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
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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:
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. |