USSA Sky Lounge - Schedule of Events
Elevate Your Experience with the USSA EventsThe USSA’s Sky Lounge will be the place to be during the Show. We invite you to join us as we “Elevate your Experience”
The new USSA Sky Lounge will be located in the Grand View Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Bahia Mar Hotel and will be open from Wednesday, October 25 to Saturday, October 28, 2023 – the four most important days of the Show. The USSA lounge has proven over many years to be the “Place to Be” at the Show and this year will be no exception!
This exclusive meeting place will feature coffee, snacks, beverages each day and more. It will be the perfect location for casual meetings and networking in a comfortable setting.
Mark your calendars to take full advantage of all that we will be offering during the Show. Don’t forget…you will need your membership card to enter.
Wednesday, October 25th
3:30 pm – Captains and Yacht Managers Ask the Flag – Panel discussion with the latest changes & compliance updates from the Flag States – IRI/The Marshall Islands Registry, Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, French International Register, Malta Transport, Islands of the Bahamas, Jamaican Ship Registry and the US Flag. Click here for Details and to Register.
5:00 – 7:00 pm – Happy Hour presented by Cayman Islands Shipping Registry. Join us for networking, cocktails and light bites
Thursday, October 26th
9:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast sponsored by Thunderbolt Marine. Start your day off right with coffee & continental breakfast.
Noon – Destination USSA – From Sea to Shining Sea…We are the Gateway to the World!
Join this luncheon and round-table discussion with destinations around the globe presented by ProColombia, Safe Harbor Marinas, ATN Panama, and Genoa Superyacht Hub.
3:30 – 5:00 pm – AI – Navigating A Course into Uncharted Waters – Will Artificial Intelligence mean smooth sailing or rough seas for the Superyacht Industry?
Don’t miss this engaging panel of industry experts from multiple sectors who will debate the pros and cons of AI in the superyacht industry. Discover how AI is being used onboard to improve safety, cost savings, crew and guest experiences, quality control, and environmental sustainability. The panel will also discuss potential challenges and ethical considerations to the media and businesses. Click here for details and to register.
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5:00 – 7:00 pm – Happy Hour presented by RPM Diesel. Join us for networking, cocktails and light bites.
Friday, October 27th
9:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast sponsored by SF Marina Systems Start your day off right with coffee & continental breakfast.
12:00 – 2:00 pm: USSA Annual Meeting, Bahia Mar Hotel, Commodore Ballroom – 2nd Floor
Join the USSA for our Annual Meeting luncheon where we will be celebrating 17 years of supporting the superyacht industry.
This is the ONE industry event during FLIBS you won’t want to miss!
Highlights include:
- High-level industry networking
- The “State of the Association” presentation
- Critical updates from industry partners
- Annual Awards of Excellence
- Key industry projections, trends, and data
3:30 pm – Design at Sea – Panel discussion focusing on the latest trends in Interior Design, Build & Technologies presented by DCOTA.
5:00 – 7:00 pm – Happy Hour presented by Marine Group Boat Works. Join us for networking, cocktails and light bites.
Saturday, October 28th
9:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast sponsored by Aere Marine Group Start your day off right with coffee & continental breakfast.
1:00 – 4:00 pm – Free Member Massages
Take a break from the Show because relaxation beckons in the Harbor Lights Room at Bahia Mar for a complimentary chair or foot massage.
5:00 – 7:00 pm – Happy Hour presented by YachtSalesInternational.com
Join us for networking, cocktails and light bites.
Sunday, October 29th
The Sky Lounge is not open on Sunday, but our team will be downstairs all day in the USSA Booth.
We encourage you to visit our booth and our member exhibitors within the Show in the Superyacht Tent #846.
Make sure you stop by in the morning for a Mimosas and join us at the end of the Show for the sounding of the horns.
9:00 – 11:00 am – Breakfast & Mimosas sponsored by RPM Diesel in our booth #846 Start your day off right with coffee & continental breakfast and Mimosas.
Daily in the Sky Lounge
Bar Open Daily courtesy of Engineered Yacht Solutions, Quantum Marine, RPM Diesel, Shore Premiere Finance and Crown Wine & Spirits
Membership has its Privileges
Membership card required
The USSA Sky Lounge is for members and invited guests only. Members are required to show their membership card or prove that they are a member in good standing at the entrance prior to entry. Make sure to renew your membership or join today. Contact the USSA office via info@ussuperyacht.com or call at 954-792-8666 prior to the show.
If your company is a USSA Member and you plan to stop by the USSA Lounge, you need to be registered as an Additional Representative. This a $100 Fee and you get all the same benefits as your main represenative. Use this link below to add your name to your companies listing.
For those who do not work for a USSA Member company, but would still like to access the Sky Lounge during the Show, you can purchase a 1-Day ($150) or 4-Day ($550) pass to the Lounge. If you wish to join the USSA, you can do so for $550 and receive a full year’s worth of value.
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors
Partners
Bar Sponsors
Lounge Sponsors
Happy Hour Sponsors
Breakfast Sponsors