6th Super Yacht Americas 2025

The 6th Super Yacht Americas 2025 is organised by Mare Forum and supported by our leading partner, the Cayman Islands Registry

➤ Why You Can't-Miss.
This Mare Forum is not just a conference - it is a Forum of Ideas, and Dialogues. It is a dynamic, annual think tank. It’s where innovation meets strategy, where brilliant maritime minds converge to shape the future of global (super)yachting, through open dialogue, insight sharing, and collaboration.
It’s where the future of yachting is being discussed in depth.
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No scripted monologues, no corporate boring, and predictable speeches - Just sharp, unfiltered debates and honest conversations between brilliant minds on the biggest maritime questions of our time.

➤ Who Will Be There
It will be attended by yacht owners, yacht builders, executives from the yacht, shipping and maritime industries, lawyers, flag and port states representatives, brokerage companies, key investors in yachting, bankers, consultants and entrepreneurs, classification societies, marine and yachting equipment manufacturers, financial institutions, regulators, politicians and the media.

🕙 08:30 – 13:00 | THE FORUM
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This prestigious gathering is to exchange views, visions and valuable information on the yachting future, making this forum another imperative and meaningful event.

09:00 – 09:20 | Welcome & Opening Keynote
Short recap of Monaco takeaways.
- Peter Southgate, Regional Director Americas | CISR (Forum Chairman)
- Georgios (Ilios) Kostoulas, Executive Director | Mare Forum (Organizer)
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Set the stage: "State of Yachting - The order book"

- Ralph Dazert, Head of Intelligence | Super Yacht Times

‍09:20 – 10:10 | Session 1 – The New Wave: Design, Destinations & Experience Trends in Superyachting
Focus: How evolving lifestyles, new destinations, technology / AI and design innovation are redefining the superyacht experience and shaping the next era of onboard living and exploration.

- Ralph Dazert, Head of Intelligence | Super Yacht Times (Moderator)
- Richie Blake, Managing Director | Döhle Yachts
- Sakeena Hazuri Mathis, Yacht Broker | Yacht Habit
- Kristina Agustin, Founder & Principal AI Consultant | Southern Sky AI
- more tbc

‍10:10 – 10:55 | Session 2 – Legal, Flag & Regulatory Disruptions: What’s Next Globally
Focus: Global regulatory shifts — emissions (IMO, EU, US), charter and tax frameworks, tariffs, cyber law, and flag competitiveness. Discussion will also address fiscal measures such as bonus depreciation schemes and their impact on yacht ownership, registration, and new build activity.

- Peter Southgate, Regional Director Americas | CISR (Moderator)
- Panos Pourgourides, Partner & Head of Yachts | Hill Dickinson
- Robb R. Maass, Partner | Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A
- Erika G. Johnson, Associate | Foster Garvey
- Joep Bollerman, Vice President Passenger Ships | Lloyds Register
- Jamaica Ship Registry representative
- Eugene Samarin, Associate | Lochner Law Firm
- Laura Knoll, Attorney Advisor | U.S. Coast Guard

‍10:55 – 11:15 | Networking Coffee Break

11:15 – 11:55 | Session 3 – Future Talent at Sea and Beyond: Shaping the Next Generation of Yachting Professionals
Focus: Exploring how the yachting industry is evolving and what it means for the next generation of crew and shore-based professionals. This session delves into new career pathways, training approaches, and strategies for attracting and retaining exceptional talent. It also highlights the contributions of leading associations — including ISS, YPY, and Yacht Femme — in fostering collaboration, education, and professional growth across the global yachting community.

- Ami G. Ira, President/Founder | Blue Oceans Yachting (Moderator)
- Gabriella Cramer, President/Founder | GC MARITIME Consulting & Training, LLC
- Carolyn Dobbs, Strategy & Intelligence Manager | YATCO
- Fiona Johnson, CEO | Blue Star Standard International
- Erin Ackor, President | International Superyacht Society
- Kathleen Hagan, President | YPY USA
- Andrea Tagliaferro, Founder | YachtFemme
- Chelsea Dwyer, Senior Crew Manager & Operations Coordinator | MCM

‍11:55 – 12:40 | Session 4 – The Future of Yacht Ownership, Purpose & Impact
Focus: Exploring how next-generation ownership models and emerging values are reshaping yachting. Discussion includes fractional ownership, blockchain/tokenization, and ESG-driven operations, alongside the growing role of yachts as platforms for science, conservation, and philanthropy. How evolving UHNWI expectations are redefining both business models and the purpose of yachting.

- Norma Trease, Member of the Board of Directors | International SeaKeepers Society (Moderator tbc)
- Lisa H. Verbit, Director | BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
- Russell Stockil, Head of Yacht Management | Yachtzoo
- Sampriti Bhattacharyya, Owner | Navier
- Clarissa Androsoni, Business Development Director | Winkels Yacht Interiors
- Cassandra Bruno, Global Yacht Manager | IYC

‍12:40 – 12:55 | Closing Dialogue – Takeaways & Next Steps‍

🕙 13:00 – 14:00 | LUNCH hosted by the CAYMAN REGISTRY

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14:00 - ±15:00 | AI workshop  by Kristina Agustin | Southern Sky AI

Steering a Deliberate Course into Disruption: Leading with Clarity and Conviction across the AI Horizon

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Artificial Intelligence is opening new possibilities for the superyacht sector, from smarter operations to new ways of working and decision-making. This session explores how leaders can engage with AI thoughtfully and securely while keeping human expertise at the centre of progress.

Through real-world examples and open discussion this session will unpack:

Core AI concepts and how they apply in maritime settings
Practical starting points for business, legal, and operational teams
How to balance innovation with privacy, data security, and confidentiality
Emerging laws, responsible use principles, and sustainability impacts
Leadership and team approaches that support confident, practical adoption

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If you want answers, connections, networking and inspiration, this Mare Forum is where you’ll find them.
This is where the most relevant questions and the most realistic answers come to light.

Rest assured, the Super Yacht Americas by Mare Forum will be an inspiring and enriching experience.

We are excited to see you participate.