Boat Show Dubai - Conference
Boat Show Dubai - Conference
Boat Show Dubai - Conference
Boat Show Dubai - Conference
Boat Show Dubai - Conference
Boat Show Dubai - Conference

The New Nautical Code: Innovation, Influence, and Experience

The Annual Dubai Boat Show Leisure Yachting Conference returns on 18 February 2025, at The Westin Mina Seyahi, to launch the 31st edition of the Dubai International Boat Show.

The world’s yachting elite is converging in Dubai—the destination of destinations—where extraordinary experiences, cutting-edge infrastructure, and remarkable waters await to inspire the next chapter of maritime excellence.

The Annual Leisure Yachting Conference sets the stage for new standards and evolving expectations in the industry.

Across design, technology, and destination influence, this year’s sessions reflect the unwritten codes shaping the next phase of yachting.

From sustainability mandates to digital resilience and experiential ownership, every topic is linked by a drive to rewrite the rules of luxury at sea.

Expert insights from renowned industry experts

Wayne Shepherd
General Manager Dubai Harbour Marinas
Nicolas Lapp
Co-founder Sunreef Yachts
Mohamed Alzaabi
Founder & CEO Royal Yachts
Michael Mifsud
CEO Yachting Malta
Gregor Stinner
CEO Arte Di Mare
Bianca Blom
Founder & CEO Voyage Wellness Academy & Superyacht Spa Services
Ben Taylor
Director Taylor Media
Artur Poloczanski
Public Relations Director Sunreef Yachts
Sali Osman
NACD Board Fellow, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE Independent Director
Jad Zakkak Migliorini
CMO Azimut Yachts
Patrick Coote
VP of Brand Marketing Superyachts Division, MarineMax
Captain Patricia Caswell
General Manager Superyacht Service Centre by Gulf Craft and Vice Chair of LMA
Andrea Dini
Journalist BARCHE Magazine
Abeer Alshaali
Deputy Managing Director Gulf Craft
Robert Myers
Refit/Repair Department Manager Superyacht Interiors
Figen Ayan
Founder Ayan Consulting & European Commission Expert
Christian Gumpold
Chief Executive Officer MIGALOO Private Submersible Superyachts
Alison Vassallo
Partner Fenech & Fenech Advocates
Xavier Bouin
Chief Executive Officer TAN Services
Gianmaria Costantino
Chief Commercial Officer The Italian Sea Group
Jo Assael
Yachts Commercial Director IRI / Marshall Islands Registry
James Jaffa
Managing Partner Jaffa & Co
MARIA ALEKSEENKO MAGAN
Founder Experiential Yachting
Enquire to exhibit at The Middle East’s Largest Luxury Yachting and Lifestyle Event