A PROGRAMME SHAPED BY THE INDUSTRY
FOR THE INDUSTRY
The 2026 edition of the Mediterranean Superyacht Forum will feature our most ambitious and relevant programme to date—designed to reflect the real priorities, challenges and ambitions of the superyacht community.
Guided by industry feedback, high-level conversations, and the key insights gathered throughout the year, we are curating a bold and dynamic agenda that tackles the most pressing hot topics head-on. From sustainability and infrastructure to talent, digitalisation, regulation and brand positioning—nothing will be left off the table.
Expect a programme that blends strategic depth with hands-on formats: think tanks, hackathons, live debates and collaborative sessions aimed at generating action—not just discussion.
09:00 – 10:00
Registration & Networking Coffee
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome Address
10:15 – 11:15
KEYNOTE 1 | Global Geopolitics & Economics
Feat. Eduardo Saldaña – El Orden Mundial
A strategic overview of the current geopolitical and economic landscape, examining how global dynamics affect the superyacht sector’s value chains, businesses and destination competitiveness.
To provide context for the industry by analysing how global geopolitical and economic dynamics affect the superyacht sector’s value chain and future strategic decisions.
11:15 – 12:00
Coffee Break & Networking
12:00 – 13:00
KEYNOTE 2 | The Mediterranean Superyacht Market Outlook
Feat. Gabrielle Lazaridis – BOAT International
A data-driven analysis of the Mediterranean superyacht ecosystem, examining fleet movements, refit activity, operational patterns and the evolving role of key destinations.
The session will also review the new-build order book and brokerage market, helping participants understand recent market evolution and anticipate future trends.
13:00 – 15:00
Lunch Time & Networking
15:00 – 17:30
12 Small Group Sessions
These sessions are curated, expert-led working groups anchored in one of the Forum’s three strategic pillars — Destination Strategy, Business Strategy, and Commercial Strategy — which focus on clearly defined industry challenges. Bringing together diverse professional perspectives, participants work to analyse, compare, and extract actionable conclusions.
The 12 Small Group Sessions are not isolated discussions. They are the first step in a connected process: the insights, frameworks, and conclusions generated directly feed into the Think Tanks on Day 2, where they are consolidated, challenged, and elevated into broader industry perspectives.
Each Small Group Session produces a structured output including:
- Context and industry challenges
- Key questions explored by the group
- Working framework used during the session
- Conclusions and strategic insights
This structured approach ensures that every conversation contributes to a collective, cross-industry understanding of the key challenges shaping the future of the sector.
15:00 – 17:30
Innovation Exchange Session
The MSF Innovation Exchange Session is a curated platform within the Mediterranean Superyacht Forum dedicated to showcasing practical innovation for yachts above 24 metres.
This exclusive session brings together industry leaders, investors and a selected group of 10 start-ups and scale-ups presenting solutions aligned with the operational, commercial and sustainability challenges of the superyacht sector.
Through a moderated panel discussion, structured pitching presentations and focused networking, the session connects emerging innovation with real industry decision-makers.
Focused. Curated. Industry-driven.
19:30 – 23:00
VIP Supper & Evening Event
The exclusive evening cocktail for speakers, partners, and VIP attendees.
08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Networking Coffee
09:00 – 10:15
Think-Tank 1 | From Infrastructure to Strategic Destination
Rethinking how places evolve into destinations with a clear and shared value proposition.
This think-tank brings together the shared insights emerging from collaborative discussions to explore how governance, experience and long-term vision shape truly competitive yachting destinations. A strategic conversation on alignment, positioning and the choices that define a destination’s role within the Mediterranean ecosystem.
Moderator + 4 Small Group Leaders.
10:15 – 10:45
Coffee Break & Networking
10:45 – 12:00
Think-Tank 2 | From Company Challenges to Collective Solutions
Strengthening models, leadership, and collaboration to navigate an increasingly complex yachting industry
This think-tank explores how shared insight and collective discussion can strengthen business models, leadership and collaboration across the yachting ecosystem. A forward-looking conversation on resilience, decision-making, and how companies can adapt and thrive in an increasingly complex industry.
Moderator + 4 Small Group Leaders.
12:00 – 12:15
Break Time
12:15 – 13:30
Think-Tank 3 | From Strategic Analysis to Business Success
Turning strategic analysis and planning into products, experiences, and commercial growth.
This think-tank brings together the key insights emerging from collaborative discussions to explore how commercial ideas can be translated into compelling products, meaningful experiences, and measurable growth. A focused conversation on what truly drives value, competitiveness, and revenue in today’s yachting market.
Moderator + 4 Small Group Leaders.
13:30 – 13:45
Closing Address
13:45 – 15:00
Lunch Time & Networking
Palma International Boat Show
As a key partner of MSF26, the Palma International Boat Show offers a dynamic backdrop for continued networking, brand visibility and first-hand market insights.
Taking place just steps away from the Forum venue, PIBS brings together the full spectrum of the yachting industry—from new builds and brokerage to equipment suppliers, service providers and innovation leaders.
Attendees of the Forum are encouraged to extend their experience into the show’s vibrant exhibition space, where connections continue, opportunities emerge, and the Mediterranean’s unique strength as a superyacht hub is on full display.
A VIP pass to PIBS is included.
WHAT MAKES THIS FORUM DIFFERENT?
Here, we prepare to lead the next chapter of yachting by turning dialogue into action.
Action over talk
This is not a forum of passive panels. It’s a working platform where participants engage, challenge assumptions, and leave with actionable outcomes that drive real change.
Co-creation formats
Think tanks and hackathons turn attendees into contributors. You’ll collaborate with peers to generate fresh solutions to real-world challenges—live, on-site, and in the moment.
Curated for impact
Every topic, session and speaker is selected with purpose—based on sector feedback, current data, and strategic priorities identified in the lead-up to the forum.
Beyond the Forum
The conversation doesn’t end in Palma. The Mediterranean Superyacht Forum is part of a wider year-round ecosystem, where insights, projects and partnerships continue to grow long after the event.
