Stephenson Harwood to sponsor 2025 Gulf Superyacht Summit and host exclusive networking reception
Stephenson Harwood’s international Superyacht team are proud sponsors of the 2025 Gulf Superyacht Summit, organised by SuperYacht Times. The Summit will take place between 4–5 December at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, with the firm also set to host the cocktail reception taking place at the end of the first day of the event.
Ezio Dal Maso, Partner and Head of the Superyachts practice, commented “The Gulf Superyacht Summit continues to play an important role in driving dialogue and collaboration across the regional yachting industry. We are delighted to once again support this leading platform that brings together the key players shaping the future of the Gulf as a world-class superyacht destination.”
The Summit brings together luxury yacht owners, builders, brokers, manufacturers and key industry stakeholders to discuss the future of leisure yachting and explore opportunities to position the Gulf as a premier superyacht destination.
For the third consecutive year, Dubai-based partner, Menelaus Kouzoupis, will participate in the opening panel discussion on Tracking progress in the Gulf: what comes next? He will be joined by Hamza Mustafa, CEO at Port Rashid and P&O Marinas, Erwin Bamps, CEO at Gulf Craft, Rosanna Chopra, Executive Director at Red Sea Global, Gunther Alvarado, Deputy CEO at Al Seer Marine, and a representative from Abu Dhabi Maritime. This session will examine the key developments that have shaped the Gulf’s yachting sector over the past year, considering the progress made, the challenges encountered, and the opportunities emerging across the region.
Menelaus commented “It’s an exciting time for the Gulf’s superyacht industry as the market continues to evolve and attract global attention. I look forward to engaging with fellow industry leaders at the Summit to exchange insights and explore how the region can continue to grow as a leading yachting hub.”
The key themes for the Summit this year are:
• Regional consolidation and maturity
• Infrastructure and capability building
• Interconnected cruising routes (Mediterranean–Red Sea–Gulf)
• Technological innovation and sustainability
• Owner engagement and market attraction
• Investment, collaboration and industry integration
For more information about the conference, click here. If you would like to meet with a member of our team during the Summit, please contact us.