It has been announced that the inaugural edition of World Yachting Summit (WYS) is set to take place from 15th to 17th April 2025 at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort in Monaco.

The event promises to be a pivotal gathering for the yachting industry, bringing together experts, visionaries and industry leaders to discuss key challenges and innovations that will shape the future of the sector.

Over the course of three days, the summit will feature networking opportunities, showrooms, and plenary sessions covering four major themes: Business Perspectives — Changing Paradigms, Tourism & Yachting — Recipes for Success, Technological Advances — The Road to Net-Zero, and Challenges Ahead — Reinventing Yachting. This platform will encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing as participants explore ways to drive sustainable growth, adopt new technologies, and expand into emerging markets.

Monaco, often regarded as the Capital of Advanced Yachting, has been chosen as the starting point for the inaugural event, then Dubai will host the next edition in 2026.

“A key feature of WYS is the open nature of its program overseen by the editorial team. Participants are invited to submit proposals that can be incorporated into the program as keynotes, case studies or round tables,” said Laurent Perignon, WYS Development and Content. 

Key partnerships include Monaco Marina Management (M3) and Dubai-based luxury real estate developer OMNIYAT.

For further details on participation and registration, visit worldyachtingsummit.com.

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Main photo: WYS organisation team and partners, welcomed by Bernard d’Allessandri, General Secretary of the Yacht Club de Monaco. Photo source: WYS