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

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