Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit ‘Closing Party’ successful ending
The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association (APSA) marked a successful conclusion to its 2026 activities with the Asia Superyacht Night Kobe – APSS 2026 Closing Party. This event followed the broader 2026 Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit aimed at fostering collaboration within the region.
Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS) co-founder Captain Scott Walker is proud to have been a Silver Sponsor of the ‘Asia Superyacht Night Kobe Closing Party’, noting it was a successful and fitting end to the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit May 7-8 held in Japan, sharing some images from the APSA Closing Party.
“It was very worthwhile to attend and support the Summit and the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Association while reigniting old and forging new connections between Asia Pacific Superyachts and our industry members in Japan and other areas”, sharing some images from the APSA party.
The event brought together yacht builders, brokers, owners’ representatives, marina and shipyard operators, legal and financial professionals, and regional authorities for a two-day programme features keynote presentations, panel discussions, market briefings and networking sessions focused on both local and cross-border opportunities. Hosted in Japan for the first time, the conference reflected increased industry focus on the country’s expanding superyacht infrastructure and cruising potential.
The Summit provided a focused platform to engage with policymakers, marina developers and professional counterparts on the evolving landscape of superyacht ownership and cruising across the region. The programme featured keynote presentations, panel discussions and market briefings on key topics including Japan as a superyacht destination, new marina projects in Japan and the Maldives, cross-border regulations, family offices and yachting, Vietnam’s government interest in yachting, and the refit market in Asia.
