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Die German Superyacht Conference 2026 präsentiert ein hochkarätiges Sprecherprogramm mit internationalen Experten
Tanno Weeda
Head of Design Feadship Studio De Voogt
Creative processes in yacht design, integration of innovative technical solutions
Hermen de Jong
Innovation Manager Royal Huisman
Technical developments in mega sailing yachts and the future of floating superlatives
Michael Jost
Former chief strategist at VW, expert in electrification
Electromobility at sea and the comprehensive transformation of the maritime industry
Theodoros Fotiadis
Astra Nord
Shipyard founded in 2025 – what makes northern Germany the perfect location for refits.
Sascha Meinhardt
Sales Manager Quantum Stabilizers
Practical knowledge about stabilizers, seasickness, and comfort on yachts
Dr. Julia Riedmeier
Dr. Julia Riedmeier has been professionally and academically dedicated to the topic of luxury since 2010. She is the founder of CODE \ LUXE, a boutique consulting and trend studio with its own academy, advises international luxury brands on forward-looking, customer-centric strategies, conducts research, writes, and speaks about luxury. Since 2016, she has been teaching “Luxury Brand Strategy,” currently in Monaco and Munich, and volunteers for the initiatives “Monaco Capital of Advanced Yachting” and “World Boating Day.”
Discussion panel: “The future of the German superyacht industry”
Topics: Bureaucratic hurdles, market trends, and prospects for the German yacht industry.
Moderation
Dr. Tim Schommer & Dr. Volker Lücke (Clyde & Co)
Participants
Dr. Justus Reinke
Lürssen
Irina Haesler
Expert in maritime security policy
Benjamin Bäker
Oldenburger Interior
Dr. Heiko Herold
Non-Resident Fellow
Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University (ISPK)
The conference guarantees knowledge transfer, new perspectives, and networking at the highest level—a must for decision-makers, designers, and experts in the international yachting industry.