Pioneering Towards a Brilliant Super Yacht Future of Türkiye
Friday, 22 May 2026 | Crowne Plaza Istanbul Asia | 12:00 – 22:30
Mare Forum, in close cooperation with GISBIR – the Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association, is proud to announce the 4th Super Yacht Türkiye 2026, taking place in Istanbul on Friday, 22 May 2026.
Building on three outstanding editions and following our successful Superyacht conferences in Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach, this year’s event brings together the key decision-makers, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the global and Turkish superyacht industry.
Registration fee: €200
WHY ATTEND
At Mare Forum, executives don’t read speeches — they debate. Our format is built around candid, high-level discussion among the people who actually shape the industry. No boring presentations. No corporate monologues. Just real intelligence and actionable insights.
Over 25 years, Mare Forum has built a reputation for attracting senior executives, investors, regulators, and thought leaders. If you are serious about maritime and yachting business, this is where you need to be.
THIS YEAR’S FOCUS
How can the Turkish yachtbuilding industry and wider yachting cluster navigate towards a brilliant future?
Four sessions will tackle the defining themes of 2026:
The Vision — Market trends, the billionaire’s playground, and Türkiye’s competitive positioning to 2030
Green Dreams — Zero-emission yachting, smart propulsion, AI, robotics, and alternative fuels
Expansion — Marinas, charter, finance, crew of the future, and cyber security
Final Call to Action — Top strategic opportunities for Turkish superyachting from 2026 to 2030
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
12:00 – Registration, Light Lunch & Networking
13:10 – Opening & Welcome
13:40 – Session 2: The Vision
14:30 – Session 3: Green Dreams
15:30 – Networking Break
16:00 – Session 4: Expansion
17:00 – Session 5: Final Thoughts & Call to Action
19:00 – Networking Reception hosted by Mengi Yay Yachts
20:00 – Networking Dinner hosted by Cayman Registry
PANEL
Burak Akgül — CEO, Turquoise Yachts (Conference Chairman)
Fatih Sürekli — Co-Founder, Red Yacht Design
Julian Smith — Regional Director EMEA, Cayman Registry
Camille Lopez — Founder, Hy-plug Consultancy
Andrea Armas — Advisor to the Board of Directors, GX Superyachts
Murat Kiran — President, Turkish Shipbuilders Association GISBIR
Tamer Kıran — Chairman, Turkish Chamber of Shipping
Ioannis (Jannis) Kostoulas — President, Mare Forum
Nurettin Caliskan — President International Relations, Turkish Shipbuilders Association GISBIR
Ertuğ Yaşar — Managing Director, Ursa Shipyard
Tanju Kalaycioglu — Owner, Taka Yacht Design
Berna Korkmaz — Chief Yachting Department, Turk Loydu
Huseyin Dogar — General Manager, Türk Loydu
Ibrahim Karataş — Owner, Karatas Yacht Design
Mehtap Karahalli Ozdemir — Secretary-General, Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association GISBIR
Tufan Avsar — Founder, Tufan and Brothers Yachting Company
Tony Vamvakidi — Chairman, North Star Yachting
Louis R. Montello — Founder, Montello Law
Ozgur Numan — Owner, Numan Yachting
Fiona Johnson — CEO, Blue Star Standard International LLC
Artun Ertem — General Manager, Atakoy Marina
Fatih Kapucu — Sales & Marketing Director, Ses Yacht
Chris Vartzis — Partner, Head of Greece Maritime Finance, Stephenson Harwood
Piraye Şahinkaya Orhun — Yacht Projects Director, Ares Shipyard
Prof. Inanç Işıl Yıldırım — Architecture and Yacht Interior Design Specialist
Taylan Salgur — Business Development Director, Turquoise Yachts
Alev Semiz — Yacht Charter & Sales Broker, Fraser Yachts
Noyan Mutlugil — Vice President, TYBA
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