THE BALEARIC SUPERYACHT FORUM PRESENTATION
PROJECT INFORMATION:
DATE: 21/02/2024
VENUE: Cambra de Comerç de Mallorca
Balearic Marine Cluster celebrates the launch of the Balearic Superyacht Forum.
The Balearic Superyacht Forum, organised by the Balearic Marine Cluster, promises to be a key event for the nautical sector, providing a platform for the discussion of innovation, sustainability and economic development. With an outstanding participation of experts and companies, and coinciding with the Palma International Boat Show, this forum positions Palma as an international yachting epicentre, fostering the growth and competitiveness of the sector in the Balearic Islands.
OBJECTIVES:
- To strengthen the competitiveness of the nautical sector.
- To position the Balearic Islands as a leading centre in the yachting sector.
- To highlight the region’s capacity in ship repair and maintenance, nautical tourism and innovation.
- Promote sustainability and economic impact.
- To increase the visibility of the nautical sector to the public.
- Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experiences.
PARTICIPANTS:
Inauguration:
- Toni Salom: President Balearic Marine Cluster
Presentations:
- Silvia Delgado: Manager of the Institute of Innovation of the Balearic Islands
- Pedro Suasi: Manager of the Balearic Marine Cluster
Round Tables
First Round Table: ‘The impact of the REFIT industry in the Balearic Islands’.
- Diego Colón: Chief Executive Officer of Astilleros de Mallorca
- Peter Brown: Global Director of Yachting Group
- Antonella Della Pietra: Managing Partner of BWA Yachting Spain
- Nacho Díaz: Technical Manager of Hill Robinson
- Toni Salom: CEO of Nautipaint Group
- Olimpia Corral: Chief Operating Officer of Baltic Yachts
Second Round Table: ‘The impact of nautical tourism in the Balearic Islands’.
- Tomeu Bestard: CEO and President of Alcudiamar
- Isabel Martínez: Commercial Director of IPM Group
- Isabel Teruel: Director of Operations of Port Adriano
- Guillermo García: Marketing Manager of Evolution Yacht Agents
- Oscar Siches: Consultant for Marinas and Ports
- Jaume Vaquer: Manager of Jaume Vermell Náutica and President of AENIB
Closing:
- Alejandro Sáenz de San Pedro: Councillor for Enterprise, Employment and Energy.
BENEFICIARIES:
- Nautical sector companies.
- Local community
- Port Authority
