Time (GMT)

Virtual event, live streamed

10:30 – 10:45

OPENING SESSION

Moderated by Catherine FRIDERES, Senior Project Manager, BlueInvest

Welcome remarks by Claus SCHULTZE, Policy Officer, Maritime Innovation, Marine Knowledge and Investment, DG MARE, European Commission

10:45 – 11:00

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW: MARKET DEVELOPMENTS, KEY TRENDS AND FORECAST

Presentation by the European Boating Industry.  Industry overview and forecast of key trends to look forward to.

-  Philip EASTHILL, Secretary General, European Boating Industry

11:00 – 12:00

PANEL DISCUSSION ON GREEN NAUTICAL TECHNOLOGIES: THE CURRENT INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT LANDSCAPE

Moderated panel format, with Q&A. This session should provide attending investors and funds with insights on market developments and opportunities, recent innovation trends and the existing funding gap for the sustainable boating industry.

Speakers:

-  Claus SCHULTZE, Policy Officer, Maritime Innovation, Marine Knowledge and Investment, DG MARE, European Commission

-  Anne-Marie BOUWERAERTS, Vice President, European Boating Industry

-  Laurent PROBST, Partner and Lead for Innovation, PwC

-  Gabriella RICHARDSON, Founder, Yachting Ventures

-  Frank SCHWEIKERT, Founder and Director, German Ocean Foundation

12:00 – 13:00

PITCH SESSION

Up to 5 high potential companies and projects offering sustainable solutions for the boating industry shall be invited to pitch to an audience of investors, venture mentors and coaches.

JURY PANEL:

• Javier LLOMPART, Founder of Blue Ocean leading drivers (BOld)
• Miguel Ángel LOPEZ TRUJILLO, Lean Sales Associate, Former COO of EBAN.
• Gabriella RICHARDSON, Founder, Yachting Ventures

PITCHING COMPANIES:

-  BluEnergy (Italy) develops H2Boat Energy Pack, a system of storage of energy produced from renewable sources for sailing & leisure boat

-  Kara Technology (France) develops a connected boat management system, EVA, to help boat builders cut operational costs and develop new marketable services.

-  La Bella Verde (Spain) charters solar electric catamarans and expanded to construction & sales of new vessels and Refits, including the world’s first 100% recyclable composite boat in serial production.

-  Remigo (Slovenia), develops Remigo1, the first user-friendly, compact, powerful and stylish small electric outboard motor.

-  Seasy (Austria), operates an online booking platform which connects sailors with marinas and facilitates the daily lives of sailors, marinas and yachting ports.

13:00

1:1 MATCHMAKING

Attendees to the workshop participate in 1:1 meetings. Those at the event are encouraged to visit the exhibition.