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YATCO, the Tech & Connect of Yachting, welcomes you to join our YATCO Flagship Lounge with Hill Robinson during Palm Beach International Boat Show. Strategically located in front of the Ben Hotel, our stylish lounge will be a hub of activity and networking.

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Schedule


Wednesday, March 25
FLAGSHIP LOUNGE 12 PM – 7 PM


Destination Forum

8 AM - 1  PM

The Destination Forum brings together leading yachting destinations from around the world to share the latest insights, developments and opportunities shaping global cruising. Through a series of concise presentations and conversations, charter brokers, captains  and senior crew will gain valuable knowledge to help guide owners and charter guests in planning future itineraries.


Happy Hour

5:00 PM - 7 PM


The YATCO & Oceanside Palm Beach Kick-Off Party

7 PM - 1 0 PM

 Join us for an evening celebration bringing together the global yachting community and destinations from around the world. With music, international performances and a vibrant atmosphere, the event offers the perfect setting to continue conversations from the Destination Forum.


Thursday, March 26
FLAGSHIP LOUNGE 10 AM – 7 PM


Seminar: The Economic Horizon of Yachting

8:30 AM - 10  AM

YATCO is delighted to welcome Tommaso Nastassi of Deloitte Consulting and Rafiq Jiwani of Goldman Sachs to lead an in-depth conversation on mergers and acquisitions in the global yachting sector. The session will explore current market dynamics, investment trends, valuation considerations, and strategic opportunities shaping M&A activity in yachting as the sector looks ahead to 2026 and beyond.


The ECPY Charter Update

4:00 PM - 5 PM

An informative update from Thierry Voisin highlighting the key differences and advantages between the traditional charter contract and the new transport contract. He will also touch on reasons for choosing between the charter contract under UK Law and the new one from ECPY which is under European law. Following this conversation Edita Vasiljevic will provide a short introduction to our new YATCO Charter platform, followed by happy hour and music.


Happy Hour

5:00 PM - 7 PM


Friday, March 27
FLAGSHIP LOUNGE 10 AM – 7 PM


YATCO Charter Breakfast with a talk on cruising Brazil by Swan Hellenic

8:30 AM - 10 AM

YATCO Charter introduces a new integrated ecosystem for charter professionals, connecting brokers, central agents, yachts and crew within a single platform. This session explores how the system streamlines the entire charter process—from yacht search and proposals to booking management and reporting—while introducing verified crew profiles, AIS and real-time fleet insights.


Happy Hour

5:00 PM - 7 PM


Yacht Rock Party

7:00 PM - 10 PM


Saturday, March 28
FLAGSHIP LOUNGE 10 AM – 7 PM


Happy Hour

5:00 PM - 7 PM


Celebration of Sailing: W 2028 Olympic Sailors

7:00 PM - 9 PM


Sunday, March 29
FLAGSHIP LOUNGE 10 AM – 5 PM


Sunday Funday

10:00 AM - 5 PM


Location


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Lounge Registration


*Kindly note that food is reserved exclusively for private tables. Beverages available for purchase, except happy hour, and the kick-off party where some beverages are included.


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