The countdown has begun for one of the most anticipated gatherings in the marine innovation calendar: the Advanced Yachting Technology Conference, taking place during the prestigious Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (#MEBC2025) at the Yacht Club de Monaco.
This year’s agenda promises a high-impact dialogue at the intersection of maritime technology, sustainability, cybersecurity, and AI-powered innovation—featuring global thought leaders and pioneers from both the yachting and automotive industries.
🔍 Key Themes & Expert Panels
✅ Efficiency at Sea: Cutting Costs and Emissions Through Technology
With decarbonization at the forefront of the industry’s future, this session explores how engineering and performance tools are unlocking new levels of energy efficiency at sea.
Speakers include:
- Riccardo Repetto
- Matt Venner
- Alex Caizergues
- Arthur Bohr
- Jean-Jacques Boude
✅ The Digital Crossover: AI Innovations Driving Maritime and Automotive Transformation
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping vessel autonomy, predictive maintenance, and design. Experts from both land and sea reveal how cross-industry integration is accelerating innovation.
Speakers include:
- Prof. Sergio M. Savaresi
- Jevon Philip Chan, PhD
- Filippo Belcecchi
- Kevin Daffey, FREng, FIMarEST
✅ Cybersecurity in Maritime: Enhancing Transparency and Security in Shipping
As yachts and commercial vessels become increasingly connected, cyber threats pose a real and growing risk. This panel will dissect emerging challenges and the evolving regulatory landscape.
Speakers include:
- Andrzej Gab
- Luca Carrà
- Karlo Džafić
- Tom Walters
📍 Hosted at the Iconic Yacht Club de Monaco
In keeping with Monaco’s leadership in sustainable yachting, the conference reflects the principles of the SEA Index, supports the Superyacht Eco Association, and engages leaders from major industry players such as SBM Offshore, UBS, Monaco Marine, Azimut|Benetti Group, EODev, and the Ferretti Group.
The #MEBC2025 conference is not just a think tank—it’s a platform for real-world action in one of the most critical transitional periods for the global marine sector.
💻 Join the Conversation
The full conference programme and pre-registration are now live:
🔗 Register Here
🗓️ Date: July 3, 2025
📍 Venue: Yacht Club de Monaco
Stay ahead of the curve, join the debate, and be part of yachting’s technological transformation.
