By Stephanie Warren

Forward thinking will dominate three days of debate, dialogue and discovery, amongst 400 of the most influential individuals in the superyacht industry.

Led by up to forty world-class speakers and - most importantly - visionaries of the superyacht future, the audience will consider new approaches and share their experiences on the following:

Coinciding with the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), the Global Superyacht Forum remains and prospers as a platform for education, innovation and presentation of new ideas. Supported by twelve influential companies within the world of superyachts, this year promises to see not only change as a pinnacle theme on the stage, but reflected in the learning environment. Expect a facelift in the Forum, a new lease of life in the Lounge and a dinner venue to charm the most discerning of delegates.

The Superyacht Events team will introduce new tools to help attendees connect at this year's conference, such as speed-networking and opportunities to test your knowledge. On Monday, for the first time we will introduce exhibitors from the SuperYacht Pavilion to bring new ideas and new agents into the mix.

On Tuesday, the traditional Global Superyacht Forum dinner promises to be in a very untraditional setting, as we take you away from the classroom and show you an oasis of good food, good fun and above all, an unrivalled networking opportunity. Wednesday's closing drinks will give everyone a chance to consolidate what they've heard and catch that last contact before the plane home.