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Opening conference

Wednesday, 24 September 2025
10:30 - 11:30


As part of the Monaco Yacht Summit, the Opening Conference marks the official launch of the 34th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). 

It will focus on sustainability in yachting, with an emphasis on tangible progress and commitments that are shaping a more responsible future for the industry.

Renowned experts will share their vision, insights, and solutions to the major challenges ahead, helping to define the path toward more sustainable and innovative yachting.

MYS 2025 Opening Conference
- Wednesday, 24 September 2025 (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
- Free access (upon presentation of a valid MYS pass)
- Location: Virage Louis Chiron – MYS Conference Hall, presented in partnership with Isoclima

Monaco Yacht Summit
The Monaco Yacht Summit is a dedicated forum for dialogue among key players in the yachting ecosystem.
It brings together experts, engineers, designers, shipowners, buyers, and their representatives for panel discussions and themed conferences, offering insights into market trends and helping anticipate its evolution.

Designed as a space for collective reflection, the event sheds light on the challenges reshaping the yachting industry — from technological innovation to environmental transition or investment strategy related to yacht acquisition. Its structured programme encourages open exchanges between professionals and visitors, aligning with client expectations and the realities of the industry.



The topics

Through keynotes and table discussions, the Monaco Yacht Summit will showcase how yachting embraces sustainability—from onboard energy storage and AI-driven efficiency to eco-conscious charter experiences. Conference moderated by Justin Ratcliffe, journalist and superyacht expert.

MYS sustainability initiatives
An introduction to the Monaco Yacht Show’s commitment to environmental responsibility through the Blue Wake programme. This keynote will set the tone by outlining the show’s ongoing efforts to support environmentally sustainable innovation in the yachting industry.

Speaker: Gaëlle Tallarida, Managing Director, Monaco Yacht Show.


Energy storage on board
One of today’s biggest challenges in the industry. Evolution of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and how they fit into hybrid systems and also methanol/hydrogen energy storage systems (HESS).

Speakers:
- Lorenzo Savini, Sales engineer, Siemens Energy
- Iacopo Senarega, R&D Project Manager, Benetti


How AI and digital tools drive efficiency and reduce fuel consumption
How AI and digitalisation can significantly lower fuel usage, enhance onboard efficiency, and help meet sustainability targets—without compromising on performance or comfort.

Speaker: Christian Paolini, Managing Director, Team Italia Marine (Rolls-Royce/MTU)


Rethinking charter: sustainability as a shared experience
How sustainable chartering works in practice, covering waste reduction, eco-friendly products, local sourcing, fuel efficiency, client education, and strategies like carbon offsetting to make charters environmentally responsible.

Speakers:
• Burgess: Georgina Menheneott, Head of Sustainability
• Y.CO: Solenn De Braux, Yacht Charter agent (member of Y.CO’s sustainable committee)
• Water Revolution Foundation: Robert van Tol, Executive Director




The MYS Conference Hall is presented in partnership with

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