Held on Tuesday, September 25, on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show, the Monaco Yacht Summit will be a key event for end-user clients and their advisors looking to enter or better understand the world of yachting.

Potential yacht purchasers, charterers and their representatives will be able to attend a series of informative panel discussions with acknowledged experts from across the superyacht industry.

Four panel discussions will cover different topics in yachting to deliver insights and provide guidance from a client perspective: Myth busting: Challenging assumptions and addressing common misconceptions about the charter, purchase, building, ownership and operation of superyachts. Speakers: Dirk de Jong, Richard Lambert, Jaqueline Lyne.

Experience & exploration: From the Mediterranean to further afield, investigating destinations and activities that yachting enables clients to access and enjoy. Speakers: Fiona Maureso, Geordie Mackay-Lewis, Farouk Nefzi.

Design to delivery: Using the case study of a recent new build project to highlight the yacht design and construction process from initial inspiration to completion. Speakers: Mark Cavendish, Ben Harrison Jim Evans.

The owner interview: Yacht designer Espen Oeino and a superyacht owner discuss the vital ingredients that contribute to the ‘fun factor’ from a yacht ownership point of view. Speakers: Espen Oeino and guest owner.

The panel discussions will be moderated by Charles Dence, a specialist consultant with a superyacht brokerage background.

The Monaco Yacht Summit is an event organised by the Monaco Yacht Show in partnership with the Monaco Economic Board, Red Sea Collection, Priva, Yacht Investor and with the support of Monaco Convention Bureau. Now in its third year, the Summit seeks to inform and educate yachting clients in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and thus better prepare their visit to the show.

More information at www.monacoyachtsummit.com  Organiser: Monaco Yacht Show SAM.