November xx, 7:00 PM
Pre-event informal welcome drink
Co-hosted by World Sailing
Venue tbc




DAY 1
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8:15 Registration
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9:00 Opening Remarks
By Bernard Schopfer, Yacht Racing Forum organiser
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9:05 Introduction by Shirley Robertson
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09:10 Welcome message
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09:15 Opening keynote presentation
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Module 1 - SPORTS GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
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09:35 World Sailing update
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09:55 The importance of private owners for the well being of the sport
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10:40 Coffee break
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11:10 How to increase participation in mainstream, corinthian, sailing events and promote diversity?
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11:55 Topical presentation tbc
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12:15 Keys to successful events management
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1:00 pm Lunch Break
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Module 2 : KEY CHALLENGES: EQUITY, DIVERSITY, SUSTAINABILITY
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14:30 Topical presentation tbc
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15:15 How can yacht racing be more inclusive and encourage women's participation?
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16:00 Coffee break
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16:30 How can we encourage yacht clubs, teams and sailing events to really respect sustainability.
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17:15 Concrete case study
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18:00 Closing remarks - End of Day 1
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19:15 Transfer to the evening reception
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19:30 Evening reception & Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award Prize Giving Ceremony
DAY 1
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8.15 Registration
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9.00 Opening Remarks
By Bernard Schopfer, Yacht Racing Forum organiser
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9.05 Introduction by Shirley Robertson
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9.10 Welcome message
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9:15 Opening keynote presentation
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM
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09:35 Where did we leave it last year and how do we move up from there? Where do we go?
By Matt Sheahan
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09:35 Latest developments in autopilots
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10:05 Topical presentation tbc
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10:40 Coffee break
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11:10 Sustainability in boats and rigs construction
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11:55 Can sails ever be environment friendly? Latest research and prospects.
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12:15 Composite materials recycling
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12:35 Supply chain crisis: Focus on rigging and foils - how to deal with the shortage?
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1:00 pm Lunch Break
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DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM - afternoon session
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14:30 Latest foiling technologies and advances in foiling
Session chaired by Luca Rizzotti
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15:15 What can yacht racing bring to the maritime transport industry
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16:00 Coffee break
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16:30 Topical presentation tbc
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16:50 Latest developments in composite materials
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17:10 The impact of rating rules on yacht design
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17:00 Latest evolution of high performance protective polymers for racing yachts
Pietro Parmeggiani, CEO, Protect Tapes
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17:20 IMOCA, subject tbc
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America's Cup, subject tbc
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18:15 Closing remarks - End of Day 1
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19:15 Transfer to the evening reception
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19:30 Evening reception & Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award Prize Giving Ceremony


DAY 2
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8.30 Registration
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9.00 Introduction
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9.05 Welcome message
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9:10 Keynote presentation
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Module 3: MARKETING, MEDIA, COMMUNICATION
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09:25 How can events and teams better use their press, pr and marketing budget?
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10:10 Latest trends and efficient social media strategies
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10:30 Coffee break
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11:00 Topical presentation tbc
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11:15 Yacht Racing Sponsorship: The Clarisse effect
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12:00 Topical presentation tbc
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12:30 Lunch Break
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EVENTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
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13:45 Olympic Games preview
By Pinar Cošcuner Genç, Olympic PRO in charge of the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris.
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14:00 What impact do the new Olympic classes have on the development of the sport? How inclusive and accessible are they?
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14:45 Topical presentation tbc
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15:30 Topical presentation tbc
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15:45 Coffee break
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16:15 What is the impact of « indoor sailing » observed on IMOCAs and Ultims?
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17:00 What future for The Ocean Race?
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17:30 Latest news from the America's Cup
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19:30 Post event drinks reception provided by GAC Pindar
