;O Marinas</a>, Captain Saif Al Mheiri of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi Maritime (Company)">Abu Dhabi Maritime</a> and Gunther Alvarado, the COO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4790" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Seer Marine (Company)">Al Seer Marine</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249921/image/large-3d6a3bb6590bec677108333481e728a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249921">They will be followed by Stefano Tositti, &nbsp;Founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Group (Company)">Acquera</a>, Jean-Marc Bolinger, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92 Group</a> and Yan Turner, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> Saudi Arabia. This year will also see a presentation by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini</a> on the Sindalah Island, as well as a talk from Billy Cañellas, Head of Asset Management at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NEOM (Company)">NEOM</a> and Jeff Houlgrave of Marine Projects. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279573/image/large-687376ff1939af507a13b0954a583a72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279573">Attendees at the event will also hear from Paris Baloumis, Group Marketing Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, Kevin Laverty, Director of Projects at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a> and Engel-Jan de Boer, Yacht Segment Director at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249753/image/large-956d94701c63341ffea195f2ac0165a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249753"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>’ Co-founder, Francis Lapp will also return to the stage again this year to discuss yachts of the future, examining whether companies will prioritise making a statement or solving practical challenges. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279559/image/large-2a6251e9c31bab8351c9a6883cef082c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279559">The jam-packed programme of events will take place a few days before the Abu Dhabi F1, marking the first time that the event has taken place outside of Dubai since its foundation in 2018.You can find the full schedule here, and more information on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit here</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2023/tickets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Early bird tickets</a> for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/185" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2023">Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023</a> are selling fast with only a few remaining. Don’t miss out, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/events/gulf-superyacht-summit-2023/tickets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">buy your tickets today</a>!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281139/image/large-8636c064363b95a9e2cb8da1727afee7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281139"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284697/image/large-0f6be4ac270806a01599c75fc2060f26.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284697">

Last few Early Bird tickets remaining for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023

Now is the last chance to purchase the remaining early bird tickets for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 held in Abu Dhabi.

Last chance to purchase Early Bird tickets for the Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Yachting (Company)">Acquera Yachting</a> has announced the establishment of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Yachting (Company)">Acquera Yachting</a> Middle East, their new office headquarters will be located in Dubai and dedicated to enhancing the yachting experience within the Middle East region. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287552/image/large-0f1eff92f7b751e45c6a0541cd3b4f9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287552">This decision derived from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Yachting (Company)">Acquera Yachting</a>’s partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inchcape Shipping Services (Company)">Inchcape Shipping Services</a> which commenced in 2005. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inchcape Shipping Services (Company)">Inchcape Shipping Services</a> is now set to transition into the yachting industry and operate exclusively under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Yachting (Company)">Acquera Yachting</a> brand.CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4975" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Group (Company)">Acquera Group</a> Stefano Tositti commented on the development stating, “The establishment of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Yachting (Company)">Acquera</a> Middle East and our exclusive partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6816" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inchcape Shipping Services (Company)">Inchape Shipping Services</a> represents a significant milestone in our mission to redefine the yacht agency industry.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248504/image/large-78e2679ac0f7613fc6d94ed49f071eb3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248504">The headquarters of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Yachting (Company)">Acquera</a> Middle East will be situated in Dubai, strategically located to accommodate the increasing demand for yacht services within the region. In addition, the experienced Mr. Thanura Dissanayake will take the position of Operations Manager to oversee and direct company activities within the region. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Yachting (Company)">Acquera Yachting</a> Middle East will serve as the central hub for managing operations in a variety of key areas including Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain.In terms of technology, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Acquera Yachting (Company)">Acquera yachting</a> Middle East will leverage AYPRO, the company’s ERP operational platform, to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. In addition, the company’s AcqueraPro application is set to expand its services into the Middle East.

 Acquera Yachting announces new office in the Middle East

Yachting agency Acquera Yachting has announced their expansion and establishment of a new office located in the Middle East.