Here are the two panels and the first speakers confirmed for the 8th SUPER YACHT 24 Forum

MAIN TOPICS:

1. Competitiveness of Italian nautical industry in the Mediterranean

• Market trends and comparison with other countries in the basin
• Competitive positioning of Italian shipyards, marinas and services
• Growth opportunities and emerging threats

2. Italian shipbuilding: innovation, quality, and the cost challenge

• Evolution of production processes and digitalization
• New technologies for yachts and superyachts
• Supply chain management and supplier issues

3. Marinas and ports: infrastructure for a modern nautical industry

• Investments and development of Italian tourist ports
• Premium services and new standards for captains and crews
• Competition from Mediterranean navies (Croatia, Greece, Türkiye, Spain)

4. Charter, refit & management: evolving business models

• Growth of the charter market and new needs of shipowners
• Refit tech: predictive maintenance, green solutions, digitalization
• Integrated fleet management and crew services

5. Maritime Professions: Enhancement of Captains, Crews, and Technicians

• Skills acquisition and specialized training
• Welfare, safety and quality of life on board
• New professional profiles linked to technology and sustainability

6. Sustainability and energy transition in the nautical industry

• Alternative propulsion, innovative materials and emissions reduction
• Certifications, environmental regulations, and new responsibilities for shipyards and marinas
• Sustainable solutions applicable to yachts, ports and refits

7. Regulation, taxation and governance of the sector

• Italian and European legislation: opportunities and critical issues
• Taxation for shipyards, shipowners, charters and suppliers
• Role of institutions in the competitiveness of the sector

8. The service ecosystem: supply chain, technology, and outsourcing

• Technical services, logistics, insurance, consultancy
• Digitalization of processes (berth booking, maintenance, compliance)
• Operational and insurance risks in nautical management

9. Security, cybersecurity, and risk management for yachts and marinas

• Cyber ​​threats and the protection of connected vessels
• Safety and security in ports and on-board operations
• Emergency management and infrastructure resilience

10. “Brand Italy” and the value of Made in Italy in the nautical industry

• Italian identity in design, engineering, and hospitality
• International promotion strategies for Italian excellence
• How to strengthen Italy's leadership in the Mediterranean