Superyacht Summit

The two-day Superyacht Summit Türkiye highlights Turkey’s growing leadership in the global yacht-building industry through expert discussions and international collaboration.

06 December 2024

The Superyacht Summit Türkiye (SST), held on 26 and 27 November 2024, concluded after two days of industry discussions and networking at four key venues. The event attracted 450 attendees and was supported by key players in the maritime and luxury sectors, shoring up Turkey’s reputation as a leading yacht-building nation.

The main conference took place at Çırağan Palace Kempinski, a former Ottoman palace located on the Bosphorus. The event featured 26 speakers from prominent organisations, including Nuvolari Lenard, Damen Yachting and Fraser Yachts.

Topics covered included the current state of yachting in Türkiye, opportunities for refit yards, insurance solutions, and yacht branding. Speakers included Begüm Doğulu from the Yacht Tourism Association, Kerem Başer from KRM Refit, and Sergio Cutulo from Hydro Tec.

The first day of the summit concluded with an event at Anna Laudel Art Gallery in Taksim Square.

The Superyacht Summit Türkiye gathers key players from the maritime and luxury industries.

Attendees engaged in discussions on emerging trends and opportunities in the yachting sector.

Speakers share insights on the current state of yachting in Turkey and global markets.

The summit provides a platform for discussions on yacht branding and insurance solutions.

Guests enjoyed an evening of art and networking at the Anna Laudel Art Gallery.

The Çırağan Palace Kempinski offers a historic setting for the summit’s main conference.

The 2Plan Terminal showcased collectible cars alongside luxury yachts at the summit.

Participants attend masterclasses on luxury asset acquisitions and emerging investment trends.

Sponsors and media partners contributed to the success of the Superyacht Summit Türkiye.

The Halas 71 offers guests a scenic end to the summit with a Bosphorus cruise.

This venue, known for its fusion of art and social atmosphere, hosted guests for an evening of drinks, barbecue and contemporary art, adding a cultural element to the summit.

The second day took place at 2Plan Terminal, a 60,000m² venue that houses 1,000 collectable cars. The space provided a setting for masterclasses on luxury asset acquisitions, family offices and emerging investment trends. Özge Doğan from Karman Beyond Multi-Family Office discussed luxury asset acquisitions, while Ferhat Albayrak from Albayrac Tailor Made Automobiles spoke on collectible cars and restomods.

The event concluded with a Bosphorus cruise aboard the Halas 71, a 100-year-old ship restored to luxury. The cruise provided a scenic and historic end to the summit’s two days of discussions and networking.

The organisers highlighted the importance of the summit as a platform for dialogue, stating: “It is a fantastic place to meet, talk and exchange information in a relaxed way.”

The event’s success in fostering collaboration was reflected in the positive feedback from attendees, media partners and participants.

Sponsors, including Invest in Türkiye, MYBA, TYBA, Cimolai Technology, Quantum, Sirena Yachts, and Van Oossanen Naval Architects, supported the Superyacht Summit Türkiye. Media partners such as Nautic Television and WeAreSuperyachts played a role in amplifying the event’s reach.

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