1. The best networking in the region
With more than 10 hours of networking in the programme, including a dinner at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, you can be sure that amongst the 150 delegates, you will make many new connections with attendees from Asia, the Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.
Meet people from some of the industry’s top yacht builders and designers including Damen Yachting, Rossinavi, Oceanco, Lürssen, Sanlorenzo, Turquoise Yachts, Ferretti Group, Benetti, Cassetta Yacht Designers, Gulf Craft and SilverYachts.
2. Meet Family Offices & Captains
SuperYacht Times has invited over 50 family offices from Asia to join the first edition of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit. The event also expects to see a good number of yacht captains who are based in Asia in attendance.
Also meet people from financial institutions including Voyager, UBS and InvestHK, as well as the key individuals who manage yachts in the region, such as Lodestone Yachts, Arrow Monaco, Camper & Nicholsons, Burgess and more.
3. Hong Kong home to 75+ superyacht owners
According to SYT iQ, there are more than 75 yacht owners from Hong Kong with yachts over 30-metres. Hong Kong is currently the leading hub in Asia for superyacht owners and hosts a substantial number of yachts.
The city is home to 67 billionaires (Forbes 2024), and holds huge potential from the perspective of superyacht ownership. Take advantage of your visit to the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit to arrange meetings with owners and their teams.
4. Excellent speaker line-up & content
The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit features presentations and panels led by some of the most respected and knowledgeable figures in the superyacht industry.
With a carefully curated selection of topics, attendees include:
The event will conclude with a keynote interview with Rose Damen of Damen Yachting, who will cover Damen Yachting‘s perspective on the value of the Asia-Pacific region, the yard’s strategy over the coming years and the changing landscape of the superyacht construction sector.
You can find out more about the programme and see the full list of speakers here.
5. Market insights and trends
Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit provides in-depth insights into the latest market trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes affecting the superyacht industry in the Asia-Pacific region. After COVID-19, much of the yachting industry has overlooked Asia, making this summit a unique opportunity to connect with key players and gain insights into regional developments and business opportunities.
Understanding these trends is crucial for making informed business decisions and staying competitive in the dynamic superyacht market, allowing you to identify who the key players are in the industry. You can also pick up a copy of SYT’s Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report which will be released at the event, with details explaining the potential for the market and region.