The SEA Yachting Conference will return to Singapore on 21–22 April 2026 at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, marking its third edition with a sharpened focus on regional alignment, infrastructure strategy and commercial clarity across Southeast Asia’s marina and superyacht ecosystem.
Positioned as a commercially driven leadership forum, the conference continues to bring together senior stakeholders from marinas, shipyards, brokerage houses, yacht management firms, charter operators, technology providers, government representatives and investors active in or entering the ASEAN market.
2026 Programme Sessions
The 2026 agenda is structured around eight core sessions designed to address practical constraints and scalable opportunities:
- State of Southeast Asia Yachting – Regional Market Outlook 2026–2030: examining fleet movement data, evolving cruising patterns and infrastructure bottlenecks
- ASEAN Alignment & International Positioning – Towards a Unified Regional Voice: cross-border collaboration models, policy alignment and the potential for a coordinated regional approach
- From Cruising Only to Strategic Refits – Building a Trusted Refit Ecosystem: how the region transitions from opportunistic yard periods to a structured refit offering
- Marina & Waterfront Development – Infrastructure as the Foundation: long-term berth capacity planning and waterfront development strategy
- The Anatomy of a Brokerage Sale: a practical breakdown of a superyacht transaction in Asia, covering compliance frameworks, KYC procedures and cross-border legal considerations
- Charter Frameworks & Commercial Licensing: examining charter licensing models, taxation structures and regional alignment with global charter standards
- Robotics, AI & Technology: how robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing are influencing yacht operations, refit services and marina management
- Startups & New Market Entrants Platform: a dedicated innovation segment providing emerging businesses with structured exposure to established industry leaders and investors
A Focus on Alignment
“The overall objective for 2026 is alignment across Southeast Asia. We’ve moved beyond simply discussing growth — the focus now is on structure, credibility and presenting the region as a coordinated, commercially mature market. If we can align infrastructure, regulation and industry standards, Southeast Asia becomes significantly more competitive on a global level.”
Wade Pearce, Conference Producer
Early bird rates are available until 28 February 2026 at SGD $200. Register at singaporeyachtingfestival.com.
With limited partnership positions available, companies seeking strategic visibility within Southeast Asia’s developing yachting market are encouraged to engage early. Contact Wade Pearce at syf@one15marina.com.
Since its launch, the SEA Yachting Conference has sought to create a structured platform where regulatory, commercial and operational stakeholders can engage in forward-looking dialogue. As Southeast Asia continues to attract international cruising and refit interest, the 2026 edition aims to position the region not only as a destination, but as a coordinated ecosystem capable of long-term, scalable growth.