Yacht Racing Forum 2024 – Beyond Sailing: An In-Depth Exploration of Innovation, Leadership, and the Future
by Yacht Racing Forum 24 Sep 07:11 PDT
20-22 November 2024
Alinghi Red Bull Racing © Samo Vidic / Alinghi Red Bull Racing
The Yacht Racing Forum, the leading B2B event for the sailing and yacht racing sector, aims to broaden its scope by exploring topics outside of competitive sailing.
The Forum will gather top-tier experts, visionary designers, state-of-the-art engineers, and thought leaders to discuss the latest technological advancements, societal shifts, and innovative strategies for enhancing events, teams, or products.
Key Features of the 2024 Yacht Racing Forum:
Artificial Intelligence: Learn how AI is transforming yacht design, event organization, weather predictions, and routing, both on land and water.
Hear from senior management and participants about prominent events and classes in the sport: America’s Cup, Olympic Games, Vendée Globe, Ultime events, IMOCA, and more.
Electric Power: Delve into the newest propulsion system advancements and examine the risks and opportunities concerning Lithium batteries in racing yachts.
Sustainability and Inclusivity: Participate in discussions on how the sailing industry is tackling environmental issues and promoting a more inclusive and diverse community, independent of gender, background, or expertise.
Recent trends in marketing and communication: Discover effective ways to enhance sponsor engagement and ROI while exploring the latest trends, savvy social media tactics, and tools available to race organizers that can increase participation and improve outcomes for partners.
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Meet Some of Our Speakers
Forty speakers have already confirmed their attendance at the Yacht Racing Forum. They are influential figures in competitive sailing, leaders in the global sport, organizers of the most esteemed regattas, and the innovators of the technologies shaping today’s and tomorrow’s sport. A complete list of speakers is available online.
An Engaging Social Program
One of the key goals of the Yacht Racing Forum—beyond the business opportunities it presents—is to provide a venue for participants to enjoy and network.
Wednesday 20 November, 6:30 pm: Welcome drinks reception sponsored by World Sailing & METSTRADE.
Thursday 21 November, 7:00 pm: Evening gathering at Strand Zuid, organized by the Yacht Racing Forum with generous support from GAC Pindar.
Friday 22 November, 1:00 pm: Farewell lunch and networking session.
Delegates at the Yacht Racing Forum will have numerous networking opportunities, including during coffee and lunch breaks.
Learn more about commercial opportunities here.
For additional details and registration, please visit www.yachtracingforum.com
