A partnership with the world's leading equipment trade show
The 14th edition of the Yacht Racing Forum will be held in Amsterdam from November 20 to 22, in parallel with the Metstrade show, the world's leading nautical equipment trade fair.
The event is an essential platform for regatta industry professionals, offering the opportunity to discuss the latest trends, explore cutting-edge innovations, develop their professional network and forge new partnerships.
The Metstrade show should also benefit from this synergy: hosting some 20,000 attendees and showcasing the products of almost 1,500 exhibitors, the marine industry show is looking forward to the addition of the Yacht Racing Forum next year. According to the organizers, this collaboration will enable Metstrade to consolidate its role as a versatile platform meeting the varied needs of a wide audience in the marine sector.
Three days of exchanges and networking
The attractive program of the 2024 edition will include individual presentations, panel discussions and numerous networking opportunities. Participants will have access to valuable information from world-renowned experts, as well as the opportunity to exchange best practices and forge strategic links on an international scale.
Bernard Schopfer, the event's organizer and former communications director for Alinghi and then Ericsson in the Volvo Ocean Race, expressed his satisfaction with the organization of the Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam in collaboration with Metstrade:
" We are delighted to be organizing the Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam in conjunction with Metstrade. By partnering with the world's largest marine equipment show, we are continuing to develop this exceptional platform for competitive sailing. This partnership will strengthen participation and considerably reduce the event's carbon footprint. We look forward to welcoming participants from all over the world, and to an inspiring event for all ."
A cosmopolitan panel of speakers
While the full program has yet to be announced, we already know that a number of industry players will be present. These include :
- Terry Hutchinson, director of the American Magic syndicate
- Julia Castro, social media expert and professional kitesurfer
- P?nar Coskuner Genç, chief race officer for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
- Gianguido Girotti, Chief Operating Officer, Groupe Beneteau
- Francesca Clapcich, skipper of Ocean Fifty
- Phil Sharp, IMOCA skipper
- Imogen Dinham-Price, IMOCA Class Sustainability Manager
- David Graham CEO, World Sailing
- Damian Foxall, Irish skipper
- Benoit Lebizay General Manager Gunboat
- Christian Dumard, meteorologist
