The Yacht Racing Forum will commence on Wednesday, November 20, at 1:30 pm and will wrap up on Friday, November 22, at 2:00 pm after a concluding networking lunch, enabling attendees to return home for the weekend.
Certain sessions of broad interest will occur in plenary format, while the audience will be divided into two groups on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday afternoon, featuring the Design & Technology Symposium on one path and the Business & Marketing Conference on another.
Shirley Robertson is set to lead the Yacht Racing Forum, while Matthew Sheahan will oversee the Design & Technology Symposium.
On Thursday morning, all attendees are invited to take part in a guided tour of METSTRADE, focusing particularly on the Foiling Pavilion, North Sails, and the French Pavilion, with notable guests and surprises.
Three prominent individuals will deliver keynote speeches:
Wednesday at 1:30 pm: Marit Bouwmeester, the most decorated female sailor in Olympic history.
Thursday at 1:30 pm: David Graham, CEO of World Sailing.
Friday at 9:00 am: Gianguido Girotti, Deputy CEO of Groupe Beneteau.
Social activities, drink receptions, and events will also be available:
All coffee and lunch breaks will be communal.
On Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm, YRF attendees are invited to a welcome drinks reception hosted by World Sailing and METSTRADE.
The reception on Thursday evening will be held at Strandzuid, an enchanting hidden gem just 200 meters away from the conference venue.
Lastly, delegates are welcome to a farewell lunch on Friday at noon.