Superyacht Summit Türkiye 2023

Superyacht Summit Türkiye 2023: A Resounding Success at Istanbul's Ciragan Palace, Paving the Way for an Even Bigger 2024 Edition

The inaugural Superyacht Summit Türkiye, a triumph at the Ciragan Palace in Istanbul on November 30th, 2023, brought together 250 elite figures from the superyacht industry worldwide. Held in the grandeur of Ciragan Palace, the summit attracted industry leaders not only from Türkiye but also from Europe, the US, and the Middle East, establishing it as a global gathering of significance.

Against the opulent backdrop, the one-day summit featured a stellar line-up of speakers and industry experts. The diverse range of topics covered included the current state of the Turkish market, regulatory issues, charter, law, sustainability, branding, marketing, luxury tourism, and submersible technology. The presentations, conversations, and keynotes comprised a full day's program, providing valuable insights and fostering collaborative discussions among attendees.

James Jaffa, CEO Jaffa & Co and one of the speakers at Superyacht Summit Türkiye said ‘’I was privileged to speak at the SST 2023 and be amongst such an illustrious panel of speakers. It was a real pleasure for me to see people of 
significant seniority and depth of expertise within the superyacht market gather in Istanbul. The overwhelming feeling is that we can't wait for the next edition, I highly 
recommend you make the journey in 2024' 

The event organizers, together with sponsors, were instrumental in curating a comprehensive and insightful program, elevating the Superyacht Summit Türkiye to 
an annual must-attend event in Istanbul. This gathering serves as a premier platform for leading industry experts to delve into trends and innovations in superyachting, 
further solidifying Türkiye's standing as one of the top three superyacht nations globally.

Co-Founder of event organisers WeAreSuperyachts Oguz Bilgin added ‘’The Superyacht Summit Türkiye stands as a catalyst for the ongoing expansion of the thriving Turkish market. Beyond being a meeting of minds, the summit represents a strategic intersection where expertise, innovation, and collaborative spirit meet. It's the dynamic that keeps the magic happening in the world of yachting.''

The summit boasted C-suite attendance from all major Turkish shipyards, brokerages, lawyers, designers, and subcontractors. Approximately 20 superyacht captains and some yacht owners were also present, alongside the active 
participation of major Turkish associations, including YATED, TYBA, and YBA. The summit spanned a full day, running from 9 am to 8 pm, ensuring ample time for 
networking, learning, and collaboration.

Commenting on the resounding success of the summit, Bogdan Gusarev expressed, "Our mission was to bring industry leaders together to connect, learn, and explore 
better business practices in Turkey while also fostering stronger ties with the global market. With over 30% of attendees joining from outside the country, I believe we've 
successfully achieved our goals."

Building on the resounding success of the 2023 event, event organizers WeAreSuperyachts announce the date and expansion of the Superyacht Summit Türkiye 2024 #SST2024, which will span two days on November 26th & 27th, 2024. The 2024 edition will feature a larger EXPO area, additional masterclasses, and even more networking opportunities. They are also proud to announce the first 
Superyacht Summit Adriatic, scheduled to take place in April 2024—more details to follow. 

Superyacht Summit Türkiye 2023 Sponsors

Platinum: Begum, Tualcom
Gold: Van Oossanen, Cimolai
Silver: Sirena, Artsys

Superyacht Summit Turkiye 2023 speakers:

• Adviye Bergemann, Founder | AIDA Tours
• Antonio Romano, Partner & Business Director | Hot Lab
• Begüm Dogulu, CEO | Begüm Yachting 
• Berkay Yilmaz, Commercial Director | Bilgin Yachts
• Craig Barnett, Sales & Marketing Director | Triton Submarines
• David Seal, Founder | Yachts for Sale
• Günes Aysun, President | TYBA
• James Jaffa, Managing Partner | Jaffa & Co
• Jeremy Roche, European Director | Denison Yachting
• Jonny Horsfield, Owner & Design Director | H2 Yacht Design
• Kivanc Nart, General Manager | AKYACHT
• Malcolm Jacotine, Unlimited Captain
• Murat Bekiroglu, Yacht Owner & Chairman | Trio Deniz & YATED
• Patrik von Sydow, CEO | Turquoise Yachts

About the organizers WeAreSuperyachts
Founded in 2023, WeAreSuperyachts is a young, dynamic superyacht events company founded by Bogdan Gusarev and Oguz Bilgin, who met at the YPY Turkey. Their mission is to facilitate connection and collaboration between global and local companies in Turkey and beyond. In 2024, they will host two further summits - the first Superyacht Summit Adriatic in Croatia in April 2024 and the 2nd annual Superyacht Summit Turkiye Istanbul in November.