One of the conference discussions' central themes will be how the Turkish yachting industry will accelerate towards an excellent future.
Participants will plunge into a pool of booming businesses, network opportunities, and knowledge transfer.
It will be inspiring. Be There.
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[the list of speakers and panellists will be published soon - stay tuned]
12:00
Registration and Networking
13:10
Session 1
- Introduction by the Conference Organizers
and Conference Chairman
- Setting the scene
- Keynote speech: Türkiye's Vision for Yacht Industry Excellence
13:30
Session 2
Türkiye's Growing Role in the Global Superyacht Market
The vision:
- New expectations from owners, builders, and designers in yachting trends
The market:
- Future trends and market outlook for (green) superyachts
- Global and Turkish order book analysis
The Yacht builders and designers’ views:
- Designing and building the super Yacht of the future in Turkey
- The ways to increase quality in the building process as the Turkish industry is losing price advantage
- Creatingquality Turkish brands
Industry Integration:
- Hotel – cruise - yachting. The increased presence of top players in the hotel and cruise industry entering the luxury yachting industry with new concepts and new buildings
- What are the threats and opportunities?
Chartering:
- What is the future of the charter market?
- Integration of yacht and villa or other assets?
- What are the trends globally and in Turkey
The Marina of the Future:
- Designing, building, and managing future marinas
- Trends of super-yacht marinas in the era of sustainability to accommodate (green) superyachts
- What are the imperatives?
SESSION CHAIRMAN:
DISCUSSION PANELLISTS:
14:40
Session 3
Addressing the human capital trends essential for the industry’s evolution.
Skillset Demands:
- There is a necessity for new skills, charisma, diversity, and talent in yachting. How to achieve this?
- Increasing costs of building and lack of skilled people
Attracting New Talent:
-What are the strategies to engage and recruit the next generation?
Crew shortage retention:
- What actions need to be taken?
Training:
- The increasing number of fires related to electric water toys and hybrid yachts requires specific battery fire training for the crew.
Educational Role:
- What is the role of yachting education in a sustainable context?
Future Trends:
Understanding what the younger generation seeks in a career.
Industry Image:
Strategies for improving the public perception of yachting
How the yachting sector can become more mature and more structured in the operation, recruiting and training of seafarers aligning more to the shipping and cruise industry.
SESSION CHAIRMAN:
DISCUSSION PANELLISTS:
15:30
16:00
Session 4
Navigating Regulations
- VAT exemption update by the government and reflections on the yacht builders market
- Russian yachts around Turkish costs needing Serviceand Maintenance versus Sanctions
- Proactive approaches to regulations and addressing safety concerns
- Enhancing safety and operational standards
New Regulations and Standards
- Addressing lithium-ion battery systems and water toy safety
- insurance regulations for unregulated vessels
Industry Representation and Challenges
- Establishing a common voice at the IMO
- Addressing overregulation and taxation complexities
SESSION CHAIRMAN:
DISCUSSION PANELLISTS:
16:50
Session 5
Conclusions and Recommendations
General discussion with all conference participants
- Identify the goals of the Turkish yachting cluster for the future
- Creating Synergy between the stakeholders of the Turkish yachting Industry
17:40
If you decide to book a room at the conference venue CROWNE PLAZA - Istanbul Asia (an IHG Hotel) you can then profit of discounted rates whc h are negociated with the organizers.
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
Single Standard Room: €105.-
Double Standard Room: €125.-
➢ The above-stated rates include buffet breakfast, subject to 10% VAT and 2% Accommodation TAX.
➢ Any increase in VAT will be reflected in the rates above stated rates and the hotel reserves the right toincrease the quoted price in case of any additional applicable taxes.
OTHER DETAILS
➢ Complimentary WiFi/Wired HSIA in all guestrooms, meeting
➢ Complimentary carpark for in-house guest.
TO BOOK a ROOM:
Participants attending the Mare Forum conference who want to book a room at the conference venue can contact the person listed below for reservations.
Mr. Oguzhan Ucankus - oguzhan.ucarkus@cpistanbulasia.com
When mentioning "GISBIR Mare Forum," He can make reservations at the special discounted rate mentioned above.
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