Registration and Networking

Martin Redmayne, Chairman of The Superyacht Group will set the scene for three days of candid debate, open discussion and thought-provoking conversations, all focused on what we need to build for the Next Generation.

An exclusive video conversation with a Next-Generation Owner – William Mathieson, Editorial Director sets the scene for the three days, with a pre-recorded exclusive video interview with a 32-year-old first time Superyacht owner, discussing his journey, motivations and experiences, plus a look over the horizon to the plans and expectations of a truly Next Generation owner, for bigger and more exciting projects.

The opening keynote conversation will bring Jasper Smith, venture capitalist, investor, tech entrepreneur and advocate of doing things differently with The Arksen Foundation, to the stage to open the Forum. He will share in a candid armchair conversation, his motivations to build a new business in the yacht space with sustainability, adventure and discovery as the project’s DNA, with plenty of experiential and personal accounts of his life in business, lessons learnt and what he thinks the next generation will want in terms of the sea, yachting and a new type of journey.

Lunch

What intelligence and data is required in order to build a stable and strong industry for the next generation?

This workshop will look closely at ownership cycles, lifecycle modelling and how the industry supports the client and the fleet.

Who will drive, operate, maintain and manage the everchanging and growing fleet in the future, this workshop will explore how we build the team of the future, looking at working conditions, employment, quality and safety. The idea of delivering a clear career path that gives stability and longevity, with rest and mental health being a key aspect of the discussion, is designed to build a happier and healthier workforce for the fleet.

A candid debate will take place between a group of advisors, owners reps and surveyors who are concerned about conflicts of interest when it comes to type approval and class approval of products and projects. The objective is to challenge the status quo and present a more transparent approach.

Coffee & Wine Break

An innovator in the world of technology will explore his experience in developing new ideas and creativity, in order to inspire and appeal to the next generation.

Welcome Drinks Reception

Registration and Networking

A passionate panel will explore the needs, expectations and demands of future clients related to the impact our industry has on the earth and the oceans and the attitude our peer group has towards sustainability

Coffee and Networking

Following the sustainability focus, this session will present and explore key findings into the next generation of deck materials and explore what is the reality of the teak supply chain and what alternatives could meet the market's demands.

Is there a better way to own, operate and use a superyacht? This workshop will explore a variety of models that could inspire the next generation of buyers and users...

A diverse panel of experts from the field of green tech, propulsion and energy efficiency will discuss and debate the topic of whether we can drive our existing fleet and future product to deliver zero emissions or to focus on reducing waste at all levels of the yacht's operation and essentially deliver a more future-focused product that may appeal better to the Next-generation.

With a variety of incidents, losses, accidents, shipyard and marina fires and other high profile reports linked to the London Markets, a panel of underwriters and brokers will discuss what the of insurance looks like and what we need to do to stabilise and protect the assets for the future.

Lunch

Four individuals who are working within the sector will host an interactive discussion session on the application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into the Next Generation of our Industry.

The session will share their experiences and discuss their perspectives on how AI can change the way we do things and what impact it has or will make today and tomorrow.

Designing, building and operating superyachts can be optimised, improved or change by learning constantly how things work or should work better by learning via algorithms and machines that will think ahead and create a better way, faster than we ever can, it should be an eye-opening discussion.

The extension of the paint systems life has often been a key debate, with the arrival of various protective coatings entering the sector. A panel of coatings experts will explore the impact of these cosmetic solutions in order to understand if they are good or bad for the overall paint system.

Rather than saying something can’t be done, or there is a barrier to the solution, a group of innovators and fresh thinkers will present a new way of approaching projects, ideas and innovations, in order to tell our next generation of clients, yes, we can do that, but we need to re-think this part of the project or operations.

A panel of experts from the Red Ensign Group will share a series of snapshot updates on key regulations that are in progress or the industry need to be fully aware of and prepped for, this will be followed by an open surgery style discussion where delegates can ask specific flag experts, their individual questions.

Coffee and Wine Break

A unique group of industry leaders and their siblings, who are embarking on their Superyacht journey will discuss what they have discovered, what they expected and what they want for the future.

Transfers to TSF Party!

The Red Party!

Registration and Networking

Advanced technology, hyper-connectivity, geo-political issues, cyber and piracy, social media and the way in which people think, live, work and travel have changed dramatically over the past decade and in many cases, it has happened so fast we have just accepted the norm.

A panel of experts will discuss and share their opinions on what are the core risks and threats that will impact our businesses, our clients and the projects/yachts they build or own. The conversation will explore how we need to rethink our approach to technology and connectivity in order to protect and reassure the next generation, that owning a superyacht is a future safe haven and a place to escape and enjoy privacy and freedom.

Coffee and Networking Break

A group of naval architects, stability experts and researchers will explore and discuss the approach of our industry when it comes to specifying stability systems. The objective is to explore the balance between comfort and operational usage, in order to deliver the right system or solution depending on the expectations of the client. The panel will discuss the development of a stability white paper that can assist owners reps, captains, architects and shipyards to prioritize the selection criteria and fundamental parameters.

There is a huge wave of activity in the world of sustainability in superyachts. In this workshop, Water Revolution Foundation will present its scientific superyacht-tailored assessment tool. This tool is specifically developed to assess the unique ships that superyachts are. Knowing this footprint is the crucial starting point for identifying and driving innovations to make superyachts not only more sustainable but also letting them lead the way for the wider maritime industry.

A team of technical coatings and paint experts will share with the delegates their future vision and explore innovations in the world of coatings and paint in the large yacht sector, looking at new systems, application methods and material and process innovations that will change the way the market thinks about and applies coatings in the future.

Following on from the Opening Keynote, members of the expert panel will host a private focus group to explore the topic of cybersecurity and future threats, with those delegates who need to have a better understanding of the subject. The question we need to answer is “How vulnerable is our industry not just onboard the assets, but for those companies who are managing the assets and communications on land, for the principal and their family or guests?” What can we do to prevent, protect and avoid the potential threat that seems to be growing across the world?

Lunch

Dr Frank Rattey – Head of Quality at Airbus Industries will deliver an interesting keynote that demonstrates the processes and systems that Airbus apply in the aerospace industry and specifically the business jet sector. This inspiring presentation will deliver some unique insights and lessons that should be considered for the manufacturing and planning of next generation superyachts, with a key focus on planning, process. product, partnerships and profit.

Following on from the Airbus Quality Keynote, a panel of CEO’s, Business Leaders and Innovators from key subcontractors, shipyards, members of the supply chain and technology providers will discuss and explore what the future of our industry looks like from their perspective and what key elements need to evolve and change in order to deliver a better product, better experience and better solution for the next generation of clients. The debate will be driven by members of the supply chain and service industry, with a key focus on planning, process, product, partnership and profitability – taking inspiration from Dr Frank Rattey’s presentation.

Chairman's Closing Address

Closing Drinks

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