30th November Çiragan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul Türkiye
Türkiye, ranked as the third-largest superyacht builder in the world, showcases its abilites at the annual Superyacht Summit Türkiye in Istanbul’s Çırağan Palace Kempinski. This conference isn’t just a meet-up, but a place where top industry experts come together. Here, they discuss, network, and dive into the latest industry trends and topics.
The Summit discusses relevant topics such as: How did Turkiye become such a big player in yacht building? What spurred Turkiye’s move towards building larger yachts? And much more… Through discussions and chats at the Summit, attendees seek answers to these questions in a lively, straightforward manner that’s both informative and engaging.
Adviye Bergemann
Founder @ AIDA Tours
Adviye, an entrepreneur passionate about tourism, founded Aida Tourism in 2003 and has been a pioneer in luxury tourism for 23 years. In 2014, she launched “LuxinTurkey”, a platform for promoting luxury tourism, and collaborates with member institutions. Additionally, she’s the founder and president of the International Sustainable Tourism Association.
Antonio Romano
Partner & Business Director @ Hot Lab
Hot Lab, founded in Milan in 2004 by Antonio Romano and Enrico Lumini, stands out for unique, elegant yacht designs. Acclaimed for its balance of style and luxury, the studio has won multiple awards and works closely with international shipyards and refined owners. As of 2022, it’s part of Viken Group.
Begüm Doğulu
CEO @ Begüm Yachting
Begüm Doğulu, with 34 years in the yachting industry, serves as CEO of Begüm Group. The group includes businesses in super yacht agency, charter, management, refit, and aviation. Doğulu’s leadership has elevated Turkish yacht tourism to global standards, and she also acts as President of the Yacht Tourism Association.
Berkay Yilmaz
Commercial Director @ Bilgin Yachts
With over 14 years of experience at Bilgin, Berkay is an expert in project management, operations, and commercial direction. His extensive technical skills, drawn from a Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering background, were honed through managing numerous yacht projects at Bilgin Yachts and Crescent Custom Yachts.
Craig Barnett
Sales & Marketing Director @ Triton Submarines
Craig, a veteran yachting journalist from Wales, has joined Triton Submarines after a transformative submersible dive in the Bahamas. His extensive experience in the marine sector aids in enhancing Triton’s global presence and sales. Having focused on submersibles for five years, he brings invaluable knowledge to the rapidly growing field.
David Seal
Founder @ Yachts for Sale
David, with a 30-year yachting career, evolved from crafting manuals to yacht sales & brokerage. He pioneered digital marketing in yacht brokerage with his YouTube channel, “YACHTSFORSALE”, using TV-style presentations. His expert SEO has gained over 230,000 subscribers, making it one of the most influential yacht channels.
James Jaffa
Managing Partner @ Jaffa & Co
James is the founding Partner of Jaffa & Co, the award-winning law firm specialising in superyachts and private jets. Jaffa & Co has one of the largest specialist teams and a global client base. Praised for his responsiveness and simplifying complex issues, he’s also ranked in Chambers Guide and Legal 500. He is an avid sailor.
Jeremy Roche
European Director @ Denison Yachting
Born in the UK, raised in Belgium, Jeremy built a diverse yachting career starting as crew, then gaining industry insights at Boat International Media. He later served as Sales Director for Italian and Turkish shipyards. In 2021, he joined Denison Yachting, leading their European expansion from Monaco.
Jonny Horsfield
Owner and Design Director @ H2 Yacht Design
Established in 1994 by Jonny, H2 Design Studio has made a significant impact on yacht design, noted for its unique, client-focused designs rather than a single house style. Jonny’s contributions, including designing major Turkish superyachts, have cemented his reputation in the yacht community and established him as a globally influential designer.
Kıvanç Nart
General Manager @ AKYACHT
As a naval architect since 1999, Kıvanç have contributed significantly to the yacht industry, first as an engineer, then as a project manager. In 2011, he co-founded Nart & Roe Partners with Halit Roe and Narten Roe, completing seven superyacht projects over 11 years. Kıvanç notably managed Turkey’s largest superyacht project as GM of AKYACHT, the 85-metre Victorious.
Malcolm Jacotine
Unlimited Captain
Malcolm is a Master Mariner with an engineering, computing and business background involved in the superyacht industry since 1989. His yacht experience ranges from a 57ft to a 162m Lürssen and encompasses command, operation, management, refit and new-build. He now runs an independent consultancy and is a leading advocate for a more sustainable industry.
Murat Bekiroğlu
Yacht Owner & Chairman @ Trio Deniz & YATED
Murat, a lifelong sea enthusiast and yacht owner, established Trio Deniz in 2005, a award-winning yachting company in Turkey, representing top brands globally. Trio Deniz, based in Istanbul with branches in Bodrum and Gocek, also operates in yacht tourism. Murat holds key positions in various Turkish yachting associations.
Patrik von Sydow
CEO @ Turquoise Yachts
Patrick Von Sydow, a dual Swedish and British national, leads Turquoise Yachts as CEO since 2019. With an impressive career in various industries, including FMCG, security, automotive, commercial vessels, and 20 years in luxury yachts, he brings invaluable expertise to Turquoise Yachts. Turquoise has delivered over 70 yachts including noteworthy models such as ROE, and GO.
Sinan Ozer
Owner @ Aegean Yacht
Sinan founded Aegean Yacht in 1976, just after graduating from Boğaziçi University in Istanbul. Aegean Yacht offers fully customised steel and aluminium yacht building, brokerage, and refit services to international clientele. The company owns a 40.000 sqm full-service boatyard in the sea in Bodrum Oren and so far they have built 53 yachts between 18 – 66 m.
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