EXPERIENTIAL
YACHTING FORUM
THANK YOU FOR VISITING the Second Edition
2-3 March, 2023 - Dubai, UAE
Dubai Harbour - Dubai International Boat Show
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Welcome to the new era of the Experience Economy.
Together we Change the Perception of Yachting.
ELEVATING HUMAN POTENTIAL THROUGH YACHTING
About
Following the success of our first Experiential Yachting Forum in Monaco, we are very honoured and proud to announce that the second edition of the Experiential Yachting Forum 2023 will be held in Dubai,
where Experiential Yachting was invited as an official supporting partner of
Dubai International Boat Show, the leading yacht show in the UAE, GCC and Middle East.
Over two days, March 2-3, we will continue our mission to Change the Perception of Yachting.
The Forum benefits not only the leading players in the yachting industry and yacht owners, but also world-renowned luxury brands, hotel chains, holistic retreats and medical centers, as well as government authorities and asset management companies.
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Topics such as Multifunctional Superyachts, Holistic Yachting, Preventive Health Care and Yachting, Experience Economy & Yachting, Investment opportunities in alternative use of superyachts will be discussed.
Join other visionaries who value innovation and dare to think differently and discover a new philosophy of yachting that will make difference in the world and in people's lives.
We look forward to welcoming you to Experiential Yachting Forum at Dubai International Boat Show 2023, where we will continue Sharing with you what has Never Been Shared Before.
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Our Visionary Sponsors and Partners
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Francis Joseph Lapp
The Founder and President of Sunreef Yachts
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Sunreef Yachts is a pioneering shipyard specializing in the design and construction of fully-customized luxury catamarans and multihull superyachts.
Questing for a more environmentally responsible cruising experience, Sunreef Yachts marked a new chapter in yachting history. The shipyard developed a new range of luxury Eco catamarans for a more sustainable, environmentally responsible and healthy yachting experience.
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Francis' creative approach to multihulls has led him to introduce pioneering solutions, taking catamarans to new levels of sustainability, beauty and technical excellence.
Holistic yachting can never achieve 100% holism only through the longevity experiences on board. To achieve fully holistic yacht status, a yacht must employ environmentally friendly technology. At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Francis Lapp will share his vision of how Sunreef Yachts Eco catamarans can boast a 360° approach to sustainable yachting.
with a revolutionary composite-integrated solar power system, electric propulsion, hydro-generation, energy-efficient air-conditioning and ethically-sourced finishing materials.
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Currently, Sunreef Yachts is building the world’s largest electric superyacht-catamaran, the Sunreef 43M Eco.
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Learn more Sunreef Yachts Eco
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Paris Baloumis
Group Marketing Director of OCEANCO
Having worked across Oceanco’s Netherlands and Monaco bases for over a decade, Paris has a profound understanding of its DNA, and is a regular spokesperson for the company. An advisor to the Oceanco Board, he plays a role in driving the company’s ethos as a pioneer in yachting. Understanding the importance of collaboration, Paris is passionate about partnering with leading minds across a wide range of sectors, to continue the positive evolution of the industry.
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At Oceanco, the essence of yachting is about offering exceptional experiences that are tailored to each owner’s vision. Embracing a holistic approach, Oceanco is part of the industry’s evolution, exploring solutions to future demands in an ever-changing landscape.
To foster a culture of positive momentum, Oceanco continually challenges itself to rethink everything, from assumptions about how we use the spaces we live in, to how yachts can be built or repurposed to serve multiple needs and functions.
For those who create the future, Oceanco builds tomorrow’s superyachts, today.
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Learn more OCEANCO
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Ahmed Youssef
Founder & CEO of Innovative Marine Ventures (IMV) and Aquatic Architects Design Studio (AADS)
Ahmed Youssef is the Founder and CEO of AADS and IMV, and the creator of Aqua Pod, the world’s first sustainable multi- purpose floating mobile development.
Innovative Marine Ventures (IMV) is a subsidiary of Aquatic Architects Design Studio (AADS), both established in 2017, and is the development, facility management and marine operations arm for the Aqua Pods, and diverse on-shore and off- shore marine projects.
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Ahmed is the award-winning architect for the Cities of the Future Competition by the Dubai land Department in 2016, for his unique project which was established with a vision of extending the urban fabric further onto the water as an alternative habitat for static structures and developments which possess better adaptative traits in the marine realm to combat climate change challenges. AADS and IMV both align on a holistic approach of implementation, design, operations, digitization and legislative processes.
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The “Aqua Pod” embodies this philosophy and is a living example of this structure; it is sustainable, digitally integrated, for multi-activities, with the purpose of mirroring the living experience on land to the offshore living at sea and creating a new floating marketplace.
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Through Ahmed’s innovative ideas, AADS creations, Aqua Pods, and larger scale models, are adaptable and unique, and are embedded with smart construction adaptations, to serve as multi-use, multi-spatial, multi-functional and multi- environment assets.
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Learn more Aqua Pod
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Jessica Galea
Maritime Lawyer, Senior Associate
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Jessica, a maritime lawyer, has formed part of Dingli & Dingli Law Firm’s Shipping Department since 2009, and works on all shipping and yachting related matters, including yacht and vessel registrations under different flags, assistance from a legal perspective with the establishment of yacht leasing structures including finance and operating leases, yacht importation procedures, yacht sale and purchase, yacht finance and mortgage registration; setting up of shipping organisations and advice on various regulatory issues.
Dingli & Dingli Law Firm is especially active in the fields of ship and yacht registration, ship finance, admiralty, company law (including company incorporation and management), international tax planning and permanent residency.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Jessica will talk about the legal aspects of the new niche of Multifunctional Superyachts as commercial vessels representing business entities (i.e. luxury hotel chains, fashion brands, real estate developers etc.), as well as destinations, cities and even countries, or providing preventive healthcare and alternative medicine services on board.
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Michael Breman
Sales Director Lürssen
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Michael Breman is responsible for the sales of the world's largest yachts at Lürssen.
In 1995, Michael Breman joined the company and since then more than 60 yachts between 55 and 180 metres have been sold and built. Every single yacht is custom-built and a masterpiece in its own right.
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A native of New Zealand with Dutch citizenship who has lived in Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Saudi Arabia and Germany, Michael Breman can be described as multicultural and speaks five languages fluently.
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Chance led him to Saudi Arabia, where he worked as a marketing manager for a capital goods trading company based in Jeddah. After seven years, fate took him to Italy in 1991, where he joined an Italian shipyard (Baglietto) before making the acquaintance of Peter Lürssen in 1995.
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The German yacht builder Lürssen has earned a leading international reputation as the specialist for exclusive, bespoke yachts of outstanding engineering mastery.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Michael will join a general discussion about the future of Multifunctional Superyachts.
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Claudia Batthyany
Head of MCAY (Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting), Monaco Yacht Club
As part of its mission to promote Monaco and facing a growing international competition,
the MONACO CAPITAL OF YACHTING initiative has been launched in 2012, under the leadership of the Yacht Club of Monaco. Raising awareness among local players and followed by concrete actions, this approach has come to be obvious for the attractiveness of the Principality and has shown that the yachting industry is not only a vital economic force for Monaco but is also an appealing tourism factor. This is why ten years later, confronting more than ever all environmental threats, this initiative has taken a new turn and has become MONACO CAPITAL OF ADVANCED YACHTING.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Claudia will join Maria Alekseenko Magan (founder of Experiential Yachting), Patrick Cosson (MD, PhD Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Neurochemistry, Electro and Neurophysiology of the Nervous System) and Julian Amengual (Mathematician, PhD in neuroscience and Data Scientist) to unveil
the results of a neuroscience experiment comparing the effects on brainwaves of meditation at sea (on a jet ski) with conventional meditation on land. The experiment was conducted in Monaco with the support of MCAY last September to explore the alternative use of small watercraft for holistic purposes and to analyze
how the rolling of sea waves affects brain waves.
Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting
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Julian Amengual
PhD in Neuroscience and Data Scientist specialised in computational electrophysiology.
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Julian works in Lyon (France) as a researcher in developing artificial intelligence tools to boost cognition in humans and in patients affected by neurological diseases, and provide data science services as a freelance. He has a special interest in meditation and how can be used to self-control attention and anxiety.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Julian will unveil the results of a neuroscience experiment, organised by Experiential Yachting and Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting, comparing the effects on brainwaves of meditation at sea (on a jet ski) with conventional meditation on land. The experiment was conducted in Monaco last September to explore the alternative use of small watercraft for holistic purposes and to analyze how the rolling of sea waves affects brain waves.
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Pierre Robert de Latour
Cetody. Cetosonotherapy
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Pierre Robert de Latour, author of the French bestseller « Orcas brothers » ("Frère des orques") and TEDx speaker, is a published Orca Expert who has been studying the exploratory behaviour of orcas for 23 years. With more than 6000 free dives at the closest of orcas, whales and dolphins, the life of these giants has no secret for him. This experience convinced Pierre that the cetaceans are a brilliant oceanic civilisation which have an unsuspected knowledge : they are capable of healing thanks to their songs. The cetosonotherapy is part of alternative medicines and a holistic method of care that uses the therapeutic virtues of sounds produced by cetaceans.​ Now available on superyachts!
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At the first Experiential Yachting Forum last year, Pierre wowed us all with his incredible immersive presentation. This year he will come to our forum in Dubai to immerse us even deeper into the holistic world of Orcas.
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Learn more about Cetosonotherapy and USEA Diving
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Peter Economides
Felix BNI
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Founder of Felix BNI, Peter is a former Executive Vice President and Worldwide Director of Client Services at global advertising agency McCann Erickson Worldwide and Head of Global Clients at TBWA\Worldwide.
He has managed and grown leading ad agencies in South Africa, Hong Kong, Greece, Mexico and the United States.
Felix BNI clients have included Audi, Heineken Breweries, Coca-Cola, the International Olympic Committee, Affidea Medical Group, Seychelles Tourism, and recently Oceanco.
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Peter is a Moderator of Experiential Yachting Forum 2023.
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More speakers to be announced
Experiential Yachting
Our Visionary Speakers
Francis Joseph Lapp
The Founder and President of Sunreef Yachts
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Sunreef Yachts is a pioneering shipyard specializing in the design and construction of fully-customized luxury catamarans and multihull superyachts.
Questing for a more environmentally responsible cruising experience, Sunreef Yachts marked a new chapter in yachting history. The shipyard developed a new range of luxury Eco catamarans for a more sustainable, environmentally responsible and healthy yachting experience.
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Francis' creative approach to multihulls has led him to introduce pioneering solutions, taking catamarans to new levels of sustainability, beauty and technical excellence.
Holistic yachting can never achieve 100% holism only through the longevity experiences on board. To achieve fully holistic yacht status, a yacht must employ environmentally friendly technology. At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Francis Lapp will share his vision of how Sunreef Yachts Eco catamarans can boast a 360° approach to sustainable yachting.
with a revolutionary composite-integrated solar power system, electric propulsion, hydro-generation, energy-efficient air-conditioning and ethically-sourced finishing materials.
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Currently, Sunreef Yachts is building the world’s largest electric superyacht-catamaran, the Sunreef 43M Eco.
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Learn more Sunreef Yachts Eco
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Paris Baloumis
Group Marketing Director of OCEANCO
Having worked across Oceanco’s Netherlands and Monaco bases for over a decade, Paris has a profound understanding of its DNA, and is a regular spokesperson for the company. An advisor to the Oceanco Board, he plays a role in driving the company’s ethos as a pioneer in yachting. Understanding the importance of collaboration, Paris is passionate about partnering with leading minds across a wide range of sectors, to continue the positive evolution of the industry.
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At Oceanco, the essence of yachting is about offering exceptional experiences that are tailored to each owner’s vision. Embracing a holistic approach, Oceanco is part of the industry’s evolution, exploring solutions to future demands in an ever-changing landscape.
To foster a culture of positive momentum, Oceanco continually challenges itself to rethink everything, from assumptions about how we use the spaces we live in, to how yachts can be built or repurposed to serve multiple needs and functions.
For those who create the future, Oceanco builds tomorrow’s superyachts, today.
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Learn more OCEANCO
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Samuel Chamberlain
Vice President of Business Development for Four Seasons Yachts
Throughout his career, Samuel Chamberlain has led successful business development strategies and high-performing teams in hospitality, private aviation, and now yachting across multiple international markets.
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Industry partners know Sam as a leader who builds trust, embraces innovation, and demands results. His career took him to Bali, Bangkok, Koh Samui, and Singapore before bringing him back to the United States just over six years ago. He now brings his considerable luxury lifestyle experience and expertise to Four Seasons Yachts as vice president of business development and a key member of the executive leadership team .
Four Seasons Yachts brings our legendary service and innovation to the seas with the launch of our luxury yacht experiences. Revel in the splendour of modern sea voyaging – marked by bespoke craftsmanship, personalized service and a dedication to excellence – offering an unmatched luxury lifestyle experience at sea.
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Learn more Four Seasons Yachts
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Jane Poynter
Founder and Co-CEO, Space Perspective
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Jane is an award-winning global leader in human space flight and sustainability innovator. She is Founder and Co-CEO of Space Perspective the world’s only carbon neutral spaceflight company whose mission is to share the transformative power of space travel with the world.
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Lifted by a SpaceBalloonTM as large as a football stadium Spaceship Neptune takes 8 explorers on a gentle 6-hour journey to space where they will have the quintessential, transformative, astronaut experience – seeing the blackness of space above and the brilliant glow of the earth below all without the need for rigorous training, crushing g-forces, or burning carbon-emitting rocket fuel.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Jane will talk about spaceports at sea and connection between Yachting & Space Tourism.
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Discover more Space Perspective
Ahmed Youssef
Founder & CEO of Innovative Marine Ventures (IMV) and Aquatic Architects Design Studio (AADS)
Ahmed Youssef is the Founder and CEO of AADS and IMV, and the creator of Aqua Pod, the world’s first sustainable multi- purpose floating mobile development.
Innovative Marine Ventures (IMV) is a subsidiary of Aquatic Architects Design Studio (AADS), both established in 2017, and is the development, facility management and marine operations arm for the Aqua Pods, and diverse on-shore and off- shore marine projects.
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Ahmed is the award-winning architect for the Cities of the Future Competition by the Dubai land Department in 2016, for his unique project which was established with a vision of extending the urban fabric further onto the water as an alternative habitat for static structures and developments which possess better adaptative traits in the marine realm to combat climate change challenges. AADS and IMV both align on a holistic approach of implementation, design, operations, digitization and legislative processes.
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The “Aqua Pod” embodies this philosophy and is a living example of this structure; it is sustainable, digitally integrated, for multi-activities, with the purpose of mirroring the living experience on land to the offshore living at sea and creating a new floating marketplace.
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Through Ahmed’s innovative ideas, AADS creations, Aqua Pods, and larger scale models, are adaptable and unique, and are embedded with smart construction adaptations, to serve as multi-use, multi-spatial, multi-functional and multi- environment assets.
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Learn more Aqua Pod
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Jessica Galea
Maritime Lawyer, Senior Associate
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Jessica, a maritime lawyer, has formed part of Dingli & Dingli Law Firm’s Shipping Department since 2009, and works on all shipping and yachting related matters, including yacht and vessel registrations under different flags, assistance from a legal perspective with the establishment of yacht leasing structures including finance and operating leases, yacht importation procedures, yacht sale and purchase, yacht finance and mortgage registration; setting up of shipping organisations and advice on various regulatory issues.
Dingli & Dingli Law Firm is especially active in the fields of ship and yacht registration, ship finance, admiralty, company law (including company incorporation and management), international tax planning and permanent residency.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Jessica will talk about the legal aspects of the new niche of Multifunctional Superyachts as commercial vessels representing business entities (i.e. luxury hotel chains, fashion brands, real estate developers etc.), as well as destinations, cities and even countries, or providing preventive healthcare and alternative medicine services on board.
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Michael Breman
Sales Director Lürssen
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Michael Breman is responsible for the sales of the world's largest yachts at Lürssen.
In 1995, Michael Breman joined the company and since then more than 60 yachts between 55 and 180 metres have been sold and built. Every single yacht is custom-built and a masterpiece in its own right.
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A native of New Zealand with Dutch citizenship who has lived in Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK, Saudi Arabia and Germany, Michael Breman can be described as multicultural and speaks five languages fluently.
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Chance led him to Saudi Arabia, where he worked as a marketing manager for a capital goods trading company based in Jeddah. After seven years, fate took him to Italy in 1991, where he joined an Italian shipyard (Baglietto) before making the acquaintance of Peter Lürssen in 1995.
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The German yacht builder Lürssen has earned a leading international reputation as the specialist for exclusive, bespoke yachts of outstanding engineering mastery.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Michael will join a general discussion about the future of Multifunctional Superyachts.
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Jeroen van den Hurk
VBH
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With over 50 years of experience in integrating luxury technology on superyachts, VBH has built a remarkable portfolio of 300+ superyachts that have benefited from its exceptional expertise.
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VBH has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, delivering tailor-made solutions to its yacht clients in areas such as AV, IT, communication, control, lighting, and security.
Since 2019, the company has been led by Jeroen van den Hurk, a technology visionary with a proven track record of execution.
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Under his leadership, VBH has been making impressive strides in advancing the superyacht market.
In September 2022, VBH took the onboard technology experience to new heights with the introduction of "Design-Integration", which perfectly harmonizes innovation, ease of use, and beautiful design.
This revolutionary innovation is a testament to VBH's commitment to providing the best solutions for its clients. Jeroen's vision and leadership continue to position VBH as a leading player in the luxury technology integration space.
At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Jeroen van den Hurk will share his insights on the "Commodity vs Custom" paradox in the superyacht market, highlighting the immense opportunities that lie ahead. He will also talk about emotional multi-use spaces, integrated luxury technology and design onboard for holistic cruising experiences.
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Claudia Batthyany
Head of MCAY (Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting), Monaco Yacht Club
As part of its mission to promote Monaco and facing a growing international competition,
the MONACO CAPITAL OF YACHTING initiative has been launched in 2012, under the leadership of the Yacht Club of Monaco. Raising awareness among local players and followed by concrete actions, this approach has come to be obvious for the attractiveness of the Principality and has shown that the yachting industry is not only a vital economic force for Monaco but is also an appealing tourism factor. This is why ten years later, confronting more than ever all environmental threats, this initiative has taken a new turn and has become MONACO CAPITAL OF ADVANCED YACHTING.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Claudia will join Maria Alekseenko Magan (founder of Experiential Yachting), Patrick Cosson (MD, PhD Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Neurochemistry, Electro and Neurophysiology of the Nervous System) and Julian Amengual (Mathematician, PhD in neuroscience and Data Scientist) to unveil
the results of a neuroscience experiment comparing the effects on brainwaves of meditation at sea (on a jet ski) with conventional meditation on land. The experiment was conducted in Monaco with the support of MCAY last September to explore the alternative use of small watercraft for holistic purposes and to analyze
how the rolling of sea waves affects brain waves.
Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting
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Julian Amengual
PhD in Neuroscience and Data Scientist specialised in computational electrophysiology.
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Julian works in Lyon (France) as a researcher in developing artificial intelligence tools to boost cognition in humans and in patients affected by neurological diseases, and provide data science services as a freelance. He has a special interest in meditation and how can be used to self-control attention and anxiety.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Julian will unveil the results of a neuroscience experiment, organised by Experiential Yachting and Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting, comparing the effects on brainwaves of meditation at sea (on a jet ski) with conventional meditation on land. The experiment was conducted in Monaco last September to explore the alternative use of small watercraft for holistic purposes and to analyze how the rolling of sea waves affects brain waves.
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Maria Pampoukidi
Founder of Aqua Face Yoga
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Maria is a certified Face Yoga Coach, trained by, and working with, famous Fumiko Takatsu. She loves combining holistic well-being in her teaching. Maria is also a journalist, beauty editor and communications expert, who spent most of her career focused on well-being and natural holistic beauty.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Maria is introducing Aqua Face Yoga for the first time to the world. A brand new multisensory experience that combines mindfulness and relaxation with facial exercises whilst harnessing the rejuvenating power of the ocean.
Aqua Face Yoga is a brand new way to explore, love and experience oneself - body, mind and soul.
