The Programme
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.
The opening & welcome address for TSF: Connect, delivered by Martin Redmayne
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.
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
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.
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
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
*All programme announcements subject to change in the lead up to TSF: Connect