SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce the programme for the Gulf Superyacht Summit. The two-day event will be held on the 9 and 10 November in Dubai onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2, under the patronage of P&O Marinas. A limited amount of early bird tickets are still available.
The Gulf Superyacht Summit will be held during the two days proceeding the first ever SailGP Championship to take place in Dubai’s Mina Rashid. Some of the key sponsors already signed up include Patron P&O Marinas, Event Partner Lürssen and Platinum Sponsors Al Seer Marine, Abu Dhabi Ports and Camper & Nicholsons International.
On Wednesday 9 November, the summit will focus on the Gulf region, from the regulatory perspective, business perspective and client/cruising perspective.
08:45-9:30 Welcome coffee
During this time, attendees can register, have a coffee and network with other attendees and speakers.
09:30-09:45 Analysing the Gulf superyacht market
Founder and Director of SuperYacht Times, Merijn de Waard, will present and explore the findings of a SuperYacht Times report on the Gulf Superyacht market and fleet movements.
09:45-10:25 The future of the Gulf and the Red Sea
A panel of experts from the region will give an overview of the latest developments in the Gulf region and the Red Sea.
10:25-11:05 Investing in the UAE
With a growing fleet and an increasing demand for yachts, it is now a great time to invest in the yacht industry of the United Arab Emirates. This talk will discuss the opportunities and challenges of investigating or starting a yacht business in the UAE.
11:05-11:35 Coffee break
A 30-minute coffee break and opportunity to network.
11:35 - 12:15 Looking after the growing fleet in the UAE
The global superyacht fleet is ever-growing, including within the UAE. This expansion calls for a broadening and bettering of facilities and services, such as marinas, agents, suppliers and shipyards, to support the increasing presence of yachts and superyachts in the Gulf region. This talk will discuss what is currently taking place in the region and what needs to be done.
12:15-12:55 The challenges of finance and insurance in the Gulf
This talk will investigate the challenges and solutions facing the superyacht market in the Gulf. With a focus on finance and insurance, themes such as access to financing and insurance providers with knowledge of the yachting business are explored.
12:55-14:20 Lunch
Enjoy a networking lunch onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2.
14:20-15:00 Discover the Gulf - what to do and where to go?
There is so much to discover on a superyacht cruise of the Gulf. This talk will explore exactly what is on offer in the region, and poses challenges and solutions about how the different regions can cooperate.
15:00-15:30 The owner’s perspective
Discover the world of cruising the Gulf region and beyond from an owner’s perspective through an interview with a superyacht owner.
15:30-16:10 Charter: The way forward for the Gulf?
To put a destination on the map, it is imperative that the region offers yachts available for charter. From day charters to overnight charters, how can the Gulf attract more charter yachts?
16:10-17:00 Closing drinks
End the day with a drink and the opportunity to meet other delegates and speakers.
17:00-19:00 SailGP Tours
Attendees can enjoy a unique opportunity to have a look behind the scenes at SailGP.
19:30-22:30 VIP Gala Dinner
A VIP gala dinner for sponsors, speakers and VIP guests.
On Thursday 10 November, the summit will focus on the future, exploring new opportunities and new technologies.
8:15-9:00 Welcome coffee
Attendees can register, have a coffee and network with other attendees and speakers.
9:00-9:40 The Great Eastern route
The objective of this talk is to explore what the different regions and countries of the Gulf can do together to get more superyachts travelling eastwards.
9:40-10:00 SailGP: Learnings from highly innovative and fast sailing yachts
A speaker from SailGP will highlight some of the cool and innovative things going on at SailGP and what the wider superyacht industry can learn from this.
10:00-10:40 Creating the virtual superyacht capital
Dubai is one of the world’s leading locations for crypto, blockchain and the Metaverse. This talk will ask how the yachting industry can benefit from this digital revolution and what role Dubai can play in this development.
10:40-11:10 Coffee break
A 30-minute coffee break and opportunity to network.
11:10-11:30 Levidian: A hydrogen and graphene future
This presentation will be about Levidian and its ability to convert CO2 into graphene and hydrogen.
11:30-12:10 Why are superyachts not yet powered by hydrogen?
With many forward-thinking billionaires as clients, why is there not yet a superyacht on the water that is powered by hydrogen? This talk will discuss the latest developments in the industry and projected developments in five years' time.
12:10-12:50 Designing and building superyachts versus cruise ships
The designing and building markets are forever changing. Right now, we are seeing superyachts getting larger, the market for small luxury cruise ships growing, cruise ship builders turning to yacht building and residential ship projects on the rise. What can we learn from the markets?
12:50-13:30 Keynote Interview: Speaker TBC
A keynote interview with one of the leading CEO’s in the superyacht industry.
13:30-15:00 Lunch
Enjoy lunch onboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 and have to opportunity to network with delegates and speakers.
17:00-19:00 SailGP Tours
Attendees can enjoy a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes at SailGP.
Tickets can be purchased on the website of the Gulf Superyacht Summit.
For any sponsorship enquiries please contact [email protected].
The following companies have confirmed their sponsorships:
