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5 february 2026

business symposium la belle classe superyachts 18° edition

Each year, the Yacht Club of Monaco becomes the central hub of the yachting world during the “La Belle Classe Superyachts” Economic Symposium.  This unmissable event, initiated in 2008 by the Yacht Club of Monaco, brings together key players from the luxury yachting industry. Yacht owners, shipyards, brokers, designers, captains, bankers, maritime experts, specialized lawyers, port directors, and organizers of boat shows gather to exchange ideas and discuss the issues shaping the sector.

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Organized in the form of a dinner-debate, this meeting offers a privileged setting for discussing the economic prospects, challenges and innovations impacting the yachting industry worldwide. It highlights the importance and economic influence of yachting, not only around the world, but also in the South of France and the Principality of Monaco.

The “La Belle Classe Superyachts” Economic Symposium is more than a platform for dialogue; it’s a moment of strategic reflection, where each participant can enrich his or her knowledge, share expertise and explore new opportunities for collaboration. This symposium embodies the spirit of excellence and innovation that characterizes the Yacht Club de Monaco, contributing to the ongoing development and performance of the yachting industry.

Previous editions

17 th edition Business Symposium

Symposium n°17

“The economic impact of international and geopolitical tensions on the yachting industry”

6 February , 2025
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Symposium n°16

« French Riviera, the real weight of the Yachting Industry»

8 February 2024
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Symposium n°15

Leisure boating and sustainability to change yachting’s image

23 February 2023
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Symposium n°14

Retrofit, future of responsible yachting

3 February 2022
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Symposium n°13

How has the Superyacht Industry overcome crises?

16 February 2021
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Symposium n°12

Life Cycle Assessment of a Yacht

20 February 2020
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Symposium n°11

The industry and its shipowners

7 February 2019
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Symposium n°10

Innovation and adaptation the challenges facing the yachting industry in 2018

7 February 2018
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Symposium n°9

Innovation and adaptation the challenges facing the yachting industry in 2018

30 January 2017
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Symposium n°8

An optimistic industry which remains prudent

21 January 2016
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Symposium n°7

Wind of recovery blowing from America for the yachting sector

22 January 2015
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Symposium n°6

After the storm, the yachting industry brightens up

29 January 2014
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Symposium n°5

Strength lies in unity!

23 January 2013
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Symposium n°4

Market for +70 metre Yachts recovers

18 January 2012
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Symposium n°3

Rationalisation beckons in 2011

20 January 2011
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Symposium n°2

Charter at the port and takeover of the second market

21 January 2010
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Symposium n°1

Yachting professionals gather at the Yacht Club de Monaco

20 January 2009

faq

The Business Symposium is an annual meeting organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco which is focused on the economic, strategic and technological challenges facing the yachting industry. It brings together shipyards, brokers, captains and maritime experts.

The event is held at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

The Business Symposium federates key players across the yachting industry including owners, captains, naval architects, design firms, shipyards, brokers, insurers, etc.

Topics include the impact on yachting of geopolitics and economic tensions, evolution of maritime traffic, insurance, the energy and technological transition, market developments (Middle East, Asia, the Americas), and the integration of tools such as the SEA Index® to measure the environmental efficiency of superyachts.

The Symposium is part of the collective ‘Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting’ strategy. It reinforces Monaco’s position as an international yachting hub, facilitates networking, anticipates major developments in the sector and highlights the Principality’s maritime ecosystem.

Entry is by invitation or registration. A report and photos are published by the YCM after the event.

For participants, attending the symposium enables them to:

  • Anticipate changes in the superyacht market.
  • Develop strategic contacts.
  • Benefit from business data and sector-specific studies.
  • Position their company or yacht in an approach focused on innovation and responsibility.

The Business Symposium generates reliable data on the yachting economy (jobs, revenue, supply chains), identifies market opportunities (eg: Middle East, Asia), promotes tools like the SEA Index® and encourages the sector to adapt to a changing world.

Contact

Cristina Ruiz

Email

c.ruiz@ycm.org

Telephone

+377 93 10 63 06