Monaco Smart Yacht, 23-24 March 2023 » PACA’s economic and political newsletter
An industry in full transformation, super yachting is mobilizing its players who have already begun a profound change in terms of environmental transition.
Following on from the success of its Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, M3 (Monaco Marina Management), a Monegasque company specializing in the management of marinas and marinas, wishes to promote sustainable and adaptable solutions for super yachting (units of more than 24 m), launching the Monaco Smart Yacht Rendezvous. As part of the “Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting” approach, this networking event will be organized on March 23 and 24, 2023 at the Yacht Club de Monaco during Monaco Ocean Week.
“It is essential to address the entire ecosystem to make it more virtuous, by promoting exchanges and soliciting innovations that can bring a major change to the industry. This is a priority today. It is considered that yachts spend on average 80% of their time at berth in marinas and a large part of the remaining 20% at anchor. Thanks to technology, new solutions can be degraded. We started with infrastructure, with the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous (September 24-25, 2023), logic dictates that we continue with yachts, because the two are inseparable,” comments José Marco Casellini, CEO of M3.
A first meeting between two ecosystems to initiate exchanges
This meeting benefits from the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, Credit Suisse and the expertise of Blumorpho, a specialist in innovation for the sustainable economy. A first digital session was organized today, with the participation of Marc Hervás, Sustainable Development Coordinator of MB92, world leader in the refit, repair and maintenance of super-yachts, committed to sustainable development and Laurent Pérignon, yachting and new technologies consultant. A second session is scheduled for January 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. with the participation of Paris Baloumis, Marketing Director of the Oceanco shipyard, whose ambition is to create and support the most advanced and most advanced motor yachts and sailing yachts. inspiring to the world.
Innovation throughout the life cycle of a yacht in the spotlightµ
To encourage the energy transition of yachting, this networking event represents an opportunity for shipowners and all players in the sector to discover the techniques likely to respond to and encourage new collaborations, particularly in the circular economy. An ambition that is all the more necessary as the industry is a considerable economic windfall, 8 billion euros today against 13 billion in 2030 (Source: Grand view research).
The entire life cycle of the yacht is thus simplified: from Research and Development to its use, maintenance and financing. New propulsion solutions or choices of materials that are more respectful of the environment, the optimization of energy consumption, water management, connectivity and safety are examples of topics that will be discussed.
A unique selection process to encourage synergies
The objective of this meeting is multiple. Naval architects, shipowners, captains and shipyards could learn, exchange and meet with investors, start-ups, scale-ups and innovative companies.
The selected ones are referenced in an e-catalog which presents the new solutions applicable to yachts. The whole process ultimately aims to reward with a Smart Innovative Yacht Award, the smartest and most eco-responsible solution, in 3 categories (start-ups, scale-ups and companies).
These prizes will be continued after the event concludes on Friday, March 24.
The original selection process to compete in the Smart & Innovative Yacht Awards includes:
JURY (from February 20 to March 6)
Individual interviews with a jury made up of industrialists, yachting professionals and investors.
CONSENSUS MEETING (March 17)
The jury has selected the winners of the Smart Innovative Yacht Awards, presented on March 24, 2023.
MONACO SMART YACHT RENDEZVOUS (March 23-24) with networking sessions in the form of workshops, presentations and an exhibition area
Registration and information: www.monacosmartyacht.com