A panel of marina investors and business leaders will discuss and debate the importance of investing in marinas in the next few years, to ensure they are optimized for the growth of the new build market and more importantly, upgraded to ensure they are ready for the next generation of superyachts, in terms of size and scale, energy demand and future systems and technology, combined with customer demands.

The Mediterranean is still the most popular and dynamic charter market in the world, but as more and more superyachts enter the sector, as new locations like the Red Sea emerge, as weather systems dramatically change and as rules and regulations evolve, our expert panel from the regulatory sector, the charter industry and the tourism sector will explore what we need to do for the future of the Mediterranean.

The Balearic Superyacht Forum 2025 will feature a new and powerful format: a series of interactive hackathons designed to address the superyacht industry’s most urgent challenges.

In these open-conversation sessions, shipyards, marinas, captains, brokers, engineers, and key stakeholders will come together to collaboratively develop actionable solutions—moving beyond theory to spark real change across the sector.

These dynamic workshops will focus on the following key topics:

• Cost Transparency & Budget Optimization – Ending the ‘Refit Roulette’
• Expanding Superyacht Infrastructure – Addressing the space crisis in shipyards and marinas
• Optimizing Subcontractor Management – Improving coordination and efficiency in refit yards
• Enhancing Customer Experience in Refit – Bringing luxury standards to the refit process
• Cybersecurity in the Superyacht Industry – Strengthening digital defenses for modern yachts
• Next-Gen Antifouling & Environmental Compliance – One of the biggest sustainability challenges in yachting
• Upskilling the Superyacht Workforce – Tackling the industry’s growing talent shortage
• Enhancing Communication & Marketing in Yachting – Redefining the industry’s global presence
• Eco-Friendly Marinas & Renewable Energy Solutions – Transforming marinas into energy hubs
• Improving Waste & Water Management in Marinas – Solving the industry’s “dirty secret”

Each session will generate a set of strategic insights and proposals that will feed into a collective roadmap for the future of the Mediterranean superyacht sector.

We are delighted to invite you to an unforgettable evening at the exclusive El Náutico Restaurant, featuring a privileged terrace overlooking the Bay of Palma, with unparalleled views stretching from the majestic Bellver Castle to the iconic Cathedral. This venue, with its Mediterranean soul and essence, provides the perfect setting for a truly unique experience.

Headline Partners and VIPs will enjoy an exclusive tasting of Balearic gastronomy, specially crafted to delight the senses and celebrate the essence of our land. Amid the vibrant atmosphere of the Club Náutico and the enchanting lights of the bay, we will share a night that blends elegance, authentic flavors, and an ambiance of true luxury.

A group of refit specialists will explore the urgent need to improve the business model and the market’s approach to refit projects, to ensure that all stakeholders are able to manage the future demand and the customers and their advisors are able to plan and manage their expectations. The Refit sector is critical for the Mediterranean and with more stakeholders entering the market, is the market aligned for the future.

One of the fundamental aspects of the refit sector is the availability and capacity of the key suppliers and primary subcontractors, in order to manage the demand vs supply and ensure the market is ready for the predicted growth in the sector. A panel of the market’s key suppliers and subcontractors will discuss and debate the concept of planning, sharing, collaboration and smart tendering within this critical aspect of our industry, to ensure we are working an an industry to manage our Refit sectors requirements and to deliver a better market place for our customers.

More information coming soon.