Marco Valle CEO of Azimut | Benetti Group Joins the Keynote Panel at the Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025

The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference 2025 (SEAYC 2025) organised by ONE°15 Events and hosted at ONE°15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, Singapore will open with a high-profile keynote panel, featuring Marco Valle, CEO of Azimut|Benetti Group, and Arthur Tay, Chairman of SUTL and ONE°15 Marina. This exclusive discussion will provide invaluable insights into market trends, sustainability, and the evolving landscape of luxury yacht ownership and marina development in Southeast Asia.

Held prior to the Singapore Yachting Festival, this two-day conference will feature expert-led panels, in-depth discussions on infrastructure, sustainability, and market trends, as well as dedicated breakout sessions for targeted industry engagement. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving yachting landscape, from the rise of superyacht exploration to advancements in renewable energy and biofuels.

First day industry discussions will include: Panel #1 Masterplanning: Future Asian Coastal Marina Developments, moderated by Jonathan Sit of SUTL Enterprise, where marina development experts will discuss increasing demand and upcoming waterfront projects across Asia. This will be followed by a presentation on the Hong Kong International Airport SKYTOPIA Development Blueprint by Cissy Chan from Airport Authority Hong Kong, outlining plans for the airport’s waterfront expansion. The focus will then shift to the charter and tourism sector with Panel #2 - Tourism and Chartering: Market Trends Across Southeast Asia, led by Mike Sagar from Ankor Software, who will analyse the evolving charter market and regional tourism opportunities. Vu Tran of Tam Son will also provide insights into Vietnam’s growing role in yachting and tourism.

The afternoon sessions will begin with ICOMIA: Propelling Our Future, presented by Joe Lynch, addressing global initiatives and future developments in the yachting industry. This will lead into Panel #3 - Technology Transforming the Yachting Landscape, which will explore the latest advancements in electrification and onboard systems, industry challenges, and potential solutions. Sustainability will be a key focus later in the day with Renewables and Biofuels in Singapore and Southeast Asia, presented by Neste, which operates a Singapore-based renewable diesel refinery. This will set the stage for Panel #4 - Where to Next: Rise of Alternatives and Sustainability, examining innovations in sustainable yachting, how yacht builders, service providers, and marinas can implement these solutions today, and future strategies for industry-wide adoption.

On Day 2, the focus will shift to operational challenges and opportunities in Southeast Asia. The day will open with Panel #5 - Superyacht Builders: Challenges and Expectations in the region, featuring Peter Mahony, from Benetti Yachts and Chris Blackwell from Echo Yachts, who will discuss the evolving demands of superyacht owners operating in Southeast Asia. This will be followed by Panel #6 - Southeast Asia Corridor: Working with Neighbouring Regions, led by Suzy Rayment from the Asia Pacific Superyacht Association, and featuring four superyacht specialists, Scott Walker and YH Fang (Singapore), Gordon Fernandes (Thailand), and Joe Yuen (Hong Kong). They will explore cross-border collaboration opportunities, key factors driving yacht movements in the region, and the origins of incoming vessels. 

The final sessions will centre on infrastructure development, beginning with Panel #7 - Ready the Yards: Infrastructure Opportunities and Warranty Constraints, featuring industry experts who will discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing yacht maintenance facilities across the region.

The conference will conclude with Breakout and Experience Sessions (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM), offering tailored networking opportunities for industry professionals, including sessions focused on marinas, captains, the superyacht sector, and marine industry connections.

The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) is a proud Supporting Partner for both the Conference and the Festival, and several APSA members are participants of this year’s conference and exhibitors at this year Singapore Yachting Festival.

For more details visit: https://singaporeyachtingfestival.com/newfront/page/sea-yachting-conference-2025  or go to www.singaporeyachtingfestival.com