SE Asia Yachting Conference 2025

Singapore's One°15 Marina © SYF23

The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 (SEAYC 2025) is a sell-out success with over 200 delegates signed up for the two-day programme starting today, Tuesday 8 April, 2025. Organised by ONE°15 Events and hosted at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, Singapore, the day begins with keynote panel addresses by Marco Valle, CEO of Azimut|Benetti Group, and Arthur Tay, Chairman of SUTL and ONE°15 Marina, led by yachting expert Wicky Sundram who is MC for the two-day programme.

Cissy Chan from Airport Authority Hong Kong unveils the ground-breaking SKYTOPIA project — an innovative multipurpose leisure and entertainment destination set to redefine the leisure landscape in Hong Kong. Followed by a panel discussion on Masterplanning: Future Asian Coastal Marina Developments, moderated by Jonathan Sit of SUTL Enterprises, where marina development experts Ruurd van Putten (Marinetek), Suzanne Davies (MIA) and Cissy Chan discuss the upcoming waterfront projects across Asia. The focus then shifts to charter and tourism and Mike Sager (Ankor Software) explores Southeast Asia’s rise as a premier yacht chartering destination, along with Gordon Fernandes (Asia Pacific Superyachts) from Thailand, Vu Tran (Tam Son Yachting) from Vietnam, and Maria Widhysari (Asia Global Yachting) from Indonesia.

The afternoon session will begin with Joe Lynch (ICOMIA) presenting ‘Propelling Our Future’, which addresses global initiatives and future developments in the yachting industry, and is followed by a panel discussion with Harvey Brewin (Simpson Marine), Artur Poloczanski (Sunreef), and Daniel He (Momentum Electric Marine) who examine the latest advancements in marine propulsion systems, design innovations, and digital solutions. Sustainability then takes centre stage with Ee Pin Lee from Neste talking about the latest advancements in renewables and biofuels, and the day concludes with Marco Vale and Joe Lynch looking at ‘Where to Next’?

Day 2 has a superyacht focus, with the panel session by Steven Hawkins (J.P. Morgan Private Bank) touching on Asia Superyacht Explorers: Navigating Owner Requests and Expectations, with Peter Mahony, General Manager APAC Benetti Yachts, and Chris Blackwell from Echo Yachts discussing the evolving demands of superyacht owners operating in Southeast Asia.

Mohammed Hussein Alshaali (Gulf Craft) and Mike Derrett (IBI News) discuss lessons learnt from yachting development in the Middle East. This is followed by a panel discussion led by Suzy Rayment (Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association) on strengthening regional connectivity and collaboration, along with superyacht specialists, Scott Walker (Asia Pacific Superyacht), YH Fang (Yachting Singapore), and Joe Yuen (Lodestone Yachts) who will explore key factors driving yacht movements in the region.

The final session for day 2 centres on infrastructure development, beginning with Ready the Yards: Infrastructure Opportunities and Warranty Constraints, featuring industry experts Paolo Tazzini (Yachtalia), Robert 'Doc' Taylor (Clearvac Engineering Asia), Tomasz Mielczarek (Boat Lagoon Yachting), and Kent Tan (Go Ocean) who will discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing yacht maintenance facilities across the region.

The conference will conclude with several Breakout and Experience Sessions, offering tailored networking opportunities for industry professionals, including sessions focused on marinas, captains, the superyacht sector, and marine industry connections.

Thanks go to the Sponsors and Partners

Diamond Sponsor: Azimut|Benetti Group

Pearl Sponsors: Echo Yachts, Marinetek, Plus Marine, and Skytopia/Hong Kong International Airport

Break Sponsors: Gulf Craft, ONE°15 Marina, Tam Son Yachting

For more information contact Wade Pearce at syf@one15marina.com