Balearic Superyacht Forum replaced with new event offering wider Mediterranean focus
The Balearic Superyacht Forum 2025 concluded on 30 April in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Organisers have now confirmed that the event will be renamed as the Mediterranean Superyacht Forum from 2026.
Organisers say the change reflects their intention to expand the forum’s remit to include a broader Mediterranean focus while maintaining Palma as the host city.
Guillermo García, president of Balearic Marine Cluster, the event’s organiser, says: “With this name change, we are responding to an already evident reality. The forum no longer speaks only of the Balearics, but of the global challenges of the industry. The Mediterranean is a strategic hub for the superyacht sector and deserves a forum that matches its relevance. This evolution reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and international collaboration.”
Held on 29 and 30 April at the Palma Auditorium, alongside the opening of the Palma International Boat Show, the 2025 edition of the forum brought together more than 250 professionals and 150 companies for two days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, innovation hackathons and networking sessions.
The organisers say they aim to use the rebranded Mediterranean Superyacht Forum “to drive strategic dialogue, co-creation, and action around the major challenges of the international yachting sector from a Mediterranean perspective.”
Topics on the table will include refit, digitalisation, sustainability, talent development, operational standards, marina management and business models. While the forum is based in Palma, organisers say its scope will grow to be increasingly international.
“The future of the industry depends on building bridges between regions, sharing knowledge, and shaping a united vision. The Mediterranean is a strategic superyacht hub, and we believe it deserves a forum that reflects that status,” adds García.
The event will continue to be coordinated by the Balearic Marine Cluster, which aims to strengthen the global competitiveness of the Balearic Islands’ yachting sector.
