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TSF : Connect

In 2023, TSF: Connect is all about fostering connections, sharing knowledge and cultivating innovation in the superyacht industry. One of the most anticipated features of The Forum for more than 30 years has always been the chance to meet and connect with key industry figures, and this year will offer more opportunities than ever. In line with our theme of TSF: Connect, this year’s event will have fewer keynotes and more focus on dynamic networking.


9:00 - 10:00
Registration  

Registration

10:00 - 10:20
Opening & Welcome Address  

The opening & welcome address for TSF: Connect, delivered by Martin Redmayne

10:20 - 11:15
Keynote  

The Future of Ownership & our Industry

Dr Phil Klaus & Dr Annalisa Tarquini of the International University of Monaco, Erik Floor, Market Analyst at SYBAss and Martin H. Redmayne, of The Superyacht Agency will deliver a series of strategic presentations, insights, opinions and perspectives on the state of our industry, the unique perspectives of billionaires and conduct a high-level discussion on the future forecast and expectations for our industry.

11:15 - 12:00
Coffee Break  

Coffee Break

12:00 - 13:15
Workshops  

How Useful is YORP? - Green Room 

The Yacht Owner Representative Programme (YORP) has been launched to provide formal training for the idiosyncratic world of owner representation. Backed by SYBAss, IAMI and GUEST, representatives from each will lead this panel in an updated and open discussion about its utility and impact on the industry.

Hein Velema - Partner at Marstrat Consultancy, and Secretary General of the Superyacht Alliance for Professional Standards

Joey Meen - IAMI Maritime Hospitality SG Sec & GUEST Program Director

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Navigating the Industry with Owners - Blue Room 

The machinations of the superyacht industry are tactically opaque. With increased public scrutiny, guiding clients to better decisions through a more complete understanding of the market they are in is more vital than ever. If we can provide them with sound, unbiased information, we can also promote balanced and informed decision-making.

Tobias Kohl – Director Application Engineering Marine - MTU Rolls Royce Solution GmbH

Jo Assael - Yachts Commercial Director - IRI / The Marshall Islands Registry

Michael Breman – Sales Director – Lürssen

Simon Ballard - Managing Director - Howden

Paris Baloumis - Marketing Director - Oceanco

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Crew Welfare & Industry Stability - Red Room 

Crew Welfare has been thrust into the spotlight after several wide-reaching reports have underscored shortcomings in human resource management across the fleet. In response to this, a number of working groups have been formed and are starting to implement their solutions. What are the outcomes and actions that have been implemented since?

Martyn EJ Gray - Executive Officer - Nautilus International

Karen Passman - Founder and Owner - Impact Crew

Chris Frisby - Director of Training and Operations - UKSA

Simon Grainge -Chief Executive - International Seafarers'​ Welfare & Assistance Network

Marianne Danissen - Head of Yacht Management · Camper & Nicholsons

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Intelligence Reporting and Yacht Ownership - Orange Room 

In a more detailed and intimate companion discussion to the main stage address, The Superyacht Agency will lead a discussion on insights, opinions and perspectives on the state of our industry, the unique perspectives of billionaires and the future forecast for our industry.

Dr Phil Klaus & Dr Annalisa Tarquini of the International University of Monaco

 

 

13:15 - 14:45
Lunch  

Lunch

14:45 - 16:00
TSF Connect  

Get Engaged in the New Connect Programme
Connect at TSF is the delegate’s opportunity to participate, collaborate and contribute. There will be a variety of formats where delegates will have the opportunity to interact with each other and sector specialists. Connect provides an unparalleled opportunity to network, explore key topics, and evaluate new or potential products.

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REG Yacht Code Update - Red Room 

Moderated by Peter Southgate – Regional Director/Yacht Code Specialist - Cayman Islands, the Red Ensign Group will give an overview of the prescient flag state regulatory code updates from across its member states. 

Julian Smith – Cayman Islands

Andy Hinshaw – MCA Yacht Surveyor 

Lorenzo Pollicardo - SYBASS  

Bram Jongepier - Studio De Voogt

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Lurssen - Green Room 

Building Human Capital

This is an Open Debate for all, a dynamic brainstorm on the topic of building a workforce for the future. How do we attract the right people into our industry?

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The Superyacht Alliance - Orange Room 

This new organisation, with founding members MYBA, SYBAss and IAMI, will initiate new qualification programmes for professionals in the superyacht industry, such as the Yacht Owners Representative Programme, as well as promote existing initiatives such as the GUEST programmes for hospitality. 

What is the role of The Superyacht Alliance?

What is the goal, mission, and opportunity and what would you like the Alliance to focus on, for the future of our Industry?

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Porto Montenegro - Blue Room

Capitalising on the Real Potential of the Adriatic

This is a unique opportunity for Captains and Managers to understand the future investment and expansion plans for Porto Montenegro and the new Adriatic 42 Refit centre, with a rare chance to share with the shipyard and marina’s management, their thoughts, ideas and requirements from an operational or management perspective.

 

16:00 - 16:30
Coffee Break  

Coffee Break

16:30 - 17:50
Keynote Debate  

Service Excellence

In this keynote, delegates will hear from senior executives from private aviation, luxury cruise, premium hospitality and top-level hotels to discuss which ingredients they have found essential in delivering class-leading experiences to their clients, as we focus on what we can learn from other industries.

Christoph Schmidinger - Regional Vice President and General Manager - Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Peter Vogel - Managing Director - Luxury Hospitality Management

Dan Cook - Sales Director - Victor 

Bert van Middendorp – Development Director Hotel Experience – Ponant

17:50 - 18:00
METSTRADE Welcome  

Delivered by Niels Klarenbeek

18:00 - 19:00
The Captains' Den  

The Captains' Den

The format is simple: Industry experts will form a panel at the main stage to judge and critique products and technical innovations presented by our technical partners. The competition will be intense, with all vying for a prize. A vital component of the Forum has always been the chance to present ideas and concepts to industry heavyweights. This year we bring this dynamic to the main stage...

ABB: ABB Dynafin™ with a reduction in propulsion energy consumption of up to 22%

KILO:  VASCO augmented reality training platform for ColRegs and BRM

Omniaccess: Cyber security

Volvo Penta: IPS 40 drive Inboard Performance System (IPS) professional platform for superyachts

 

19:00 - 20:30
TSF: Connect Happy Hour  

Happy Hour

*All programme announcements subject to change in the lead up to TSF: Connect

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