Pierre Robert de Latour
Cetody. Cetosonotherapy
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Pierre Robert de Latour, author of the French bestseller « Orcas brothers » ("Frère des orques") and TEDx speaker, is a published Orca Expert who has been studying the exploratory behaviour of orcas for 23 years. With more than 6000 free dives at the closest of orcas, whales and dolphins, the life of these giants has no secret for him. This experience convinced Pierre that the cetaceans are a brilliant oceanic civilisation which have an unsuspected knowledge : they are capable of healing thanks to their songs. The cetosonotherapy is part of alternative medicines and a holistic method of care that uses the therapeutic virtues of sounds produced by cetaceans.​ Now available on superyachts!
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At the first Experiential Yachting Forum last year, Pierre wowed us all with his incredible immersive presentation. This year he will come to our forum in Dubai to immerse us even deeper into the holistic world of Orcas.
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Learn more about Cetosonotherapy and USEA Diving
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Peter Economides
Felix BNI
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Founder of Felix BNI, Peter is a former Executive Vice President and Worldwide Director of Client Services at global advertising agency McCann Erickson Worldwide and Head of Global Clients at TBWA\Worldwide.
He has managed and grown leading ad agencies in South Africa, Hong Kong, Greece, Mexico and the United States.
Felix BNI clients have included Audi, Heineken Breweries, Coca-Cola, the International Olympic Committee, Affidea Medical Group, Seychelles Tourism, Oceanco and others.
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Peter is a Moderator of Experiential Yachting Forum 2023.
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Dr. med. Andrea Gartenbach
Co-Founder and Medical Director of AERA.Health
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Dr Andrea Gartenbach has +10 years of experience in Functional-Performance and Aging Medicine. Dr Andrea Gartenbach believes in the power of personalized medicine and science, dedicating her career to support people to live longer, healthier lives, introducing high-performance approaches into healthcare.
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Dr Andrea - a formal professional sports athlete - had her medical training in Germany, Switzerland and USA. She developed a passion for cutting-edge health science and as a result - co-founded Aera Health - a leading center for longevity and health optimization. Dr Andrea is also an Investor and a member of boards of Health and Health-Tech Companies.
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AERA.Health provides the antidote to mainstream medicine. They are dedicated to improving the human experience through a highly personalised approach that uses science, data and technology.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Andrea will talk about how a yacht can be transformed into a preventive healthcare or rehabilitation center at sea. She will also discuss what steps need to be taken to make yachting more holistic. Equipment, Programs and Protocols for the preventive healthcare or rehabilitation experiences on a yacht.
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Prof. Philip B Schoettle, MD, PhD
Medical Director at the Ortho Health Group in Munich & CRO of AERA.Health
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Prof. Dr. med. Schoettle is an internationally known Specialist for Orthopedics and knee surgery for almost 2 decades. Since 2010 he is also known for being one of the world leading specialists in regenerative and Stem cell medicine as well as cell-longevity and rejuvenation. In this context, he was already active as a race MD for super yacht sailing cups and installed longevity diagnostics on superyachts with a personal telemedic set up.
He actually is the Medical Director of the Ortho Health Group in Munich offering all these treatments under one roof. Furthermore, he services aera.health group as Chief Regenerative and Orthopedic Officer integrating his knowledge about regenerative medicine and stem cell treatments into the AERA Health Group health portfolio.
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AERA.Health provides the antidote to mainstream medicine. They are dedicated to improving the human experience through a highly personalised approach that uses science, data and technology.
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At the Experiential Yachting Forum, Philip will take part in the discussion about Holistic Yachting. He will also talk about longevity diagnostics on Superyachts, stem cell medicine and cell-longevity , as well as personal telemedic set up on a yacht for preventive health care programs. He will also participate in the conversation about how a yacht can be transformed into a preventive healthcare or rehabilitation center at sea. He will also discuss what steps need to be taken to make yachting more holistic.
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The Program
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Day 1 - 02.03.2023
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Discover the niche of Multifunctional Superyachts
13.00 - 14.30 Registration/Networking/ Light Lunch reception
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14.30 Welcome speech from the organizers / Immersion into the Forum
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14.40 – 16.30 Panels & Presentations – Moderated by Peter Economides
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Multifunctional Superyachts
- Is the future of yachts going far beyond vacation, relaxation or exploration?
