The World Yachting Summit 2025: Redefining the Future of the Yachting Industry

Published

March 7, 2025

In a rapidly changing world, where sustainability and innovation are redefining the contours of yachting, a new event is emerging: the World Yachting Summit (WYS).

Du April 15 to 17, 2025, Monaco, the Capital of Advanced Yachting, will host the first edition of this summit, bringing together the minds shaping the future of the sector. Shipyards, captains, engineers, entrepreneurs, investors, and institutions, among others, will gather at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort to conduct a collective reflection and consider the future of the yachting and superyacht industry.

Designed as an international platform for exchanges and initiatives, which also compares its thoughts with those of other industries and services dedicated to luxury and wealthy clients, the WYS tackles the major challenges of the sector through a program combining conferences and round tables, networking, innovation showcases and private evenings where participants can continue to network in a glamorous and informal setting.

“We want each participant to leave with concrete solutions, key contacts and a clearer vision of the future of yachting.” – José Marco Casellini, CEO of M3

A summit dedicated to innovation and eco-responsibility

Over three days, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a program structured around four main themes:

Business Outlook – Change of paradigms
Tourism & Yachting – Recipes for success
Technological advances – On the road to Net Zero
The challenges of tomorrow – Reinventing pleasure boating

The speakers, experts in their respective categories, will focus on, among other things, green propulsion technologies, eco-responsible materials, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure to reduce the environmental impact of yachts and marinas.

Participants will also be able to access the Innov'Lounge, a space that will bring together start-ups who have come to present their solutions.

"The WYS is not just a summit for reflection, it is seen as an accelerator for concrete actions. We want to inspire, connect, and catalyze the changes that will shape the yachting of tomorrow." – Laurent Perignon, WYS Development & Content

A unique networking ecosystem

The World Yachting Summit stands out for its collaborative approach and international reach across all market segments. Its program is designed to foster connections and exchanges through B2B meetings between industry players; interactive roundtables and workshops to collectively and concretely reflect on tomorrow's solutions; and evening events designed to encourage individual deepening of discussions and connections made during the day.

Monaco & Dubai: A strategic launch for global ambition

The WYS will alternate between Monaco in 2025 and Dubai in 2026, expanding its network and strengthening its influence in emerging yachting markets.

This dynamic is based on two major strategic alliances:

M3 Monaco, a consulting company that supports Yacht Clubs, Marinas and Sailing Schools around the world in their creation, development and promotion
OMNIYAT, a Dubai-based luxury developer and pioneer of futuristic and sustainable real estate architecture

"OMNIYAT sees yachting as a natural extension of the lifestyle of tomorrow, where innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.” – Madhi Amjad, President of OMNIYAT

“The future of yachting will only be built by rethinking our infrastructure and adopting a more environmentally friendly approach.” – José Marco Casellini, CEO of M3