The Superyacht Design Symposium - Preview

For the first time ever superyacht owners will take to the platform to share their personal experiences of creating, managing and delivering complex and ground breaking new build projects which today are recognised as some of the world's most magnificent yachts.

Owners who are sharing their expertise include Tom Perkins of S/Y Maltese Falcon, Kim Vibe-Petersen of S/Y Parsifal, Parsifal II, Parsifal III, Jan-Eric Österlund of S/Y Adele, Eric Wittouck of M/Y Exuma and Michael Bradfield.

Presentations will also be given by many of the world's top yacht designers including Ron Holland, Martin Francis, Philippe Briand and Ed Dubois. Senior industry spokesmen from High Modulus, Delta Marine, Standard Hydrogen and Rolls Royce will discuss the increasing use of high technology composites in superyacht design and construction as well as what the future holds for propulsion; issues that will unquestionably shape the future of the superyacht industry.

Valued sponsors supporting this inaugural annual event are: CRS Yachts, Silver Lining Furniture, Inmarsat, G.L Watson, Delta Marine, Döhle Yachts, Abu Dhabi Mar, Yachting Partners International, Rouge Tomate Group.