Global Superyacht Forum 2011 Brief

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Global Superyacht Forum 2011

November 15, 2011

The 17th annual Global Superyacht Forum, November 14-16, is in full swing, with over 400 industry players met all together in Amsterdam immersed in debate, discussion and networking. This year, the theme is ‘change´so, the conference structure has been refitted in the most effective way possible to benefit its delegates.

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The Global Superyacht Forum is, once again, providing three days of intense industry discussion coupled with unrivalled networking opportunities, all focused on discussing the ways in which we can change our industry and grow the business for the future. Figureheads due to take to the stage are well informed and ready to challenge the issues that need to change.

Global Superyacht Forum - three days of intensive discussion

Global Superyacht Forum - three days of intensive discussion

Experienced individuals such as Mr Guido Krass – Investor and Owner, Hanseatic Marine and Mr Sietse Koopmans – Investor and Owner, who is on a week’s break back in Holland during his world tour on board motor yacht Zeepaard, will deliver their views and perspectives on the market and ownership. Industry luminaries such as Hein Velema – CEO, Fraser Yachts, Henk de Vries – CEO, Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw, Dr Mohammed Al Barwani – Chairman, Oceanco Shipyards, are amongst a broad cross section of business leaders, technical experts and consultants that will all make their unique contribution to the most powerful conference in the large yacht industry.

Martin Redmayne, Chairman of The Superyacht Group said, “GSF will give everyone in attendance the opportunity to have their say on what needs to change and how we can build a bigger, better and more sustainable superyacht industry.”

Georgina Lucey, Events Director at Superyacht Events said, “For the 17th year running GSF will provide the unique opportunity to spend valuable time with the leading builders, brokers, managers, lawyers, owner representatives and build captains who are actively involved in some of the major new projects currently under discussion or at contract stage. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to stay ahead and informed of what is really happening in the market.”

Global Superyacht Forum 2011 announce changes

July 28, 2011

The 17th annual Global Superyacht Forum (GSF), the unrivalled business forum for the world superyacht market, will see new changes, organisers Superyacht Events have announced.

The new changes for the three-day conference were revealed today in a striking new downloadable brochure. The changes will inject fresh energy and focus into this annual event, which runs from 14 to 16 November 2011 at Amsterdam RAI convention centre.

New brochure reveals changes for Global Superyacht Forum 2011

New brochure reveals changes for Global Superyacht Forum 2011

Three types of session have been introduced: bite-sized technology sessions, panel debates on core topics and an audience with style series of one on one interviews with owners, industry luminaries and controversial figures. Probing questions will be posed before an audience, stimulating lively and honest debate.

An industry white paper, another new addition to GSF, is proposed to follow the forum with key points the market should consider for change. Speakers for the debate, which will include the industry most candid and powerful luminaries, will be announced over the coming months as well as the venue for the Global Superyacht Forum Dinner, the opportunity to network and socialize with key industry players.

The main focus for GSF 2011 will be business, ownership and technology. Vital questions will be asked on how to improve business, how to entice and retain new and existing owners and what new technology can improve the industry.

GSF takes place at RAI alongside the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS). This gives delegates access to a thriving superyacht equipment trade show as well as the 1,000 plus marine trade exhibitors. The SuperYacht Pavilion at METS, is dedicated solely to superyacht businesses.

Georgina Lucey, Events Manager at Superyacht Events said:

“We wanted to make GSF bigger and better this year which is reflected in our new look brochure and the new format for the event. We also have some exciting new plans in the pipeline, which will be announced over the coming months. Taking place towards the end of the year, GSF remains the conference to attend to prepare for the growth and stabilisation of the industry in the following year.”