MIAMI ANNUAL MEETING

A curated gathering focused on the strategic agenda

Global Superyacht Forum (GSYF) is the world’s most exclusive strategic platform for shipyard leaders, UHNW principals, investors, policymakers, and luxury brand visionaries. We exist to shape the future of the superyacht industry through high-level dialogue, strategic insight, and curated global collaboration.

Format

One-day strategic summit

Audience

Shipyard C-suite, UHNW principals, family offices, investors, luxury brands, ministers

Art, Atmosphere, and the Atlantic

The Ultimate Arrival

Kick off the Summit at the Faena Residences, the crown jewel of Miami’s most prestigious cultural district. This exclusive waterfront setting blends avant-garde art with the world of ultra-luxury yachting.

The Experience

Waterfront Networking

Connect with the industry's elite at the water’s edge, where iconic architecture meets the Atlantic horizon.

Curated Exclusivity

An intimate evening designed for the world’s top brokers, owners, and visionaries from the Bahamas, Panama, and beyond.

Artistic Backdrop

Experience the vibrant, red-and-white signature aesthetic of Faena—a global symbol of high-design and sophisticated living.

A Prelude to Excellence

Enjoy premium cocktails and curated canapés as the sun sets over the fleet, setting the tone for a summit defined by luxury and innovation.

The Epicenter of Global Maritime Luxury

A Reimagined Icon

Set on the white sands of the Atlantic, the W South Beach is the "Crown Jewel" of Miami luxury. Fresh from a $30 million renovation, this property serves as the definitive stage for the 2026 Global Superyacht Forum.

Industry-Leading Innovation

Immersive Technology

Host of the only ballroom in North America featuring permanent 360-degree Video Mapping.

Digital Canvas

Your branding and vessel designs will be projected life-sized across 4,300 square feet of seamless white walls.

Bespoke Networking

Exclusive access to The Grove, a lush, French-inspired tropical garden designed for elite social connection.

The Standard of Excellence

Every delegate will experience the "American Riviera" lifestyle in a 100% oceanfront sanctuary, ensuring that business is conducted with the world’s most iconic horizon in view.

Themes include

U.S. and Latin America yacht market evolution

Shipyard production future

UHNW ownership trends and generational shift

Innovation, sustainability, regulation

Capital flow and global investment opportunities

Outcome

new alliances

strategic partnerships

private deal flow

Global Leadership Roundtables

Private, closed-door sessions for 20–30 global leaders.

These invite-only roundtables focus on

Shipyard capacity & global order book

Future propulsion technologies

UHNW ownership trends and generational shift

Regulation, ESG, and sustainability

Workforce, design, and talent evolution

International Summits & Special Dialogues

GSYF organizes events in key maritime and luxury capitals.

Every event maintains the same core principle; Elite discussions for those shaping the future.

Monaco

Singapore

Istanbul

UAE

Bahamas