CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2023  

(Work in progress…)

November xx, 7:00 PM

Pre-event informal welcome drink

Co-hosted by World Sailing

Venue tbc

DAY 1

  • 8:15 Registration
  • 9:00 Opening Remarks

    By Bernard Schopfer, Yacht Racing Forum organiser

  • 9:05 Introduction by Shirley Robertson
  • 09:10 Welcome message
  • 09:15 Opening keynote presentation
  • Module 1 - SPORTS GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

  • 09:35 World Sailing update
  • 09:55 The importance of private owners for the well being of the sport
  • 10:40 Coffee break
  • 11:10 How to increase participation in mainstream, corinthian, sailing events and promote diversity?
  • 11:55 Topical presentation tbc
  • 12:15 Keys to successful events management
  • 1:00 pm Lunch Break
  • Module 2 : KEY CHALLENGES: EQUITY, DIVERSITY, SUSTAINABILITY

  • 14:30 Topical presentation tbc
  • 15:15 How can yacht racing be more inclusive and encourage women's participation?
  • 16:00 Coffee break
  • 16:30 How can we encourage yacht clubs, teams and sailing events to really respect sustainability.
  • 17:15 Concrete case study
  • 18:00 Closing remarks - End of Day 1
  • 19:15 Transfer to the evening reception
  • 19:30 Evening reception & Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award Prize Giving Ceremony

DAY 1

  • 8.15 Registration
  • 9.00 Opening Remarks

    By Bernard Schopfer, Yacht Racing Forum organiser

  • 9.05 Introduction by Shirley Robertson
  • 9.10 Welcome message
  • 9:15 Opening keynote presentation
  • DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM

  • 09:35 Where did we leave it last year and how do we move up from there? Where do we go?

    By Matt Sheahan

  • 09:35 Latest developments in autopilots
  • 10:05 Topical presentation tbc
  • 10:40 Coffee break
  • 11:10 Sustainability in boats and rigs construction
  • 11:55 Can sails ever be environment friendly? Latest research and prospects.
  • 12:15 Composite materials recycling
  • 12:35 Supply chain crisis: Focus on rigging and foils - how to deal with the shortage?
  • 1:00 pm Lunch Break
  • DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM - afternoon session

  • 14:30 Latest foiling technologies and advances in foiling

    Session chaired by Luca Rizzotti

  • 15:15 What can yacht racing bring to the maritime transport industry
  • 16:00 Coffee break
  • 16:30 Topical presentation tbc
  • 16:50 Latest developments in composite materials
  • 17:10 The impact of rating rules on yacht design
  • 17:00 Latest evolution of high performance protective polymers for racing yachts

    Pietro Parmeggiani, CEO, Protect Tapes

  • 17:20 IMOCA, subject tbc
  • America's Cup, subject tbc
  • 18:15 Closing remarks - End of Day 1
  • 19:15 Transfer to the evening reception
  • 19:30 Evening reception & Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image award Prize Giving Ceremony

DAY 2

  • 8.30 Registration
  • 9.00 Introduction
  • 9.05 Welcome message
  • 9:10 Keynote presentation
  • Module 3: MARKETING, MEDIA, COMMUNICATION

  • 09:25 How can events and teams better use their press, pr and marketing budget?
  • 10:10 Latest trends and efficient social media strategies
  • 10:30 Coffee break
  • 11:00 Topical presentation tbc
  • 11:15 Yacht Racing Sponsorship: The Clarisse effect
  • 12:00 Topical presentation tbc
  • 12:30 Lunch Break
  • EVENTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

  • 13:45 Olympic Games preview

    By Pinar Cošcuner Genç, Olympic PRO in charge of the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris.

  • 14:00 What impact do the new Olympic classes have on the development of the sport? How inclusive and accessible are they?
  • 14:45 Topical presentation tbc
  • 15:30 Topical presentation tbc
  • 15:45 Coffee break
  • 16:15 What is the impact of « indoor sailing » observed on IMOCAs and Ultims?
  • 17:00 What future for The Ocean Race?
  • 17:30 Latest news from the America's Cup
  • 19:30 Post event drinks reception provided by GAC Pindar