International Superyacht Symposium

March 12-13, 2008

Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida USA

The Purpose

Yacht industry personnel must stay abreast of the many issues affecting their market. The high percentage of growth and change predicted means that one cannot afford to miss this opportunity to gain further insight into this sector.

Why Miami in March?

The Symposium takes place during the annual Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention. Attendees have the option of attending both events. The trade show of the Convention is easily accessible between conference sessions, and the opportunity of networking is outstanding.

The Venue

The Miami Beach Convention Center is located in the heart of the world's finest cruising grounds within close proximity to South Florida's $8 billion marine industry. Miami is easily accessible by air and land, and on the doorstep of South Beach's world class nightlife and beach front.

The Organizer

CMP is one of the world's largest and well known conference and exhibition organizers, with global resources to develop and implement first-class events worldwide.

CMP PRINCETON, U.S. SUPERYACHT ASSOCIATION TO TEAM UP AT CRUISE SHIPPING— CMP Princeton Inc., organizers of the annual Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention, and Fort Lauderdale–based U.S. Superyacht Association have teamed up to enhance awareness of the growing superyacht business at the 2007 Cruise Shipping event in Miami Beach.
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For Event Details

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SYMPOSIUM SESSIONS

March 18-19, 2009

Exciting panel discussions offering valuable insight into this sector, here are examples from past agendas:

State of the Superyacht Industry
An expert panel will debate short informed presentations on current subjects:

• The surge in demand for superyachts and the profile of the current order book and scale and nature of future demand

• World market trends and emerging opportunities

• Finance for superyachts

Superyacht Deployment & Destinations
The geography of the deployment pattern of superyachts is becoming increasingly exotic. This session will look at what makes a destination attractive, and what are the hot destinations now and for the future. Marina design and development is becoming more and more sophisticated. What are the essential infrastructure needs of a successful port of call and what is the potential economic impact of yacht calls?

Superyacht Design & Construction
superyacht building is now big business, and the international competition for a share of the design, construction and supply of a growing market is stiffening. This session will look at the very latest trends in design and outfitting, and the increasingly demanding specifications of yacht owners.

Operations
This session will provide an accurate overview of the regulatory environment for superyachts, and discuss some of the operational challenges facing the sector, from manning and certification to security and environmental compliance, with ample opportunity for audience participation.

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