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Superyacht Summit 2025
March 18
This year’s Superyacht Summit is being held at the West Palm Beach Marriott on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
For nearly a decade, the USSA’s Superyacht Summit has been the premiere educational and networking forum, attracting superyacht owners, superyacht industry leaders, luxury marketing executives, and more visionaries to share insight into ways to enhance and elevate your business.
As a sponsor of the Summit, your company will be prominently featured in event campaigns reaching highly qualified and targeted audiences prior to, during and after the event. This unique and professionally produced program is the best way to showcase your company to the yachting community worldwide.
Choose the level today that best fits your needs and promotional budget. Sponsorships start at only $750 and include our VIP cocktail party for members and the day’s speakers. All sponsorship tiers can be customized, too. Click below, and contact the USSA office at info@ussuperyacht.com.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Summit Panel Discussions
Becoming a Brand: Make Your Company a Marketing Maverick
An eye-catching logo and clever tag line don’t mean you’re a brand. Our panelists will share how to differentiate yourself by developing an exceptional, immediately recognizable identity that drives a powerful perception and stronger customer connections.
Moderator: Diane M Byrne
Megayacht News
Kelly Downey
Shamin Abas
Michael Schweiger
Casting Media Group
Patrick Knowles
Patrick Knowles Designs
The Legislative Landscape: Lobbyists Lend Insight Into Business Unusual
The President, Congress, and countrywide legislators are weighing rules and regulations that will impact yachting, a mixed bag of good changes and unintended consequences. Hear first-hand from those who have their ears to the ground—and the attention of decision makers.
Panelists include: Gene Moran, Matthew Sacco, and Duncan Smith
Moderator: Julie Berry
CBRE Marinas
Gene Moran
Capitol Integration
Duncan Smith
Smith Advocacy Group
Matt Sacco
Rubin, Turnbull & Associates
Superyacht Owners Speak Up: How We Can Enhance Their Experience
Younger-than-ever buyers, more female owners, and multi-generational cruising are all shaking up yachting. Listen as owners share their views on what we’re doing well and how to improve the way we deliver their dreams.
Panelists include Craig Jackson, Chris Stacey, and more to be announced
Moderator: Graeme Lord
Professional Yacht Crew
Schedule of Events
The three high-level, highly informative panel discussions are the focus of the day, with time to engage in deeper discussions with panelists throughout the afternoon and at a VIP cocktail party.
- 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: registration check in
- 1:30 pm – 1:40 pm: welcome address
- 1:40 pm – 2:40 pm: marketing / branding panel
- 2:40 pm – 3:00 pm: break and networking
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: legislative panel
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: superyacht owners panel
- 5:00 pm – 5:15 pm: wrap up and thank yous
- 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm: VIP cocktail party (ticket required)
Exhibitors in the USSA Pavilion During PBIBS
