The Superyacht Summit Türkiye (SST), held on 26 and 27 November 2024, concluded after two days of industry discussions and networking at four key venues. The event attracted 450 attendees and was supported by key players in the maritime and luxury sectors, shoring up Turkey’s reputation as a leading yacht-building nation.

The main conference took place at Çırağan Palace Kempinski, a former Ottoman palace located on the Bosphorus. The event featured 26 speakers from prominent organisations, including Nuvolari Lenard, Damen Yachting and Fraser Yachts.

Topics covered included the current state of yachting in Türkiye, opportunities for refit yards, insurance solutions, and yacht branding. Speakers included Begüm Doğulu from the Yacht Tourism Association, Kerem Başer from KRM Refit, and Sergio Cutulo from Hydro Tec.

The first day of the summit concluded with an event at Anna Laudel Art Gallery in Taksim Square.