About The Conference
SEA Yachting Conference 21 - 22 April 2026
The Southeast Asia Yachting Conference (SEAYC) is a two-day industry platform focused on the realities of the boating and yachting market in Southeast Asia.
SEAYC brings together marina operators, yacht builders and dealers, charter companies, shipyards, service providers, government representatives and regional stakeholders to discuss market conditions, infrastructure, regulation and future development across the region.
In addition to commercial and operational topics, SEAYC aims to provide a structured platform to explore a more coordinated regulatory approach across ASEAN. Through targeted discussion, the conference will identify areas where industry-led standards, shared frameworks and clearer regional alignment can support sustainable growth and improve operating conditions across borders.
Blue Capital: Investments SEA Marinas and Industry
Day 1 - 9:30am
Market Reality: Investment, Sales and Infrastructure
The conference opens with a high-level panel about core sectors driving the ASEAN yachting industry, marinas, boat sales and superyachts.
“Blue Capital: Investments in Southeast Asia Marinas and the Yachting Industry” brings together
– Arthur Tay (SUTL Group) and
– Erwin Bamps (Gulf Craft),
moderated by
– Sarah Flavel (Damen Yachting)
To explore where real investment is happening and what still needs to be in place for the region to scale.
Marina & Waterfront Development Standards
Day 1 - 10:30am
This continues into marina development, where operators and industry bodies, including
James Roy (ONE°15 Marina)
Scott Finsten (Ocean Marina Jomtien)
Joseph Prabantara (Marina Development Indonesia)
Suzanne Davies (Marina Industries Association)
To address the realities behind building and operating marinas in Southeast Asia, from standards to approvals and long-term viability.
Boat Market Evolution - Sales and the Cost of Growth
Day 1 - 11:15am
The regional boat market is evolving, but not without its challenges.
This panel brings together
Ewa Stachurska (Simpson Marine / Sanlorenzo APAC),
Yvan Eymieu (Sunreef Yachts),
Paul Grange (Marine Italia)
offering perspectives across builder expectations, team development and regional collaboration.
The Anatomy of a Brokerage Sale
Day 1 - 1:30pm
The focus is not just on deals being done, but how they are structured, where they fail, and what needs to improve if the region is to attract more serious transactions.
The brokerage and superyacht sales panel, led by
Zac Bailey (Indo-Pacific Solutions)
Kit Lui (J.P. Morgan Private Bank)
Angel Zhou (Benetti Asia)
Rob Luijendijk (Damen Yachting)
Julien Solari (Camper & Nicholsons)
to break down what really happens between offer and ownership in Southeast Asia.
From Cruising Destination to Strategic Refits
Day 1 - 2:15pm
Southeast Asia has long been known as a cruising destination, but that perception is starting to shift.
The refit panel, moderated by
Simone Centola (SBIA), brings together
Lim Nian Hua (ST Engineering)
Robert Taylor (Cearvac Engineering)
Simon Farmer (Superyacht Captain)
Tim Ghinn (Asiatique Yacht Supplies)
To explore whether the region can support long-term technical works and become part of a yacht’s operational lifecycle.
This is no longer a future discussion. The yachts are already here, and expectations are increasing.
3:30pm: ASEAN Alignment & Positioning
Day 1 - 3:30pm:
At a regional level, one of the biggest challenges remains fragmentation.
The ASEAN alignment panel, led by
Wade Pearce (SBIA), alongside
Suzy Rayment (APSA)and
Ekrem Reyhancioglu (ICOMIA Asia Group),
Su Lin Cheah (ICOMIA),
focuses on how associations, data and industry collaboration can move from parallel efforts to something more structured and coordinated.
Charter Frameworks and regional scalability
Day 2 - 9:15am
Charter and regional scalability
Day 2 opens with charter frameworks, a key unlock for the region.
The panel, led by
Mike Sager (Ankor Software), includes
Benjamin Tabeteau (AsiaMarine / TYBA),
Alvin Teh (MYIRBA) and
Laura Verbrugge (Fraser Yachts)
Wee Teck Quek (Wanderlust Adventures / SBIA),
Exploring how licensing, operations and digital systems can evolve into a more scalable regional model.
Robotics, AI & Technology
Day 2 - 11:15am
The programme then looks forward, with sessions on robotics, AI and technology, alongside startup platforms and innovation showcases.
Speakers include
Elliot Cousins (Ankor Software)
Carlo Lustrissimi (5.0 Robotics)
Tharin Tan (Pasini Yachts)
Björn Antonsson (Candela)
presenting how technology and new business models are beginning to reshape the industry.
