German Superyacht Conference 2025: Designers, constructors and experts at the 13th summit
"Never change a running system", thought the BOOTE-EXCLUSIV event team again this year when it came to choosing the conference location for the 13th edition of the German Superyacht Summit. Hardly any other hotel exudes as much maritime charm as the Hotel Hafen Hamburg in the St. Pauli district, which opened in 1979 and has hosted the German Superyacht Conference since 2013. The fully glazed Elbkuppel hall, which was modernised last year, not only offers a sensational panoramic view of the Hanseatic city, but also a direct and deep insight into the Lürssen docks opposite, where numerous large yachts are currently undergoing refit.
"This year, we are focussing on a selection of ten speakers from different areas of the superyacht industry," explains BOOTE-EXCLUSIV editor-in-chief Martin Hager. "In this way, we are presenting an exciting programme that will offer the maximum of 150 participants plenty of variety in combination with the extended networking breaks."
The programme of the 13th German Superyacht Conference
Rob Luijendijk and Enrique Tintore from Damen Yachting will start the day. They will talk about the rapid rise of supply yachts and explain how the demand for explorer formats is linked to the needs of the youngest generation of owners. The impressive Amels 80 semi-custom platform will also be on the agenda. Stefan Nehry and Oliver Blattner from Nauticfire are experts in all types of fireplaces on ships and will explain the difficulties involved in planning, integrating and certifying fireplaces & co. on board.
Italian yacht designer Marco Casali is travelling from Rome to talk about his work, creative approaches and inspirations. Together with several shipyards, he is committed to ensuring that superyachts and motorboats leave a significantly smaller ecological footprint.
Jimmy Carroll from Pelorus Travel in London arranges exclusive trips and adventures for UHNWIs and summarises his experiences in an entertaining way on the GSC stage. "Project Zero" is the working title of a new 69-metre building currently under construction at Vitters. The team from Dykstra Naval Architects, among others, is responsible for the design of the ketch and will be sending designer Mark Leslie-Miller to Hamburg as a speaker. He will present the extraordinary yacht and emphasise the positive impact of the innovative construction on the entire industry.
Timo Holthoff is a luminary in the field of exclusive carpets. The Hanseatic native takes us on a journey to the best weavers in the world and reports on how he realises unusual custom projects together with the most internationally renowned interior designers.
Dr Tobias Reichmuth, a Swiss investor and longevity entrepreneur, talks about BlueCruise. This is a superyacht voyage to the so-called Blue Zones, the regions of the world where people live to an above-average age. During his presentation, he will share insights into the lifestyles and health habits of the inhabitants of these regions and point out their potential impact on human longevity.
As Head of Design at Maserati and Head of Stellanti's Design Studio, Klaus Busse is very familiar with the world of beautiful shapes and has also been able to give free rein to his creativity on a maritime level over the past 30 years. He answers the question of how (car) designers anticipate the trends of the future. US designer and yacht designer Bill Tripp is a GSC speaker for the second time. He sheds light on why considering the stability of a vessel is crucial, especially when yachts are travelling worldwide.