- Experience Economy & Yachting
- Introducing the concept of Branded Multifunctional Superyachts
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Holistic Yachting
Is Holistic Healthcare & Rehabilitation at sea on a yacht - a future trend?
Commercial use of superyachts as medical centers/ holistic centers / wellness centers.
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Expertise from a Maritime Lawyer
Legal aspects of the commercial use of superyachts as a floating "ambassador" branch at sea.
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Day 2 - 03.03.2023
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Immerse into the world of Holistic Yachting & Experiences on yachts
13.00 - 14.30 Registration/Networking/ Light Lunch reception
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14.30 - 14.40 Welcome speech from the organizers
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14.40 – 16.30 Panel & Presentations – Moderated by Peter Economides
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- Branded Multifunctional Yachts and commercial use of superyachts as medical centers/ holistic centers / wellness centers.
- Preventive Health Care, Longevity, Integrated Healing and Yachting
- Unique features & technologies onboard for holistic cruising
- Explore connection between Yachting and Space Tourism
- Immersive experience Cetosonotherapy with Pierre Robert de Latour
- Discover a new practice: Aqua Facial Yoga at sea. Presented at the forum for the first time.
- Meditation at sea on a Jet Ski. Disclosure of the results of a neuroscientific experiment.
- The future of Holistic Yachting
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16.30 Closing speech
Experiential Yachting Forum 2022
For this first edition, we welcomed a record-breaking number of 100 physically present attendees to our sold-out forum at the Yacht Club de Monaco and 250 attendees online from all four corners of the world including Martinique, USA, Europe, UAE and as far as Australia.
The forum hosted over 16 break-out sessions with Experience Economy experts and welcomed 23 speakers and panelists including our fantastic moderators Martin.
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The Team
Maria A. Magan
Founder & Curator
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Monaco-based entrepreneur in yachting sector with more than 13 years background in Retail yacht charter brokerage, consulting and new builds.
A passionate adventurer, she knows yachting from both sides: as her work and as a charterer and yacht owner's family member. She was one of the first, who started to organize unique yacht charters in different destinations around the world, including Northern Norway, Iceland, Madeira, Alaska, Antarctica and even Tanzania.
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Education in Hospitality Management (Copenhagen Business Academy,Denmark), Superyacht New Builds ( Maritime Training Academy, UK), Philosophy of Mind (Oxford University, UK)
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As an industry insider, she shares the vision of main industry professionals, that yachting is entering a new era, where traditions should mix with new creative approaches to meet the values of a new generation.
Throughout her years in the industry, Maria has realised fruitful collaborations with renown global yachting industry players and acquired an important circle of HNWI.
Karina Talanceva
Partnerships & Business Development
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Karina is a former founder and CEO at the Reference & Business Intelligence Club (RBIC), a trusted gateway to knowledge and reference for foreign businesses. The association, headquartered in Switzerland, with the main purpose to assist its members and partners with business development in new foreign markets and to establish their presence internationally.
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Karina moved to California in 2016 to join her spouse where she launched www.smartaffinitygroup.com to help brands engage and attract new clients.
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She is an experienced corporate events producer, super-connector and go-to new markets facilitator with an extensive network that helps brands and companies with their business development and marketing initiatives.
Karina hosted numerous events and experiences for HNW clients in collaboration with luxury brands in France, Monaco, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Silicon Valley and Miami. Among the brands she worked with Hublot, Mont Blanc, Roberto Cavalli, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Camper & Nicholsons, Edmiston, Julius Bar and others.
In 2019 she joined Experiential Yachting team and leads partnerships and collaborations.
Peter Economides
Strategic Advisor
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Founder of Felix BNI, Peter is a former Executive Vice President and Worldwide Director of Client Services at global advertising agency McCann Erickson Worldwide and Head of Global Clients at TBWA\Worldwide.
He has managed and grown leading ad agencies in South Africa, Hong Kong, Greece, Mexico and the United States.
Felix BNI clients have included Audi, Heineken Breweries, Coca-Cola, the International Olympic Committee, Affidea Medical Group, Seychelles Tourism, superyacht builder Oceanco and many others.
Contact
Experiential Yachting
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6 avenue des Citronniers, Les Acanthes,
98000, Monaco
Monaco Register number: RCI 12P07886
Phone +377 99 90 98 95