Maritime experts address current yachting topics
Port of Call is a dedicated programme for visitors interested in the ideas, experiences, and innovations shaping the marine world. Through a series of curated sessions, attendees can explore topics such as sustainable boating, including eco-friendly technologies, alternative fuels, and responsible marine tourism.
The programme also delves into adventure and marine tourism, highlighting emerging destinations, unique on-water experiences, and responsible travel practices. Diving and ocean enthusiasts can discover sessions focused on marine conservation, underwater photography, and the latest techniques influencing underwater exploration.
Port of Call offers a chance to learn, be inspired, and connect with the expertise driving the future of life on and below the water.
Wednesday 19th February
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Honda Media Event
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Innovation Zone Panel Session Boating
- Tomasz Wrzesiński, Yachtcoin
- John Philip Ernest, The Hydroflyer
- Joris Van Aelst, Bcraft
- Juan Crosby, iWarranty -
Mario Topalovic, Operational and Sales Manager, Docker
Topic: TBC
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Sali Osman
Topic: AI Cyber Simulation Workshop
Thursday 20th February
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Innovation Zone Panel Session
Innovation Zone Panel Session: Startups in the Middle East
-Ahmed Emam, Mulca Technologies
- Farid Assad Semaan, Airmarker
- Lionel Pean, Seafloatech
- Sulaiman Altunaib, Waves App -
Leisure Marine Association Coffee Talks Day 1:
Leisure Marine – What’s Next on Regulations, Sustainability, and Beyond
Moderators: Patricia Caswell From Gulf Craft and John W.R. Paul from Exalto Emirates -
(LMA) Rashed Khalifa Al Falasi, Maritime Enablement Manager at DMA, Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA)
Topic: Foreign-Flag Visiting Vessels Permit Process
(LMA) Rashed Khalifa Al Falasi, Maritime Enablement Manager at DMA, Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA) -
(LMA) Salmeen Alhammadi, Head of Business and Admin Tasneef Emirates Classification Society
Topic: How yacht code and sustainable building practices
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(LMA) Joachem Den Jenlis, CEO Ecocoast
Topic: Discover how sustainability drives innovation in marine solutions from Ecocoast
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(LMA) Joe Lynch, CEO ICOMIA and Daren Vaux, President of ICOMIA
Topic: Marine Industry Sustainable
Friday 21st February
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Marlin
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Barbara Lang-Lenton & H.E. Sheikh Fahim Al Qasim
Topic: Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation
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Benjamin Nist, Docker
Topic: TBC
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Toby Gregory
Topic: First 3 man UAE team who rowed across the Arctic
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Chrysi Vrantsi, Architect Director & Anastasia Vrantsi, Managing Director, Civil Engineer, MBA
Topic: Vrantsi Architecture | Villa Earth
Saturday 22nd February
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Alberto Sonino, CEO, Vento Di Venezia
Joe Lynch, CEO ICOMIATopic: The ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, Venice 2025
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Leisure Marine Association Coffee Talks Day 2
Insights and Advancements in Marina Management
Moderator: Farrokh Golchin from Stratconn Commercial -
(LMA) Oscar Siches, Founding Member of Asia Pacific Superyacht Association
Topic: Marina Logistic and Drystack
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(LMA) Linda Nigermann, Owner Elite Marine Supplies (EMS)
Topic: Combining Insights – Understanding Superyacht Owners and Crew Members
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(LMA) Ahmed Abdelhalim, Director of Marina, Dubai Holding Asset Management, Founder & Formal Board Member LMA MENA
Topic: Future of Marinas
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(LMA) Silviya Clark, Head of Sals, Beno
Topic:The Smart Yacht Era : Merging cutting - edge tech with timeless luxury yachting
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Hamdan Al Shamsi and Nicky Vaux
Topic: TBC
Sunday 23rd February
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Capt Sahar Rasti
Topic: First Woman Emirati Ship Captain
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Nico de Corato
Topic: Heli Rescue Diver
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Dr Ahmed Nabil
Topic: Sustainability in Marine Conservation Efforts and Human Resources
